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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.

Quest Climate partners with BFG Supply to enhance indoor gardening and cultivation solutions by providing world-class services.

BFG Unveils New State-of-the-Art Warehouse in Savannah, GA

BFG announced the opening of its new, state-of-the-art warehouse in Savannah, GA, slated to be operational by late fall of 2024.

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Our edition of The Indoor Farmer examined how indoor farming faced challenges during 2022-2023, before experiencing a funding surge recently.

Investment Trends in Indoor Farming: A Tale of Two Periods

In 2022-2023, VC investments in indoor farming declined, but there has been a recent resurgence in funding due to several factors.

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Dubai introduces a game-changing approach to agriculture with its first vertical farm using iFarm Multigreens Technology.

iFarm Begins Construction of High-Tech Vertical Farm in Switzerland

iFarm announces a 28% decrease in the capital expenditure required to start vertical farms using its Leafy Greens technology.

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Yasai is set to be integrated into GreenState AG. The Merger will result in Yasai falling under Greenstate's product line umbrella.

Yasai Successfully Acquired By GreenState

Yasai, an ETH spin-off known for supplying major retailers with herbs from its vertical farm in Niederhasli since 2022, is set to be integrated into Winterthur-based GreenState.

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Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) can potentially reduce water usage significantly compared to conventional farming methods.

Water Savings in Controlled Environment Agriculture

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) can potentially reduce water usage significantly compared to conventional farming methods.

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Urban Growers Collective (UGC) announces a new partnership with Vitable Health to improve access to health and wellness in Chicago.

Urban Growers Collective Partners with Vitable Health to Enhance Community Wellness in Chicago

Urban Growers Collective (UGC) announces a new partnership with Vitable Health to improve access to health and wellness in Chicago.

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Generate Capital and GrowUp announced a significant £38 million investment to address the growing demand for GrowUp’s ready-to-eat salads.

Generate Capital Invests £38 Million in GrowUp to Scale

Generate Capital and GrowUp announced a significant £38 million investment to address the growing demand for GrowUp’s ready-to-eat salads.

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Fluence and Innexo BV are collaborating to improve cannabis cultivation practices by experimenting with a new method.

Fluence & LightSky Farms: A Successful Partnership in Cannabis Cultivation

Fluence has announced the success of its partnership with Michigan-based cannabis grower LightSky Farms.

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NatureSweet, North America's largest vertically integrated controlled environment agricultural company and the leading snacking tomato brand, has released its fifteenth annual Sustainability Report for FY 2023.

NatureSweet Releases Fifteenth Annual Sustainability Report for FY 2023

NatureSweet, North America's largest vertically integrated controlled environment agricultural company and the leading snacking tomato brand, has released its fifteenth annual Sustainability Report for FY 2023.

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KAPPA AgTech has recently introduced Silicone Substrate to improve crop cultivation efficiency and sustainability.

KAPPA AgTech Introduces Silicone Substrate for Diverse Crops

KAPPA AgTech has recently introduced Silicone Substrate to improve crop cultivation efficiency and sustainability.

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