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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.

The Mexico greenhouse industry has seen notable growth and transformation over the past 15 years spanning across various produce types.

Mexico’s Prominence in Global Agriculture: A Look at the Greenhouse Industry

The Mexico greenhouse industry has seen notable growth and transformation over the past 15 years spanning across various produce types.

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West Coast Tomato Growers, formerly Harry Singh and Sons, is the largest vine-ripe tomato producer in the U.S shares using Rivulis.

Rivulis Launches AI Technology for Micro-Irrigation Solutions

Rivulis has introduced Rivulis AI, an advanced AI tool designed for farmers and irrigation professionals, offering tailored solutions to irrigation challenges.

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SEF has named RGC as its exclusive construction partner, building on a 25-year collaborative relationship.

SEF Announces Exclusive Partnership with RGC to Drive Greenhouse Construction

SEF has named RGC as its exclusive construction partner, building on a 25-year collaborative relationship.

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GreenVenus, LLC, has developed a fast-growing lettuce variety ideal for controlled-environment agriculture (CEA).

GreenVenus Introduces Fast-Growing Lettuce for Indoor Farming

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  • 10th September 2024

GreenVenus, LLC, has developed a fast-growing lettuce variety ideal for controlled-environment agriculture (CEA).

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Floris Berghout, the new CEO of Viemose DGS, aims to strengthen the company’s position in automated leafy green production systems.

Steering Viemose DGS Toward Innovation & Global Leadership in Indoor Farming

Floris Berghout, the new CEO of Viemose DGS, aims to strengthen the company’s position in automated leafy green production systems.

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The Transfarmation Project® launched a demonstration hub in Wadesboro, North Carolina, on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

The Transfarmation Project® Launches North Carolina Demonstration Hub

The Transfarmation Project® launched a demonstration hub in Wadesboro, North Carolina, on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

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Smallhold, a company specializing in sustainably grown mushrooms, has announced its official designation as a Certified B Corporation.

Smallhold Inc. Exits Chapter 11 with New Growth Strategy

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  • 9th September 2024

Smallhold, a Certified B-Corp, successfully exits Chapter 11 reorganization led by an investment from Monomyth Group.

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Inaho Inc., based in Kanagawa, Japan, has been conducting trials of its snack tomato (loose cherry tomato) harvesting robot with growers in the Netherlands since May 2023.

Inaho Shares Progress In Tomato Harvesting Robot Trials in the Netherlands

Inaho Inc., based in Kanagawa, Japan, has been conducting trials of its snack tomato (loose cherry tomato) harvesting robot with growers in the Netherlands since May 2023.

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A 28-hectare Sino-Dutch Horticulture Economic Park will be developed in Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province in China.

Sino-Dutch Cooperation: Advancing Horticulture in Huzhou City

A 28-hectare Sino-Dutch Horticulture Economic Park will be developed in Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province in China.

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Discover the potential of insect farming in CEA. Find out how it can reduce pressure on ecosystems and provide sustainable protein sources.

Growing Need to Diversify Protein Sources: The Role of Insect Farms In Greenhouses

Discover the potential of insect farming in CEA. Find out how it can reduce pressure on ecosystems and provide sustainable protein sources.

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