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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.

Village Farms has amended its existing loan with Farm Credit Canada (FCC) to improve financial covenants.

Village Farms Reports Q1 2025 Results & Announces Produce Division Privatization

Village Farms reported consolidated Q1 2025 sales of $77.1M and a net loss of $6.7M, impacted by dust storms at Texas facilities.

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Greenway Greenhouse has applied to Health Canada to add dedicated propagation space at its Leamington facility to increase crop efficiency.

Greenway Greenhouse Applies for Propagation Space Expansion

Greenway Greenhouse has applied to Health Canada to add dedicated propagation space at its Leamington facility to increase crop efficiency.

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

NASA Crew and Space Botany Lead Busy Week on ISS

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers and JAXA commander Takuya Onishi harvested plants for the APEX-12 plant genetics study.

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Anu™ partners with Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana to manufacture compostable seed pods for its AI-powered produce growing system.

Anu™ & Goodwill Launch Seed Pod Manufacturing Partnership in Indiana

Anu™ partners with Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana to manufacture compostable seed pods for its AI-powered produce growing system.

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Sollum Technologies partnered with the Delphy Improvement Centre to address challenges posed by cucumber production under LED lighting.

Sollum Trial Demonstrates Advantages of Dynamic LED Lighting for Cucumber Cultivation

Sollum Technologies partnered with the Delphy Improvement Centre to address challenges posed by cucumber production under LED lighting.

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Gardin raised $4.5 million in Seed 2 funding led by Navus Ventures to expand its platform and commercial team.

Gardin Expands Customer Base and Secures $4.5M Funding

Gardin raised $4.5 million in Seed 2 funding led by Navus Ventures to expand its platform and commercial team.

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iGrow Marketplace has announced the addition of SGS Crop Science laboratory services to its brand portfolio.

iGrow Marketplace Adds SGS Crop Science Services to CEA Offerings

iGrow Marketplace has announced the addition of SGS Crop Science laboratory services to its brand portfolio.

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UNS Farms operates one of Dubai’s largest commercial vertical farming facilities, producing up to 1,500 kilograms of fresh produce daily.

UNS Farms Expands Urban Agriculture Capabilities in the UAE

UNS Farms operates one of Dubai’s largest commercial vertical farming facilities, producing up to 1,500 kilograms of fresh produce daily.

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VegPro International inaugurates new 5.2-hectare Vermax glass greenhouse in Sherrington, Quebec.

VegPro International Opens High-Tech Vermax Greenhouse in Quebec

VegPro International inaugurates new 5.2-hectare Vermax glass greenhouse in Sherrington, Quebec.

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Planet Farms and Swiss Life Asset Managers create a new JV dedicated to CEA infrastructure, with a planned investment of up to €200M.

Planet Farms & Swiss Life Asset Managers Launch €200M JV

Planet Farms is launching a new Pesto line under the Luca 1863 brand at the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show in New York.

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