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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.

Nazca Capital has acquired a majority stake in SanSan, a Spanish company specializing in hydroponic pots for blueberry cultivation.

Nazca Capital Acquires Majority Stake in SanSan to Support Global Expansion

Key Takeaways Nazca Capital has acquired a majority stake in SanSan, a Spanish company specializing in hydroponic pots for blueberry cultivation, through its Nazca Small Cap II Fund. SanSan, which […]

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Earnest Agriculture plans funding round to scale Prairie Power Soybean, expanding trials and nitrogen-saving microbial technology.

Earnest Agriculture Announces Expansion Plans for Prairie Power Soybean

Key Takeaway: Earnest Agriculture plans new funding round to scale Prairie Power Soybean production and distribution Field trials show consistent 6% yield increases across multiple U.S. states in 2023–2024 Company […]

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Explore vertical farming and its benefits in land use and water conservation while reducing pesticide reliance.

Vertical Farming: What is It, Its Current State & Its Future

Explore vertical farming and its benefits in land use and water conservation while reducing pesticide reliance.

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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 Publishes Whitepaper on Data Standardization in CEA

greenhub has released a new 33-page whitepaper titled “Bridging the Data Divide: Building a Common Standard for CEA”, focused on standardizing data measurement and reporting in controlled-environment agriculture (CEA).

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ComEd and EPRI are enhancing local food production and agriculture education in northern Illinois through four high-tech agricultural pods.

ComEd and EPRI Celebrate First-Year Success of Energy-Efficient Ag Pod Program in Illinois

Key Takeaways ComEd and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) marked one year of successful food production from their agriculture pod (ag pod) program, a clean-energy initiative promoting sustainable urban […]

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Explore how container farms for healthcare improve patient nutrition and support community wellness in hospitals. Wellstar Hospital in Georgia operates an onsite container farm called "WellFarm" through a partnership with FarmBox Foods.

Wellstar Health’s WellFarm: A Case Study in Hospital-Based Vertical Farming

Wellstar Hospital in Georgia operates an onsite container farm called "WellFarm" through a partnership with FarmBox Foods.

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KUBO & Amtar Al Khair Agricultural Crops Company signed an agreement to build and operate a high-tech greenhouse zone in Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

KUBO Partners with Amtar Al Khair Agricultural Crops Company to Develop Major Greenhouse Zone in Saudi Arabia

KUBO & Amtar Al Khair Agricultural Crops Company signed an agreement to build and operate a high-tech greenhouse zone in Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

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Eden Green Technology, a Texas-based CEA company, is permanently closing its Cleburne facilities and laying off over 100 employees.

Eden Green Technology Closes Texas Facilities, Laying Off Over 100 Employees

Eden Green Technology, a Texas-based vertical farming company, is permanently closing its Cleburne facilities and laying off over 100 employees.

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Explore the future of Europe indoor farming automation with AI-assisted systems and sustainable solutions for optimal crop yields.

How Automation Is Reshaping Indoor Farming in Europe

Explore the future of Europe indoor farming automation with AI-assisted systems and sustainable solutions for optimal crop yields.

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The Center for Agriculture and Food Systems (CAFS) at Vermont Law and Graduate School has unveiled a new publication, “Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production: A Guide to Local Policy”, designed to help city governments, farmers, and community organizations navigate the complex policy environment surrounding urban food production in the U.S.

Vermont Law and Graduate School Publishes Urban Agriculture Policy Guide

The Center for Agriculture and Food Systems (CAFS) at Vermont Law and Graduate School has unveiled a new publication, “Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production: A Guide to Local Policy”, designed to help city governments, farmers, and community organizations navigate the complex policy environment surrounding urban food production in the U.S.

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