C4 USA Expands Cannabis Cultivation Facility to 100,000 Sqft
C4 USA has expanded its cultivation operations to over 100,000 square feet of mature canopy in Cathedral City, California.
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.
Dickson Despommier, Visionary of Vertical Farming, Passes Away
- by Sepehr Achard
- 12th February 2025
Dickson Despommier, a microbiologist, ecologist, and considered by many as the father of modern vertical farming, has passed away
Ponix Appoints Cathleen Richardson as President and Executive Director of Nonprofit Arm
- by Sepehr Achard
- 10th February 2025
Cathleen Richardson has been appointed as president and executive director of Ponix’s upcoming nonprofit arm, set to launch later this year.
Qualterra Appoints John Erb as Strategic Advisor and Interim General Manager for Mabton Greenhouse Campus
- by Sepehr Achard
- 6th February 2025
John Erb appointed as Interim General Manager and Strategic Advisor for Qualterra’s Mabton, Washington greenhouse campus.
Plasma Technology: Transforming Seed Treatment In CEA
- by Sepehr Achard
- 4th February 2025
Zayndu specializes in plasma-based seed treatment technology aimed at improving seed performance without chemicals.
Harvest London Launches City-Centre Vertical Farm at Corner Corner
- by Sepehr Achard
- 4th February 2025
In February 2025, Harvest London launched a highly visible vertical farming installation at Corner Corner, a mixed-use venue in Canada Water.
Mowreq Vertical Farming Facility in Riyadh Completed
- by Sepehr Achard
- 3rd February 2025
Mowreq completed its largest indoor vertical farming project in Riyadh, marking a milestone for the country according to Al-Fadli.
Artemy by Certhon: Autonomous Tomato Harvesting Robot Begins Commercial Operations
- by Sepehr Achard
- 3rd February 2025
Artemy, developed by DENSO Corporation and Certhon, is now operating in an 8-hectare commercial greenhouse at The Valley.
Avisomo Raises $5.45 Million
- by Sepehr Achard
- 29th January 2025
Avisomo, an Oslo-based AgriTech startup, raised $5.45 million (€5 million) to enhance its automated vertical farming solutions.
AISPRID Raises $10.9M to Expand AI-Powered Tomato Leaf Removal Robots
- by Sepehr Achard
- 29th January 2025
AISPRID, a company specializing in agricultural robotics, has raised $10.9 million (€10 million) in a Series A funding round to scale its AI-powered autonomous tomato leaf removal robots.