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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.

Agro Care Growers has acquired a majority stake in Scandinavian greenhouse producer Nordic Greens.

Agro Care Growers Acquires Majority Stake in Nordic Greens

Agro Care Growers has acquired a majority stake in Scandinavian greenhouse producer Nordic Greens.

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Oasthouse Ventures will invest $104.8 million in Carroll County, Virginia, to establish its first U.S.-based CEA facility.

Oasthouse Ventures to Invest $104.8M in Virginia Greenhouse Project

Oasthouse Ventures Ltd., a UK-based sustainable business development firm, will invest $104.8 million in Carroll County, Virginia, to establish its first U.S.-based controlled environment agriculture (CEA) facility.

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GrowSpan Greenhouse Structures will celebrate the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art Venlo greenhouse on April 3rd, 2025, in Dyersville, Iowa.

GrowSpan Greenhouse Structures to Open New Venlo Greenhouse in Iowa

GrowSpan Greenhouse Structures will celebrate the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art Venlo greenhouse on April 3rd, 2025, in Dyersville, Iowa.

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Marc Oshima has been appointed as CEO of Babylon Micro-Farms, bringing extensive experience in indoor farming and food systems innovation.

Babylon Micro-Farms Appoints Marc Oshima as CEO

Marc Oshima has been appointed as CEO of Babylon Micro-Farms, bringing extensive experience in indoor farming and food systems innovation.

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C4 USA has expanded its cultivation operations to over 100,000 square feet of mature canopy in Cathedral City, California.

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.

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Dickson Despommier, a microbiologist, ecologist, and considered by many as the father of modern vertical farming, has passed away

Dickson Despommier, Visionary of Vertical Farming, Passes Away

Dickson Despommier, a microbiologist, ecologist, and considered by many as the father of modern vertical farming, has passed away

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Cathleen Richardson has been appointed as president and executive director of Ponix’s upcoming nonprofit arm, set to launch later this year.

Ponix Appoints Cathleen Richardson as President and Executive Director of Nonprofit Arm

Cathleen Richardson has been appointed as president and executive director of Ponix’s upcoming nonprofit arm, set to launch later this year.

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Qualterra expands into a 297-acre controlled environment horticulture campus in Mabton, Washington, increasing production capacity.

Qualterra Appoints John Erb as Strategic Advisor and Interim General Manager for Mabton Greenhouse Campus

John Erb appointed as Interim General Manager and Strategic Advisor for Qualterra’s Mabton, Washington greenhouse campus.

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Zayndu specializes in plasma-based seed treatment technology aimed at improving seed performance without chemicals.

Plasma Technology: Transforming Seed Treatment In CEA

Zayndu specializes in plasma-based seed treatment technology aimed at improving seed performance without chemicals.

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Mowreq completed its indoor vertical farming project in Riyadh, marking a significant milestone, according to Al-Fadli, for Saudi Arabia.

Mowreq Vertical Farming Facility in Riyadh Completed

Mowreq completed its largest indoor vertical farming project in Riyadh, marking a milestone for the country according to Al-Fadli.

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