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.

Cotton in Space: Unlocking the Secrets to Crop Resilience

Key Takeaways Critical Commodity: Cotton is a vital agricultural commodity, essential in various products but challenging to grow sustainably. Space-Based Research: University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers used the ISS National Laboratory […]

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New DLI Tool Launched By Microclimates For Enhanced Agricultural Practices

Key Takeaways: Microclimates Inc. introduces a new DLI calculator to optimize plant growth. The DLI calculator aids in determining the ideal Daily Light Integral for various crops. The tool is […]

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ComEd and EPRI’s Collaborative Ag Pods Initiative

Key Takeaways Innovative Agricultural Pods: ComEd and EPRI have installed four agricultural pods (ag pods) in northern Illinois, combining technology and agriculture. Controlled Environment Agriculture: These ag pods are custom […]

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UAE & Korean Consortium to Pilot AI-Powered Smart Farming Solution

Key Takeaways: Pure Harvest Smart Farms, Al Dahra Agriculture (UAE), and PlanTFarm (Korea) collaborate on a low-cost vertical farming solution to produce animal feed. The solution uses 95% less water […]

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Emerging Crops In Indoor Farming In 2023

Key Takeaways: Plant tissue culture is a key technique for cloning plants, conserving species, and adapting agriculture to climate change, but it faces challenges like contamination and genetic variability. 2. […]

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V-FAST: Pioneering Sustainable Agriculture in the UK

Key Takeaways: Innovative Collaboration: V-FAST, a consortium of four British companies, is revolutionizing UK agriculture with support from Innovate UK and the Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council. Low-Emission Vertical Farming: The […]

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UP Vertical Farms & Oppy Launch New Sustainable Packaging for Leafy Greens

Key Takeaways: Innovative Packaging Solution: UP Vertical Farms and Oppy introduce a new top seal pack for leafy greens, focusing on sustainability, freshness, and enhanced consumer experience. Sustainable Farming Practices: […]

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Harvest London’s Journey in Changing Urban Agriculture

Special thanks to Agritecture for sponsoring this edition! Discover their Designer Platform below! Key Takeaways: Sustainable Urban Agriculture Vision: Harvest London, founded by Chris Davies and Matt Chlebek, is pioneering in hydroponic […]

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Organifarms Announce Strategic Partnership With EBZ Gruppe

Key Takeaways Strategic Partnership: Organifarms has formed a strategic partnership with EBZ Gruppe, marking a significant collaboration in agricultural technology. Focus on Harvesting Robots: This partnership aims to scale the […]

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Acuity Brands News: Acquires Arize® From Current

Key Takeaways: Acuity Brands acquired the Arize® family of horticulture lighting products from Current Lighting Solutions. Hort Americas will remain the exclusive distributor in North America. The acquisition aims to […]

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