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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.

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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GreenLife partnered with Swiss firm CleanGreens to launch Kuwait’s first aeroponic farm, adapting high-tech European systems to local desert conditions.

GreenLife and CleanGreens Bring Aeroponics to Kuwait’s Desert

GreenLife partnered with Swiss firm CleanGreens to launch Kuwait’s first aeroponic farm, adapting high-tech European systems to local desert conditions.

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Nature’s Miracle Holding Inc. announced that it has placed a pre-order for 1,000 FX Super One MPVs worth 100 million dollars.

Nature’s Miracle Places Pre-Order for 1,000 Faraday FX Super One MPVs

Nature's Miracle will purchase five EV trucks from ZO Motors North America, LLC, with delivery expected by Q2 2025.

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Kuwait Financial Centre “Markaz” is sponsoring a vertical farming initiative at The English School (TES) as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy.

Markaz Partners with The English School to Launch Vertical Farming Education Initiative

Kuwait Financial Centre “Markaz” is sponsoring a vertical farming initiative at The English School (TES) as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy.

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One solution to this problem is using refurbished, decommissioned shipping containers as the primary structure for indoor farms.

Shipping Container Farms: A Scalable Solution for Agriculture?

One solution to this problem is using refurbished, decommissioned shipping containers as the primary structure for indoor farms.

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Biobest has acquired key technology and personnel of its external technology partner Ecoation Innovative Solutions Inc. (Ecoation).

Biobest Acquires Ecoation Technology to Expand IPM Automation Portfolio

Key Takeaway Biobest acquires Crop-Scanner™ and OKO 2 IPM tools from Ecoation Innovative Solutions Inc. Expert staff involved in product development will also join Biobest's team Technology integration enhances Biobest’s […]

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The insect farming market is gaining traction as a sustainable and innovative solution for the world's growing protein needs.

Insect Farming’s Role in Food Production

The insect farming market is gaining traction as a sustainable and innovative solution for the world's growing protein needs.

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Climate change, including extreme droughts and heatwaves, is driving interest in hydroponic fodder as an alternative livestock feed.

Is Hydroponic Fodder Farming the Future of Livestock Feed?

Climate change, including extreme droughts and heatwaves, is driving interest in hydroponic fodder as an alternative livestock feed.

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Greenhouse farming continues to grow, supported by regional subsidies, technological innovation, and expanding commercial demand.

Greenhouse Farming: A Shift in the Industry

Greenhouse farming continues to grow, supported by regional subsidies, technological innovation, and expanding commercial demand.

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Plense Technologies, a Netherlands-based agtech startup focused on ultrasound sensing for crop cultivation, has announced that it will no longer continue its operations.

Plense Technologies to Wind Down Operations After Two-Year Development Journey

Plense Technologies, a Netherlands-based agtech startup focused on ultrasound sensing for crop cultivation, has announced that it will no longer continue its operations.

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