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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.

Heating accounts for over 30% of operational expenses in greenhouses located in colder climates, making heat loss a critical concern.

How To Heat A Greenhouse Efficiently?

Heating accounts for over 30% of operational expenses in greenhouses located in colder climates, making heat loss a critical concern.

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2024 marked a challenging year for CEA & commercial horticulture sectors, resetting expectations and reverting to earlier industry norms.

Lessons for the Horticulture & Controlled Environment Agriculture Industry

2024 marked a challenging year for CEA & commercial horticulture sectors, resetting expectations and reverting to earlier industry norms.

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CEA Advisors LLC and Lab Associates have launched mobile tissue culture (TC) labs housed in 40' or 53' Growtainers®.

CEA Advisors & Lab Associates Announce Mobile Growtainer® Tissue Culture Labs

CEA Advisors LLC and Lab Associates have launched mobile tissue culture (TC) labs housed in 40' or 53' Growtainers®.

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Ecoation Partners with Mucci Farms to Advance Greenhouse Technology

Ecoation Partners with Mucci Farms to Advance Greenhouse Technology

Ecoation formed a strategic partnership with Mucci Farms to deploy Ecoation’s IPM & yield forecasting platform across all Mucci facilities.

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Fermata, a leader in AI-driven agricultural solutions, secured $10 million in Series A funding from Raw Ventures.

Fermata Secures $10M Series A Funding

Fermata, a leader in AI-driven agricultural solutions, secured $10 million in Series A funding from Raw Ventures.

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Rooted Robotics has developed tools for microgreen and baby green production, targeting labor-intensive processes.

Rooted Robotics Brings Automation to Indoor Farming

Rooted Robotics has developed tools for microgreen and baby green production, targeting labor-intensive processes.

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5 Greenhouse Companies in 2024

5 Greenhouse Companies in 2024

Greenhouse Companies are driving sustainability through advanced automation and water-saving technologies.

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Vertical Farming Companies focused on expanding global operations and diversifying crops, with a shift towards high-value produce.

5 Vertical Farming Companies in 2024: Key Developments

Vertical Farming Companies focused on expanding global operations and diversifying crops, with a shift towards high-value produce.

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Quality Horticulture Ltd. expands operations into the United States with a new facility in Ontario, California.

Quality Horticulture Expands Distribution Platform into the US

Quality Horticulture Ltd. expands operations into the United States with a new facility in Ontario, California.

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Empire State Greenhouses & Intelligent Growth Solutions to construct a 385,000 sqft, carbon-negative “GigaFarm” in Cobleskill, New York.

Intelligent Growth Solutions & Empire State Greenhouses Announce Carbon-Negative “GigaFarm” in New York

Empire State Greenhouses & Intelligent Growth Solutions to construct a 385,000 sqft, carbon-negative “GigaFarm” in Cobleskill, New York.

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