Entosystem Bags $58M To Accelerate Growth
Idealist Capital, Sanimax, and Fondaction have invested $58 million in Entosystem to expand production capacity and build a second commercial plant.
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.
Propulserre: A Program to Boost CEA in Quebec
- by Sepehr Achard
- 3rd October 2024
La Zone Agtech, in partnership with Laval University and presented by IGA/Sobeys, has launched Propulserre, a training program for producers in controlled environment agriculture.
Sharjah Sustainable City’s ‘Discover Your UrbanFarm’ Initiative Earns PMI Recognition
- by Sepehr Achard
- 1st October 2024
Sharjah Sustainable City’s ‘Discover Your UrbanFarm’ initiative is recognized for its contribution to promoting sustainable urban living.
Beneficial Insects Gain Traction in Controlled Environment Agriculture
- by Sepehr Achard
- 30th September 2024
Beneficial insects have been used for pest control since ancient times, with modern applications gaining momentum in the early 20th century.
Vision Greens Raises $18M in Second Capital Round
- by Sepehr Achard
- 30th September 2024
Vision Greens, a Welland, Ontario-based vertical farm, has raised $18 million in a second capital round to further its expansion.
Ontario Building Code Updates: Harnois Greenhouses Already Meets New Requirements
- by Sepehr Achard
- 26th September 2024
Ontario’s updated building code includes stricter wind and snow load regulations for greenhouses, aimed at improving structural safety.
Stem Width Automation Can Transform Greenhouse Efficiency
- by Sepehr Achard
- 26th September 2024
In a recent report, IUNU sheds light on how automation is changing greenhouse operations, particularly stem width measurement.
Tackling Food Deserts By Leveraging Indoor Farming
- by Sepehr Achard
- 24th September 2024
ekō Solutions LLC, a subsidiary of Land Betterment, focuses on creating modular aeroponic systems housed in shipping containers, designed to help address food insecurity, food deserts, and disaster relief.
Vantage Capital Closes €14M Investment in Morocco’s SPMS
- by Sepehr Achard
- 24th September 2024
Vantage Capital has invested €14 million in Société de Production Maraîchère Samir (SPMS) to support the company's expansion plans.
Urban Crop Solutions & Inagro Unveil Vertical Farming Tower in Agrotopia
- by Sepehr Achard
- 19th September 2024
Inagro and Urban Crop Solutions have launched the first of three vertical farming towers at Agrotopia, utilizing dynamic LED lighting and natural sunlight for space-efficient agriculture.