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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.

Artemy, developed by DENSO Corporation and Certhon, is now operating in an 8-hectare commercial greenhouse at The Valley.

Artemy by Certhon: Autonomous Tomato Harvesting Robot Begins Commercial Operations

Artemy, developed by DENSO Corporation and Certhon, is now operating in an 8-hectare commercial greenhouse at The Valley.

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Avisomo, an Oslo-based AgriTech startup, raised $5.45 million (€5 million) to enhance its automated vertical farming solutions.

Avisomo Raises $5.45 Million

Avisomo, an Oslo-based AgriTech startup, raised $5.45 million (€5 million) to enhance its automated vertical farming solutions.

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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.

AISPRID Raises $10.9M to Expand AI-Powered Tomato Leaf Removal Robots

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.

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Nimble Farms (formerly Ellicottville Greens) has rebranded to align with its mission of making fresh, local food accessible year-round.

Nimble Farms Unveils New Brand Identity and Announces Retail Expansion

Nimble Farms (formerly Ellicottville Greens) has rebranded to align with its mission of making fresh, local food accessible year-round.

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Valoya launches the LL-CV Series, a modern lighting solution for vertical farming, tissue culture, and plant research.

Valoya Introduces LL-CV Series for Vertical Farming and Plant Research

Valoya launches the LL-CV Series, a modern lighting solution for vertical farming, tissue culture, and plant research.

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Heating accounts for over 30% of operational expenses in greenhouses located in colder climates, making heat loss a critical concern.

How To Heat A Greenhouse Efficiently?

Heating accounts for over 30% of operational expenses in greenhouses located in colder climates, making heat loss a critical concern.

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2024 marked a challenging year for CEA & commercial horticulture sectors, resetting expectations and reverting to earlier industry norms.

Lessons for the Horticulture & Controlled Environment Agriculture Industry

2024 marked a challenging year for CEA & commercial horticulture sectors, resetting expectations and reverting to earlier industry norms.

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Ecoation Partners with Mucci Farms to Advance Greenhouse Technology

Ecoation Partners with Mucci Farms to Advance Greenhouse Technology

Ecoation formed a strategic partnership with Mucci Farms to deploy Ecoation’s IPM & yield forecasting platform across all Mucci facilities.

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Fermata, a leader in AI-driven agricultural solutions, secured $10 million in Series A funding from Raw Ventures.

Fermata Secures $10M Series A Funding

Fermata, a leader in AI-driven agricultural solutions, secured $10 million in Series A funding from Raw Ventures.

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Rooted Robotics has developed tools for microgreen and baby green production, targeting labor-intensive processes.

Rooted Robotics Brings Automation to Indoor Farming

Rooted Robotics has developed tools for microgreen and baby green production, targeting labor-intensive processes.

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