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Growers can save up to 50 percent energy compared to traditional heating and venting

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The world of refrigerants is changing rapidly, as pressure increases on products with high GWP (Global Warming Potential), and according to Bimco Holland, it is only a matter of time before these refrigerants are completely phased out. Therefore, the company presents its new dehumidification unit, Bimco-4Eco, for which a patent has already been filed.

“It’s a compact and easy-to-install unit, designed with upcoming regulations in mind,” says sales manager Joost de Goeij. “With a GWP of 4.5 and R290 natural refrigerant, the 4Eco is completely future proof.” 4Eco is the successor to the Bimco-4E, a line of dehumidifiers designed to help growers save energy and maintain stable relative humidity inside the greenhouse.

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From Bimco-4E to Bimco-4Eco: Future Proof in R290
While the previous Bimco-4E operated with R407C refrigerant, the new Bimco-4Eco switches to R290 or propane. This change brings several great advantages, explains Joost. “With only 4.5 GWP, 4Eco has a much lower environmental impact than traditional synthetic refrigerants.”

Another important advantage is that the unit does not require a mandatory F-gas inspection every year. “Because we use R290 and only use a small amount of refrigerant, the annual emissions check required by law is not required, which saves manufacturers money and administrative hassles.”

Practical benefits in the greenhouse
Bimco-4Eco was developed with everyday greenhouse practice in mind, says the young company that focuses on sustainable technology for protected horticulture. For best performance, growers are advised to install multiple units per section to improve air distribution. “Having multiple compact units rather than one big central machine makes the greenhouse climate much more uniform. This helps avoid damp corners and cold spots.”

The unit operates at a low sound level of 63dB and produces a smoother airflow, so it does not create over-dried zones around the machine. “The air flow is designed for a smooth and horizontal release, preventing the immediate environment from drying out and maintaining a more even climate.”

Weighing approximately 140 kilograms, the compact unit is relatively light and easy to position using standard greenhouse logistics. It can be installed well between gutters, passages or above a technical room. “No cranes or major structural changes are required for installation.”

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Climate control, energy saving and crop yield improvement
Like previous models, the Bimco-4Eco is designed to save energy, allow growers to keep vents and screens closed for longer periods of time, manage condensation and high RH, limit the risk of fungal and bacterial diseases and create a more homogeneous climate, which results in more uniform crops and higher yields. “By treating humidity internally instead of relying on cold outside air, growers can save up to 50 percent energy compared to conventional heating and ventilation, especially when combined with good screen management,” says Joost.

It is possible to apply for EG subsidy in the unit.

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The compact units are easily placed on top of the crop

For more information:
Joost de Goeij
Bimco Holland
06-42204984
(email protected)
www.bimcoholland.nl

Nico van der Houwen
Hort-R / Hortipar
+31624172073
(email protected)

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Tilray Medical announces commercial launch of medical cannabis in Panama

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Tilray Medical has announced the launch of its first medical cannabis product in Panama, part of the company’s continued global expansion and commitment to improving patient access to pharmaceutical grade cannabinoids worldwide.

Following the successful shipment of Tilray Oral Solution CBD100 from Tilray Medical’s EU-GMP certified production facilities in Portugal through a joint venture with Solana Life Group S. de RL, the Product is to be distributed through Farmacias Arrocha, one of the leading pharmaceutical chains in Panama, where patients will be able to access Tilray Oral Solution CBD with medical prescription100. This is expected to provide patients and healthcare professionals with access to regulated medical cannabis of pharmaceutical quality through established healthcare channels.

Rajnish Ohri, International President, Tilray Brands, said: “At Tilray Medical, we believe that every patient deserves access to safe, consistent, pharmaceutical-grade cannabis products. The launch in Panama reflects our broader vision to expand access to cannabinoid-based medicines around the world. We want pharmacists and patients to help shape the future of responsible access, advance medical education and provide high-quality treatment options that improve lives.”

The launch supports the Panamanian medical cannabis framework established by Law 242 of 2021 and follows important regulatory advances made by the Ministry of Health, including No. 0406 of May 12, 2026. The decision, which established the main conditions for the admission of patients. The Ministry also recently introduced the System for the Identification of Medical Cannabis Users and Authorized Caregivers (SIUCMAA), creating a structured way to authorize medical practitioners and register patients.

