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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.

Azelis Announces Strategic Acquisition of Agspec. AgTech; Horticulture; AgriTech

Azelis Announces Strategic Acquisition of Agspec

Key Takeaways: Azelis to Acquire Agspec: Azelis has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Agspec shares, enhancing its product and service offerings. Strategic Alignment with Innovation: The acquisition reinforces […]

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OAZO and GrowPura partner to deploy innovative global underground hydroponic farms for community food security.

OAZO and GrowPura: Innovating for Global Food Security

Key Takeaways Strategic Partnership Formation: OAZO USA Inc. has partnered with GrowPura Limited to introduce OAZO Hubs & Underground Farming Systems worldwide, leveraging advanced hydroponic technology for local food production. Community-Centric […]

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TrustBIX Inc. completes its strategic acquisition of Alberta Food Security Inc., enhancing its sustainable agriculture.

TrustBIX Inc. Acquires Alberta Food Security

Key Takeaways: TrustBIX Inc. has completed its acquisition of Alberta Food Security Inc., receiving conditional acceptance from the TSX Venture Exchange. The deal expands TrustBIX’s portfolio with the exclusive license […]

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Assessing the Profitability of Vertical Farming: Insights from Artechno Growsystems

Assessing the Profitability of Vertical Farming: Insights from Artechno Growsystems

Key Takeaways: Vertical farming can be profitable with precise agronomy and technology. Flexibility in crop production is crucial due to the volatile supply and demand market. A vertical farm typically […]

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Berlin-Based AgTech Startup Tupu Secures $3.2M in Seed Funding

Berlin-Based AgTech Startup Tupu Secures $3.2M in Seed Funding

Key Takeaways Tupu, a Berlin-based agtech startup, has secured $3.2M in a Seed round of funding to transform the mushroom farming industry. The funding round was co-led by FoodLabs and […]

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NatureSweet and a coalition of stakeholders urge the U.S. Department of Commerce to retain the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement.

The Tomato Suspension Agreement: A Pillar of U.S.-Mexico Trade

Key Takeaways: NatureSweet, backed by tomato producers and trade associations, urges the U.S. Department of Commerce to uphold the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement. Termination of this agreement could see tariffs […]

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Protix and Tyson Foods Forge Strategic Partnership

Protix and Tyson Foods Forge Strategic Partnership

Key Takeaways Protix and Tyson Foods announce a two-fold strategic investment to bolster the insect ingredient industry. Tyson Foods acquired a minority stake in Protix to fund its global expansion. […]

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The farm's founders, Khalid and his son Abdullah, utilized Agritecture Designer software to plan and execute their vision. Saudi Arabia

Vertical Farming in Saudi Arabia: Bather Farm’s Inception

The farm's founders, Khalid and his son Abdullah, utilized Agritecture Designer software to plan and execute their vision in Saudi Arabia.

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Boon Greenhouse and AI Grow unite for innovative horticultural automation, offering tailored, scalable farming solutions

Boon Greenhouse Consultancy Joins Forces with AI Grow

Key Takeaways Boon Greenhouse Consultancy partners with AI Grow, a leading provider of horticultural automation solutions. AI Grow automates farming processes, focusing on cannabis and other indoor and greenhouse crops. […]

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HORTECA, by JEM Farms, is a leading research facility in Ontario, highlighting green technologies and advanced LED lighting solutions.

HORTECA: The Future of Green Technology in Agriculture

Key Takeaways A two-acre research facility developed by JEM Farms in partnership with Ecoation to highlight the latest advancements in green technologies, including AI, robotics, and integrated pest management. The […]

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