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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.

The inBerry project explores a data-driven approach to indoor vertical farming, aiming to enhance efficiency.

inBerry Project to Explore Data-Driven Indoor Cultivation of Berries

The "inBerry" project explores a data-driven approach to indoor vertical farming, aiming to enhance efficiency.

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Controlled Environment Agricultural farm, Soli Organic, appoints Jeff Jackson as Chief Infrastructure Office

Soli Organic Inc. Introduces First Battery-Electric Truck to Fleet

Soli Organic has integrated its first battery-electric truck, the Freightliner® eCascadia®, into its Virginia logistics hub as part of a pilot program.

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The collaboration between SpectraGrow & Harvest Today is rooted in a shared belief in the importance of cooperation to expand indoor farming.

Expanding Indoor Farming Through Partnerships

The collaboration between SpectraGrow and Harvest Today is rooted in a shared belief in the importance of cooperation to address challenges in the global food system.

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Fork Farms, the innovator behind the mobile hydroponic farm technology, has been celebrated for its exceptional growth and product innovation.

Fork Farms Achieves Recognition for Growth and Innovation in Agriculture Sector

Fork Farms ranks No. 1008 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list, placing it in the top 20% of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.

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Discover how a farmer from Noyal-Muzillac incorporated container farming into his livestock farming to diversify his product portfolio.

Adding Container Farming To An Existing Farming Operation

Discover how a farmer from Noyal-Muzillac incorporated container farming into his livestock farming to diversify his product portfolio.

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Virginia Western Community College received a $343,209 grant from the NSF to support a project focused on training agricultural technicians.

Virginia Western Community College Receives NSF Grant to Enhance Agricultural Technician Training

Virginia Western Community College received a $343,209 grant from the NSF to support a project focused on training agricultural technicians.

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Discover Infarm's journey through financial trials and its rebirth as Infarm Technologies Limited in the growing kosher market.

Infarm Re-emerges After Administration With a New Strategic Focus

Discover Infarm's journey through financial trials and its rebirth as Infarm Technologies Limited in the growing kosher market.

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How greenhouses can revolutionize reforestation efforts? Learn how innovative strategies & technology can accelerate forest restoration.

Greenhouses for Reforestation: Enhancing Forest Restoration

How greenhouses can revolutionize reforestation efforts? Learn how innovative strategies & technology can accelerate forest restoration.

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Quest Climate partners with BFG Supply to enhance indoor gardening and cultivation solutions by providing world-class services.

BFG Unveils New State-of-the-Art Warehouse in Savannah, GA

BFG announced the opening of its new, state-of-the-art warehouse in Savannah, GA, slated to be operational by late fall of 2024.

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Our edition of The Indoor Farmer examined how indoor farming faced challenges during 2022-2023, before experiencing a funding surge recently.

Investment Trends in Indoor Farming: A Tale of Two Periods

In 2022-2023, VC investments in indoor farming declined, but there has been a recent resurgence in funding due to several factors.

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