Manufactured in Portugal under strict European Union Good Manufacturing Practice (EU-GMP) standards, Tilray Oral Solution CBD100 is intended for use in patients with qualified medical conditions permitted under Panamanian law, where permitted. The products reflect Tilray Medical’s longstanding commitment to pharmaceutical quality, product consistency, patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Tilray Medical’s advanced cultivation and manufacturing facilities in Portugal serve as a strategic global export hub, supplying EU-GMP certified medical cannabis products to regulated markets worldwide. The platform enables Tilray Medical to effectively support growing international demand while maintaining the highest pharmaceutical manufacturing standards across its global operations.

For more information:
Tilray
www.tilray.com

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Medical Marijuana Is ‘Effective’ In Providing Relief To Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome, Study Shows

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People with restless leg syndrome (RLS) may find “significant” long-term relief with cannabis treatment, according to a new study.

While dopamine agonists have traditionally been the “first-line treatment” for RLS, recent studies indicate that gabapentinoids are now being recommended, the researchers said. Because cannabinoids, like gabapentinoids, inhibit a certain type of amino acid associated with the disorder, scientists decided to test their therapeutic effectiveness.

The open-label exploratory study, conducted by European researchers at the University of Madrid and published in the Journal of Neurology, found that a cannabis product containing 2.7 mg of THC and 2.5 mg of CBD was “effective in reducing RLS severity” among patients with multiple sclerosis and “associated idiopathic RLS.”

“Improvements were observed after 1 to 3 months of treatment and were maintained after 1 year among patients who continued therapy,” the study of 18 patients with RLS showed. For those who remained in treatment after a year, 67 percent “continued to show sustained improvement.”

The the findings it may not be surprising that cannabis in particular is known to reduce the severity of muscle spasms and related conditions, but its effectiveness for RLS is remarkable given that no state specifically lists it as a condition for medical cannabis.

Of course, RLS can be a symptom of other general disorders like multiple sclerosis, and some states give doctors more latitude to make recommendations for medical marijuana for any condition they see fit.

In any case, research outside of Spain could be based on research into alternative treatment options that could replace dopamine agonists in the treatment of restless legs syndrome.

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Wyoming AG keeps cannabis on Schedule I, rejects federal reclassification

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Wyoming Attorney General Keith Kautz announced on July 7 that he would keep all marijuana products in Schedule I of Wyoming’s Controlled Substances Act, refusing to align the state’s cannabis policy with the federal reorganization order issued earlier this year.

Kautz, who also serves as Wyoming’s drug and substance abuse commissioner, held a public hearing on June 18 after filing an objection to aligning the state’s cannabis schedule with a federal amendment on May 27. State law requires the commissioner to give interested parties an opportunity to be heard after that objection, but only nine people responded. Four email comments supported leaving cannabis as a Schedule I drug, four as Schedule III. It was approved for use and one person attended the hearing to request that cannabis remain in Schedule I.

His decision follows an April 2026 order signed by U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche that bans state-licensed medical cannabis, FDA-approved cannabis products, cannabis extracts and naturally derived delta-9 THC III.

Kautz’s office says: “After consideration of all stakeholder comments, the commissioner has determined that all marijuana products, including marijuana subject to the state’s medical marijuana license, will remain in Schedule I of the Wyoming Controlled Substances Act.”

His announcement adds, “The decision to reschedule medical marijuana and marijuana products is an important policy decision that is best left to the Wyoming Legislature and should not be made through administrative rule.”

Wyoming remains one of eight states without a medical cannabis program. A December 2020 poll by the University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Center for Polling and Analysis found that 85 percent of state residents support legalizing medical cannabis, despite a failed 2024 ballot initiative effort. Possession of three ounces or less carries up to 12 months in prison under current state law, and selling any amount is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Kautz says his office will “properly schedule products approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration once that agency has approved the product,” pointing to the Schedules II and III listings of Cesamet and Dronabinol as evidence that the state complies with federal cannabinoid drug law.










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