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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.

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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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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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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Stem Width Automation Can Transform Greenhouse Efficiency

Stem Width Automation Can Transform Greenhouse Efficiency

In a recent report, IUNU sheds light on how automation is changing greenhouse operations, particularly stem width measurement.

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FarmBox Foods & New Alternative Green Energy partner to enhance food security in underserved communities and promote clean energy.

FarmBox Foods & New A.G.E. Announce Strategic Partnership

FarmBox Foods & New Alternative Green Energy partner to enhance food security in underserved communities and promote clean energy.

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ekō Solutions LLC, a subsidiary of Land Betterment, focuses on creating modular aeroponic systems housed in shipping containers, designed to help address food insecurity, food deserts, and disaster relief. anu™

Tackling Food Deserts By Leveraging Indoor Farming

ekō Solutions LLC, a subsidiary of Land Betterment, focuses on creating modular aeroponic systems housed in shipping containers, designed to help address food insecurity, food deserts, and disaster relief.

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