Posts tagged with "cannabis cultivation"
High-Tech Greenhouses Offer a Sustainable Solution for Cannabis Growers
Jesús Burrola takes a hands-off approach to farming, but that doesn’t mean he’s disengaged. As chief executive officer for Posibl, he’s leveraging state-of-the-art automation technology to bring smart greenhouses to a nationwide audience. Posibl’s pesticide-free, climate-controlled greenhouses use less water per pound than...
EXCLUSIVE: Cannabis Co. That Sued DEA Awarded a Memorandum Of Agreement to Obtain a Vertically Integrated License
After seven long years, a Memorandum Of Agreement with the intent to issue a Schedule One cultivation registration (referred to by individual states as a vertical license) that is contingent upon further compliance was finally issued to a cannabis manufacturing company that sued the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to obtain it. MMJ...
Nearly 10% Of Canadian Cannabis Consumers Engage In Home Cultivation
Cultivating your own cannabis can provide many benefits, with one of the most obvious being cost savings. If someone is knowledgeable and able, they can cultivate their own cannabis for a fraction of what it costs to purchase cannabis from retail outlets. Another major benefit is controlling what goes into your cannabis. After all,...
Competing for Customers is the Next Evolution of Cannabis
Since 2021, there has been a 22% increase in global sales of cannabis, with some forecasting the U.S. market to reach $40 billion by 2030. As the market expands key forces are at play. Firstly, large companies often referred to as MSOs (multi-state operators), are outpacing the industry trends via mergers and acquisitions. For...
Cannabis policy changes in Africa are welcome. But small producers are the losers
Cannabis is a drug crop with a long history in Africa. Alongside coca and opium poppy, it has been subjected to international control for nearly a century. The International Opium Convention of 1925 institutionalised the international control system and extended the scope of control to cannabis. In 1961 a new international convention...
New Zealand Approves Sale of Domestic Cannabis Products
The island nation of New Zealand has relied on exports to treat medical cannabis patients so far. Allowing the dispensation of domestically cultivated cannabis will help the nascent industry grow and lower overall costs. Last week, New Zealand officials approved the beginning of the domestically sourced medical cannabis market. The...
Estonia Now Allowing Farmers to Grow Hemp With Higher THC
A regulatory amendment is now being drawn up by the Estonian Ministry of Social Affairs to allow hemp with higher THC limits to be cultivated in the country. In a major advance for the European hemp industry, Estonian regulators are planning to allow hemp farmers to grow crops with a THC level higher than the current 0.2%. By 2023,...
Hollywood Undead Resumes Touring Amid New Grow Op
Nu-metal group Hollywood Undead is back on tour and grateful to put the restrictions of the pandemic behind them. While touring was on hiatus the band was busy crafting their new album Hotel Kalifornia, which debuted August 12. Two of Hollywood Undead’s founding members have also been immersed in another, less musical, venture....
LED-ing the Way to Sustainable Farming
Growing anything sustainably is a challenge. Outdoor farms are more energy-efficient but susceptible to climate instability, theft, and pests. Indoor and greenhouse facilities use more power but produce consistent yields year-round. Cannabis cultivators tend to prefer indoor farming. It’s easier to control the environment and create a...
A Nutshell Customer Story: MERCHtender
The U.S. cannabis industry is projected to be worth $100 billion USD by 2030, and MERCHtender is dedicated to helping smaller cannabis brands get their piece of the pie. At a time in our nation’s history when we could very well see the federal legalization of marijuana happen within the next couple of...
Lowering Your Carbon Footprint Through Efficient Use of Space
Cannabis cultivated indoors has a larger carbon footprint than cannabis grown under the sun. That is no secret. However, that is not to say cannabis should only be cultivated outdoors. Some jurisdictions prohibit outdoor cultivation for security reasons and in certain regions of the world cultivating quality cannabis outdoors is...
Efficiency And Sustainability Through Automation With AI Grow
Cultivating cannabis can be a challenge. In addition to being a fairly resource-intensive process, the plant itself is quite sensitive to its environment. With operators facing slim margins in many markets, it’s imperative to be as efficient as possible. Enter AI Grow. A technology company providing automation and data analytics...
Sustainable Cultivation Should be Imperative
Photo: iStockphoto.com/Valengilda How much more can society, and our planet, withstand? Climate scientists and an increasing number of political and business leaders believe time is of the essence. At Regennabis, with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the core of our multi-platformed service offering, we...
Using Data to Find Solutions to the Unsustainable
The legal cannabis industry in the United States uses a lot of energy. The data is eye-opening. According to the Denver-based National Conference of State Legislatures (NACL), indoor cannabis cultivation makes up at least 1% of national electricity use. In California, data show that figure is closer to 3%. To put it in other terms,...
Utilizing Environmental Control To Maximize Yield and Consistency
Cannabis is not easy to cultivate. The phytocannabinoid and terpene profile of each plant, as well as how much of each compound the plant develops, is dependent on the stress response of the plant, which hinges on its growing environment. Atmospheric variability (changes to temperature, light, humidity, and more) can drastically...
Want Your Cannabis Op To Be More Sustainable? Insider Hacks
Cannabis has the potential to save the world. It takes pollutants out of the soil as it grows. When harvested, it can serve as fuel, food, or fiber. From hemp textiles to biofuels to building materials to medicine, its versatility is virtually unmatched in the natural world. Yet, despite its wonderful properties, the legal industry...
Unpredictable Weather and Automation Technology are Pushing Agriculture Indoors
By 2050, there will be nine billion people on planet earth. That’s two billion more mouths to feed than today. In an increasingly unstable environment thanks to climate change, how will farmers pivot to meet the needs of the global population? To improve yield, make better use of limited resources, and mitigate the risks posed by...
2022 New Jersey CannaTech Expo Starts Today
Are you ready for the 2022 New Jersey CannaTech Expo? As the Tri-State area continues to evolve in the cannabis business, there's so much to learn. Discover more about cannabis, hemp, and evolving regulations when you join thousands of industry professionals to learn about this profitable and expanding market. Over 40,000 Square...