The influence of TikTok trends and a greenhouse in a parking lot

In Canada, the collaboration between SCRE3NS and Horizon Screening Installations provides advanced screen systems that ensure efficient light regulation. Similarly, the labor shortage in tomato harvesting is being tackled through robotics, with MetoMotion's automated solutions to increase efficiency.

In Sweden, Agtira's innovative approach to "local produce" has led to the development of a greenhouse located right next to the retail store, reducing transportation time and carbon footprint. The energy landscape in the UK for commercial greenhouses is evolving as energy pricing and procurement strategies continue to shift, with experts like Ben Ablewhite offering insights into addressing these changes.

The rise of TikTok trends is also influencing global cucumber markets, driving both demand and price fluctuations in countries like the Netherlands and Iceland. Additionally, there are new breakthroughs in agricultural research, such as managing diseases like Neopestalotiopsis and the launch of new breeding facilities.

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