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Controlled Environment Agriculture

Explore the latest in Controlled Environment Agriculture news, with updates on advancements in indoor farming, vertical farming, greenhouse technologies, and climate-controlled systems. This section offers insights for CEA professionals, researchers, and investors, covering trends in automation, energy efficiency, crop yield optimization, and sustainable practices that are transforming the future of food production.

AeroFarms refinances existing debt & secures equity funding to support its Danville, VA facility and support pre-construction for a 2nd farm

AeroFarms Secures New Financing to Support Danville Operations and Expansion Planning

AeroFarms refinances existing debt & secures equity funding to support its Danville, VA facility and support pre-construction for a 2nd farm

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greenhub solutions GmbH has released a new whitepaper titled "I Want to Start a Vertical Farm" to provide practical guidance.

greenhub solutions GmbH Releases Beginner’s Guide to Vertical Farming

greenhub solutions GmbH has released a new whitepaper titled "I Want to Start a Vertical Farm" to provide practical guidance.

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The First CEA Advisors Growtainer® tissue culture lab delivered to Nash Nurseries in Michigan in partnership with Hydrofarm & CM-Fabrication

CEA Advisors Delivers First Tissue Culture Growtainer® Lab to Nash Nurseries

The First CEA Advisors Growtainer® tissue culture lab delivered to Nash Nurseries in Michigan in partnership with Hydrofarm & CM-Fabrication

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Aquaponics: A Sustainable Solution for Efficient Food Production?

Aquaponics: A Sustainable & Efficient Farming Method?

Is Aquaponics a sustainable & efficient farming method? What are the advantages & disadvantages of such a method?

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Hort Americas announces partnership with Belgium-based Hortiplan to bring Mobile Gully Systems (MGS) to North American greenhouses

Hort Americas & Avé Organics Launch OAN 10‑0‑0®: A Sustainable, Plant-Available Organic Nitrogen Fertilizer

Hort Americas and Avé Organics introduce OAN 10‑0‑0®, a liquid organic nitrogen fertilizer now available to U.S. growers

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Village Farms has announced plans to expand its cannabis cultivation operations by converting part of its Delta 2 greenhouse facility.

Village Farms International Approves Cannabis Production Expansion at Delta 2 Greenhouse

Village Farms has announced plans to expand its cannabis cultivation operations by converting part of its Delta 2 greenhouse facility.

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Local Bounti strengthens its financial position through a new convertible note and credit facility amendment.

Local Bounti Corporation Secures $10 Million Through Convertible Note Financing

Key Takeaways: $10 million raised via a convertible note with an existing investor Amendment to credit facility reduces principal by $10 million Convertible note includes a 6.0% annual interest rate […]

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The Edible Garden launches USDA Organic Hydroponic Basil, a sustainable solution reducing waste and using less water.

Edible Garden Launches USDA Certified Organic Hydroponic Basil Plant for Retail

Edible Garden announces a new 6.2-acre facility in Webster City, Iowa, called Edible Garden–Prairie Hills

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Vertical Future has engaged advisors to explore strategic options, including a potential sale, amid insolvency proceedings.

Vertical Future Explores Sale Following Financial Losses and Funding Challenges

Vertical Future has engaged advisors to explore strategic options, including a potential sale, amid insolvency proceedings.

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4AG Robotics secures $40 million CAD in Series B financing to accelerate production and to launch in the US and the Netherlands.

4AG Robotics Raises $40M CAD Series B to Scale Autonomous Mushroom Harvesting

Key Takeaways: 4AG Robotics secures $40 million CAD in Series B financing to accelerate production and global expansion Funding led by Astanor and Cibus Capital, joined by Voyager Capital and […]

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