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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.

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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Crysp Farms, a GCC-based innovator in decentralized vertical farming, has completed a $2.25 million Pre-Series A funding round.

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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A study by Boran İkiz, Hayriye Daşgan & Gruda 2024 investigates Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria use in hydroponic lettuce cultivation.

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

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. proudly announced the official commissioning of its smart farm system, managed by its subsidiary, Green K-Farm.

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 now offers its own-root roses, tailored for Canadian climates and known for their resilience, to gardeners across Canada.

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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SpeedFlower, a new protocol from the International Rice Research Institute, significantly accelerates rice growth and doubles annual yields

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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Vertical farming in China is flourishing with government support and market demand, focusing on technological innovation and popular crops

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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Leone Ermes Romano et al. studied the impact of varied gravitational conditions on water lentils to assess its viability as a space crop

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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