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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.

Ontario Plants, a leading producer of young plants for greenhouse growers, has launched a new brand and visual identity.

Ontario Plants Unveils New Brand and Expands Operations with State-of-the-Art Greenhouse

Ontario Plants, a leading producer of young plants for greenhouse growers, has launched a new brand and visual identity.

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Fischer Farms appoints Chris Kirke, with over 26 years of FMCG experience, as its new CEO to lead day-to-day operations and strategic growth.

Fischer Farms Appoints Chris Kirke as CEO to Drive Growth

Fischer Farms appoints Chris Kirke, with over 26 years of FMCG experience, as its new CEO to lead day-to-day operations and strategic growth.

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GyroPlant, known for its innovations in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), has announced an official partnership with Dole plc.

GyroPlant Partners with Dole plc to Advance Hybrid and Indoor Farming

GyroPlant, known for its innovations in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), has announced an official partnership with Dole plc.

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Idealist Capital, Sanimax, and Fondaction invested $58M in Entosystem to expand production capacity and build a second commercial plant.

Entosystem Bags $58M To Accelerate Growth

Idealist Capital, Sanimax, and Fondaction have invested $58 million in Entosystem to expand production capacity and build a second commercial plant.

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La Zone Agtech, in partnership with Laval University and presented by IGA/Sobeys, has launched Propulserre, a training program for CEA.

Propulserre: A Program to Boost CEA in Quebec

La Zone Agtech, in partnership with Laval University and presented by IGA/Sobeys, has launched Propulserre, a training program for producers in controlled environment agriculture.

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Sharjah Sustainable City’s ‘Discover Your UrbanFarm’ initiative is recognized for its contribution to promoting sustainable urban living.

Sharjah Sustainable City’s ‘Discover Your UrbanFarm’ Initiative Earns PMI Recognition

Sharjah Sustainable City’s ‘Discover Your UrbanFarm’ initiative is recognized for its contribution to promoting sustainable urban living.

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Beneficial insects have been used for pest control since ancient times, with modern applications gaining momentum in the early 20th century.

Beneficial Insects Gain Traction in Controlled Environment Agriculture

Beneficial insects have been used for pest control since ancient times, with modern applications gaining momentum in the early 20th century.

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Vision Greens, a Welland, Ontario-based vertical farm, has raised $18 million in a second capital round to further its expansion.

Vision Greens Raises $18M in Second Capital Round

Vision Greens, a Welland, Ontario-based vertical farm, has raised $18 million in a second capital round to further its expansion.

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Ÿnsect has received the first-ever U.S. approval from the AAFCO to use defatted mealworm proteins in dog nutrition. Ynsect.

Ÿnsect Secures Court Protection

Ynsect has entered court-supervised protection due to financial challenges amid a difficult economic climate.

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Ontario’s updated building code includes stricter wind and snow load regulations for greenhouses, aimed at improving structural safety.

Ontario Building Code Updates: Harnois Greenhouses Already Meets New Requirements

Ontario’s updated building code includes stricter wind and snow load regulations for greenhouses, aimed at improving structural safety.

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