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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.

Light Bio debuts Firefly Petunias, leveraging synthetic biology to bring bioluminescent plants to consumers in the United States.

Light Bio Launches Bioluminescent Firefly Petunias in the U.S

Key Takeaways: Launch of a Novel Plant Type: Light Bio debuts Firefly Petunias, leveraging synthetic biology to bring bioluminescent plants to consumers in the United States. Enhancement Through Science: A […]

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AgTech company, SMARTKAS Joins Forces With BerryWorld

SMARTKAS Latest News: Receives Petition To Wind Up For Unpaid Bills

Key Takeaways: Petition Filed Against SMARTKAS LIMITED: A winding-up petition has been filed in the High Court of Justice concerning Smartkas Limited, under case number CR-2023-CR-2023-LDS-001143. Nature of Business: The […]

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Himalaya Technologies launches INFOOD, bringing sustainable indoor farming to schools and businesses with industry-leading partnerships.

Himalaya Technologies Latest News: Expanding Aquaponics Offerings

Key Takeaways Expanded Product Range: Himalaya Technologies, Inc.’s subsidiary, Infood Technologies, Inc., has significantly broadened its aquaponics solutions, introducing new systems for diverse markets including K12 schools, food pantries, missions, […]

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Urban agriculture (UA) has been increasingly viewed as a sustainable and just alternative for city-based food production.

Urban Agriculture’s Environmental Impact: A New Perspective

Key Takeaways: Urban agriculture (UA) has been increasingly viewed as a sustainable and just alternative to city-based food production. However, a new study by Hawes et al., 2024 highlights that […]

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AgTech company, Lakeside produce declares bankruptcy

Lakeside Produce Bankruptcy Updates

On January 26, 2023, Lakeside Produce Inc., a greenhouse grower based in Leamington, Ontario, filed for bankruptcy, owing $188M.

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Elo Life Systems has raised $20.5 million in an oversubscribed Series A2 financing round, led by DCVC Bio and Novo Holdings

Elo Life Systems Latest News: $20.5M Raised in Series A2 Financing

Elo Life Systems has raised $20.5 million in an oversubscribed Series A2 financing round, led by DCVC Bio and Novo Holdings.

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Neatleaf has secured $4 million in funding led by AgFunder to enhance crop management and yields through its flagship product

Neatleaf Secures $4M in Funding from AgFunder

Key Takeaways Innovative Technology: Neatleaf, a pioneering cultivation management platform, leverages AI, data, and robotics to enhance crop management and yields. Major Funding: The company has raised $4 million, led […]

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Rift Labs New Product

Rift Labs Secures $4.5M Investment from Norselab

Rift Labs announces a $4.5 million investment partnership with Norselab to expand its LED technology for indoor agriculture.

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Gotham Greens has expanded its national presence with a new, technologically advanced hydroponic greenhouse in Texas.

Gotham Greens Latest News: Expanding to Texas

Gotham Greens has expanded its national presence with a new, technologically advanced hydroponic greenhouse in Texas.

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Golden Rule Dairy in Arizona has ordered two additional HydroGreen DGS 66 machines from CubicFarms to enhance sustainable feed production

HydroGreen Latest News: Partnerships and Expansion

Key Takeaways Partnership Announcement: CubicFarm® Systems Corp.’s subsidiary HydroGreen Inc. partners with Hansen Industries to build two Feed Centers in Visalia, California. Feed as a Service (FaaS): The agreement aims […]

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