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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.

Agrotopia, Europe's largest rooftop greenhouse in Roeselare, Belgium, becomes a hub for cutting-edge vertical horticulture.

Agrotopia’s Vertical Greenhouse Breaks New Ground

Key Insights: Agrotopia, Europe's largest rooftop greenhouse in Roeselare, Belgium, becomes a hub for cutting-edge vertical horticulture. Urban Crop Solutions (Company profile) spearheads the construction of an innovative vertical cultivation […]

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Emirates Flight Catering acquires Emirates Bustanica, the world's largest indoor vertical farm, to bolster UAE's food security

Emirates Flight Catering Acquires Bustanica

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  • 20th February 2024

Key Takeaways: Emirates Flight Catering has fully acquired Emirates Bustanica, formerly Emirates Crop One, marking a significant shift towards enhancing the UAE's food and water security. The acquisition establishes Emirates […]

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Stacked Farm's new facility represents a breakthrough in agricultural technology, achieving full production status.

Stacked Farm® Achieves Full Production Milestone

Key Takeaways: Stacked Farm's new facility represents a breakthrough in agricultural technology, achieving full production status. The farm significantly reduces labor needs by approximately 90% and increases energy efficiency by […]

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AeroGarden's Harvest 2.0, a user-friendly smart hydroponic garden, designed to enable year-round indoor cultivation of plants without soil

AeroGarden Launches Harvest 2.0

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  • 16th February 2024

AeroGarden has unveiled its latest innovation, Harvest 2.0. This new product promises to enhance the indoor gardening experience with its advanced features and user-friendly design. Here are the key takeaways […]

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ONNA introduces a groundbreaking range of ready-to-eat Norwegian salads grown hydroponically without soil or pesticides

ONNA Introduces a Range of Norwegian Lettuce

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  • 16th February 2024

In a move set to redefine the way we think about salad, the introduction of ONNA marks a significant shift towards more sustainable and convenient green eating. This innovative approach […]

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Bosch Berries is set to open a greenhouse operation in Somerset, Kentucky, representing a $50M investment and creating 28 full-time jobs.

Bosch Berries Announces New Greenhouse Operation in Somerset with $50M Investment

Key Takeaways Bosch Berries, an international agriculture firm, is set to open a greenhouse operation in Somerset, Kentucky, representing a $50 million investment and creating 28 full-time jobs. The company's […]

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Thriving Roots, LLC, based in Nevada, announces the expansion of its agricultural consulting services worldwide.

Thriving Roots Expands Its Agricultural Consulting Globally

Key Takeaways: Thriving Roots, LLC, based in Nevada, announces the expansion of its agricultural consulting services worldwide. The company specializes in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) and offers comprehensive support for […]

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Researchers at UF have successfully grown second-generation plants from seeds previously cultivated on the International Space Station

UF/IFAS Plant Experiment Returns From ISS

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  • 12th February 2024

Key Takeaways Second-Generation Space-Grown Plants: Researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) have successfully grown Arabidopsis thaliana plants from seeds that were previously grown on […]

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Potager Farm has obtained the Plant Passport Authorisation, affirming its commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability

Potager Farm Achieves Plant Passport Authorization

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  • 12th February 2024

Potager Farm is proud to announce its recent achievement of obtaining the Plant Passport Authorization, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards enhanced traceability, transparency, and safe working practices. […]

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LE Worldwide Limited (LEW) has collaborated with the Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences (BAAFS) to focus on smart farming.

LEW and BAAFS Forge Path to Agricultural Innovation

Key Takeaways: Partnership Between LEW and BAAFS: LE Worldwide Limited (LEW) has collaborated with the Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences (BAAFS) to focus on smart farming advancements. Focus […]

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