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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.

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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Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. reported second quarter 2025 net sales of $39.2 million, down from $54.8 million in the prior year period.

Hydrofarm Reports Q2 2025 Results and Launches Restructuring Plan

Hydrofarm reported Q1 2025 net sales of $40.5 million, reflecting a 25.2% year-over-year decline, primarily due to oversupply in the cannabis industry and reduced product volume.

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Village Farms has announced plans to expand its cannabis cultivation operations by converting part of its Delta 2 greenhouse facility.

Village Farms Reports Record Profitability Following Strategic Produce Transaction

Village Farms has announced plans to expand its cannabis cultivation operations by converting part of its Delta 2 greenhouse facility.

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Ecobloom and Kuwait-based GreenLife announce a partnership to advance smart, sustainable agriculture in arid environments.

Ecobloom Partners with GreenLife to Deploy AI-Driven Farming in Kuwait

Ecobloom and Kuwait-based GreenLife announce a partnership to advance smart, sustainable agriculture in arid environments.

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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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AeroFarms refinances existing debt & secures equity funding to support its Danville, VA facility and support pre-construction for a 2nd farm

AeroFarms Secures New Financing to Support Danville Operations and Expansion Planning

AeroFarms refinances existing debt & secures equity funding to support its Danville, VA facility and support pre-construction for a 2nd farm

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greenhub solutions GmbH has released a new whitepaper titled "I Want to Start a Vertical Farm" to provide practical guidance.

greenhub solutions GmbH Releases Beginner’s Guide to Vertical Farming

greenhub solutions GmbH has released a new whitepaper titled "I Want to Start a Vertical Farm" to provide practical guidance.

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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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