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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.

NASA astronauts initiated space agriculture experiments, planting red romaine lettuce and studying plant responses to radiation.

ISS Expedition 74 Crew Conducts DNA Nano-Therapy and Space Agriculture Research

ISS Expedition 74 highlights include DNA research, plant experiments & advanced cooling technology in an incredible microgravity environment.

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Greenhouse farming continues to grow, supported by regional subsidies, technological innovation, and expanding commercial demand.

Greenhouse Farming: A Shift in the Industry

Greenhouse farming is accelerating globally, driven by new projects across Europe, North America, and the GCC, alongside advances in LED technology, smart sensors, and automation.

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vGreens has closed a strategic funding round and announced the global rollout of vGreens Lab, its AI-powered crop intelligence platform.

vGreens Closes Strategic Funding Round and Launches vGreens Lab Globally

vGreens has closed a strategic funding round and announced the global rollout of vGreens Lab, its AI-powered crop intelligence platform.

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Rockwell Automation launches Clock Tower Farms at its Milwaukee HQ with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and Fork Farms, targeting 200,000 lbs of produce annually.

Rockwell Automation Launches Clock Tower Farms to Grow 200,000 Pounds of Produce for Wisconsin Food Pantries

Rockwell Automation launches Clock Tower Farms at its Milwaukee HQ with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and Fork Farms, targeting 200,000 lbs of produce annually.

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Heliospectra AB reported Q1 2026 net sales of $558K, a 171% increase from $206K in Q1 2025, while order intake rose 99% YoY to $676K.

Heliospectra AB Posts 171% Revenue Growth in Q1 2026, Pursues SEK 100M Greenhouse Pipeline

Heliospectra AB reported Q1 2026 net sales of $558K, a 171% increase from $206K in Q1 2025, while order intake rose 99% YoY to $676K.

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Ridder & RED Horticulture formed a partnership to strengthen integration between greenhouse lighting control and energy management systems.

Ridder Partners with RED Horticulture to Integrate Greenhouse Lighting and Energy Management Systems

Ridder and RED Horticulture have formed a partnership to strengthen integration between greenhouse lighting control and energy management systems.

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Premier Tech launched Premier Tech Controlled Culture, a new business group entering the CEA and vertical farming industry.

Premier Tech Enters CEA Market With Launch of Premier Tech Controlled Culture

Premier Tech launched Premier Tech Controlled Culture, a new business group entering the CEA and vertical farming industry.

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J. Huete Greenhouses completed a 3.2-ha high-tech greenhouse in Almería, one of Europe's most important horticultural production regions.

J. Huete Greenhouses Completes 3.2-Hectare High-Tech Greenhouse in Almería

J. Huete Greenhouses completed a 3.2-ha high-tech greenhouse in Almería, one of Europe's most important horticultural production regions.

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Explore how container farms improve food security in schools, connecting students to fresh produce and nutrition education.

Container Farms and Food Security: How Schools Are Growing for Cafeterias and Food Banks

Explore how container farms improve food security in schools, connecting students to fresh produce and nutrition education.

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Grodan, Limgroup, and Delphy Innovative Soft Fruit Center (ISFC) have reported strawberry yields exceeding 20 kilograms per square meter.

Grodan Integrates GroSens Root Zone Data with Source.ag Software Platform

Grodan, Limgroup, and Delphy Innovative Soft Fruit Center (ISFC) have reported strawberry yields exceeding 20 kilograms per square meter.

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