Controlled Environment Agriculture

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.

Crysp Farms Secures $2.25 Million in Pre-Series A Funding

Key Takeaways: Crysp Farms secures $2.25 million in a Pre-Series A funding round. Gate Capital leads the investment with additional regional backers. The funding is earmarked for regional growth and […]

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Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) In Hydroponic Lettuce Cultivation

Key Takeaways A study by Boran İkiz, Hayriye Daşgan, and Gruda 2024 investigates Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) use in hydroponic lettuce cultivation. The study demonstrates significant improvements in lettuce […]

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Artechno Growsystems Latest News: Igor Hoogerwerf Appointed In Oceania

Igor Hoogerwerf is driving Artechno Growsystems's sustainable agritech expansion into Oceania, focusing on vertical farming solutions

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GreenPlus Co. Launches A 2.8-Hectare Smart Farm System In Korea

Key Takeaways GreenPlus Co. Ltd. officially commissions a 2.8-hectare smart farm system operated by its subsidiary, Green K-Farm. The facility integrates vertical farming and advanced automation to produce a variety […]

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Heirloom Roses Expands to Canadian Market

Key Takeaways: Expansion into Canada: Heirloom Roses, a family nursery, now offers its extensive collection of over 900 own-root rose varieties to Canadian gardeners. Tailored for Regional Climates: The nursery provides plants […]

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Doubling Rice Yields through Innovative Speed Breeding

Key Takeaways Revolutionary Speed Breeding: Scientists from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have developed SpeedFlower, a groundbreaking speed breeding protocol for rice, doubling the number of crops per year from […]

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The Evolution and Impact of Vertical Farming in China

Key Takeaways Technological Innovation and Urban Integration: Chinese vertical farming uniquely focuses on technological innovation and smart systems, integrating farms into urban settings, reflecting the country’s land scarcity and urban […]

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Water Lentils: Study Assesses Their Viability As A Space Crop

Key Takeaways Leone Ermes Romano et al. (2024) studied the impact of varied gravitational conditions on Wolffia globosa (water lentils) to assess its viability as a space crop. This research […]

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Urban Agriculture Framework: Social-Ecological Effects

Key Takeaways The research by Qiu et al. (2024) proposes scaling up urban agriculture to achieve resilient and sustainable urban systems. The current understanding of the processes and pathways for […]

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SpectraGrow Partners With Leaficient & Good Life Farms For Arkansas Project

Key Takeaways SpectraGrow has partnered with Leaficient and Good Life Farms to implement an autonomous greenhouse lighting control system in Bentonville, Arkansas. The system employs multi-spectral cameras and sensors to […]

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