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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.

Zhejiang Smart Agriculture Park uses AI and IoT for fully automated farming, growing 5–7x more pesticide-free vegetables for major retailers.

Zhejiang Smart Agriculture Park Showcases Fully Automated Vegetable Farming

Key Takeaways: A demonstration park in Deqing County, Zhejiang Province, produces vegetables without human labor using AI and IoT technology. Automated systems handle transplanting, transportation, cleaning, and greenhouse management. Crops […]

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Rimaco Greens has developed a fully sealed, pressurized greenhouse system to reduce energy use and improve sustainability.

Rimaco Greens Launches Patent-Pending Pressurized Greenhouse System

Rimaco Greens has developed a fully sealed, pressurized greenhouse system to reduce energy use and improve sustainability.

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CE-Line B.V., based in Emmeloord, was declared bankrupt by the District Court of Midden-Nederland on July 23, 2025

CE-Line Assets Acquired by PB tec

PB tec, part of Atrium Agri, acquires all CE-Line assets following the company’s bankruptcy in July 2025.

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Fairfax City Economic Development (FCED) supports a new sustainable urban farm by Area 2 Farms at 9571 Fairfax Boulevard.

FCED Partners with Area 2 Farms to Launch Urban Farm

Fairfax City Economic Development and Area 2 Farms have partnered to bring a new urban farm to Fairfax City, scheduled to open in 2025.

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The EBZ Group, a leading supplier to the automotive industry specializing in tool and plant engineering, has acquired a majority stake in Organifarms effective 1 July 2025.

Organifarms Secures Majority Investment from EBZ Group

The EBZ Group, a leading supplier to the automotive industry specializing in tool and plant engineering, has acquired a majority stake in Organifarms effective 1 July 2025.

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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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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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