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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.

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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How B2B Businesses in Indoor Ag Can Leverage B2C Strategies for Holiday Success. AgTech; Indoor Farming

How B2B Businesses in Indoor Ag Can Leverage B2C Strategies for Holiday Success

At the heart of every business transaction lies a human connection. Even in the structured B2B (Business-to-Business) landscape, it’s crucial to understand that an individual makes the ultimate buying decision. […]

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CHAP and AEH Innovative Hydrogel Develop Sustainable Hydrogel Substrate. Indoor Farming; Vertical Farming; AgTech; AgriTech

CHAP and AEH Innovative Hydrogel Develop Sustainable Hydrogel Substrate

Key Takeaways CHAP and AEH Innovative Hydrogel have developed a novel hydrogel-based substrate, Gelponics, to decarbonize hydroponic indoor farming. The three-year project was funded by Innovate UK’s Transforming Food Production […]

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South Carolina Approves First Vertical Farming Facility in a U.S. Correctional Institution. AgTech

South Carolina Approves First Vertical Farming Facility in a U.S. Correctional Institution

Key Takeaways The S.C. Department of Corrections, in partnership with the S.C. Department of Agriculture and AmplifiedAg, Inc., received legislative approval to build a vertical farming facility at Camille Griffin […]

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The HC Companies Introduce Low-Profile Tray. Horticulture; Indoor Farming; Vertical Farming

The HC Companies Introduce Low-Profile Tray

Key Takeaways The HC Companies, a leading manufacturer of horticultural containers, have launched the Low-Profile Tray, setting new standards for efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. The tray is made from #5 […]

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Zordi Secures $20M in Funding & Launches Second Greenhouse. Indoor Farming; Vertical Farming; Controlled Environment Agriculture

Zordi Secures $20M in Funding & Launches Second Greenhouse

Key Takeaways Zordi, an ag-tech startup, has secured $20 million in funding from Khosla Ventures. The company specializes in autonomous greenhouses that use AI and robotics to optimize crop care. […]

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Priva Horticulture and The Farms™ Sign MOU to Advance Global Horticulture. Controlled Environment Agriculture; indoor Farming; Vertical Farming

The Farms™ Sign MOU With Priva Horticulture

Key Takeaways Priva Horticulture and The Farms™ have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the AgraME exhibition in Dubai. The MOU is the result of extensive dialogues, mutual visits, […]

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Study Reveals Optimal CO2 Enrichment Levels for Strawberry Greenhouses Using Computational Fluid Dynamics. Plant Science; AgTech; AgriTech; Agriculture Technology

Study Reveals Optimal CO2 Enrichment Levels for Strawberry Greenhouses Using Computational Fluid Dynamics

Key Takeaways Zhang et al., 2023, employed Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to study CO2 enrichment in strawberry greenhouses. The study aims to improve the low energy use efficiency level of […]

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A Dive into CEA Efficiency and Sustainability with Derek Smith. Indoor Farming; AgTech; AgriTech; Agriculture Technology; Vertical Farming

A Dive into CEA Efficiency and Sustainability with Derek Smith

The world of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is experiencing rapid evolution. The quest for increased efficiency and sustainable practices is at the forefront of these advancements. Recently, we had the […]

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CVG Airport partners with 80 Acres Farms and Paradies Lagardère to offer travelers fresh, sustainably farmed dining options.

Cultivating Freshness: Farm-to-Terminal Dining at CVG Airport

Key Takeaways: Collaborative Freshness: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) collaborates with 80 Acres Farms and Paradies Lagardère to offer fresh food options for travelers year-round. Local and Sustainable: 80 Acres Farms brings […]

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