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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.

Gotham Greens has expanded its national presence with a new, technologically advanced hydroponic greenhouse in Texas.

Gotham Greens Names Craig Stevenson as New CEO, Founder Viraj Puri Becomes Executive Chairman

Viraj Puri, Gotham co-founder & served as CEO since 2008, will transition to Executive Chairman while Craig Stevenson takes over as CEO

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Bluelab launched the pH PenPlus, a new handheld pH measurement device featuring a replaceable probe designed for continuity and long-term use

Bluelab Launches pH PenPlus with Replaceable Probe Technology

Bluelab has launched the pH PenPlus, a new handheld pH measurement device featuring a replaceable probe designed for continuity and long-term use in hydroponic growing operations.

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Explore the impact of Entrepreneurship programs using container farms to enhance education and career readiness.

From Seed to Sale: How Entrepreneurship Schools Use Container Farms to Teach Business

Explore the impact of Entrepreneurship programs using container farms to enhance education and career readiness.

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McGill University officially opened a new teaching greenhouse and advanced plant phenotyping facilities at its Macdonald Campus with $23.8 million in provincial and federal funding.

McGill Opens State-of-the-Art Greenhouse and Research Platform at Macdonald Campus

McGill University officially opened a new teaching greenhouse and advanced plant phenotyping facilities at its Macdonald Campus with $23.8 million in provincial and federal funding.

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UNS Farms, part of the UAE-based Speedex Group, has launched a 10,000-square-metre tomato farm in Al Ain

UNS Farms Opens 10,000 sqm Tomato Facility in Al Ain

UNS Farms, part of the UAE-based Speedex Group, has launched a 10,000-square-metre tomato farm in Al Ain

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School container farm grants are one of several funding pathways, alongside district capital budgets and local partnerships.

How Schools Fund Container Farms: Grants, Budgets, and Alternative Funding Models

School container farm grants are one of several funding pathways, alongside district capital budgets and local partnerships.

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AgDevCo made a $15M follow-on investment in Victory Group, an East African aquaculture company that farms Nile tilapia in Kenya and in Rwanda

AgDevCo Invests $15 Million in East African Aquaculture Company Victory Group

AgDevCo made a $15 million follow-on investment in Victory Group, an East African aquaculture company that farms Nile tilapia on Lake Victoria in Kenya and Lake Kivu in Rwanda.

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Newman University launched the Smart Mobile Agriculture Lab, a $1M climate-controlled facility designed as an educational tool.

Newman University Unveils $1M Mobile Agriculture Lab in Southwest Kansas

Newman University launched the Smart Mobile Agriculture Lab, a $1M climate-controlled facility designed as an educational tool.

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Source.ag has announced a next-generation AI-powered Harvest Forecast model for tomato growers, currently in phased rollout.

Source.ag Launches AI-Powered Harvest Forecast for Pepper Cultivations

Source.ag has commercially launched Harvest Forecast for pepper cultivations, extending its AI-powered forecasting model beyond tomatoes for the first time.

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The UAE University launched the Smart Mushroom House at Al Foah Research Farm in Al Ain, a facility focused on sustainable cultivation.

UAE University Launches Smart Mushroom House to Support Food Security and Circular Agriculture

The UAE University launched the Smart Mushroom House at Al Foah Research Farm in Al Ain, a facility focused on sustainable cultivation.

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