Tomato Tariffs Could Lead to 50% Price Hike for American Consumers
Key Takeaways A group of domestic tomato producers is urging the U.S. Department of Commerce to end a trade agreement with Mexico. The termination could result in tariffs of over […]
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.
Joy Plant B.V. Embarks on Sustainable Horticulture Project with Powerplus Group
- by Sepehr Achard
- 5th October 2023
Key Takeaways: Sustainable Growth: Joy Plant B.V., a leading grower of Aloe Vera in the Netherlands, is committed to sustainable growth and environmental consciousness. LED Lighting: The company is significantly […]
Raiz Vertical Farm Aims to Bring Sustainable Urban Agriculture to More Companies in Portugal
- by Sepehr Achard
- 5th October 2023
Key Takeaways: Sustainable Urban Agriculture: Raiz Vertical Farm offers a sustainable urban agriculture solution that uses 90% less water and 95% less land to mitigate local agricultural scarcity in Portugal. […]
Groots Hydroponics Secures Investment for National Expansion
- by Sepehr Achard
- 4th October 2023
Key Takeaways: Groots Hydroponics receives investment from Tech Transfer Agrifood FCR fund, aiding national expansion. The funding round, led by existing partners, aligns with sustainable agricultural practices. The Tech Transfer […]
UniLaSalle Unveils Indoor Ag Research Center to Foster Agricultural Innovation
- by Sepehr Achard
- 4th October 2023
Key Takeaways: UniLaSalle inaugurates a cutting-edge Indoor Farming Research Center on its Rouen campus, boosting its R&D capabilities in agriculture technology. The new center is expected to pioneer solutions for […]
Innovate UK Funds Project to Optimize Strawberry Farming Through Acoustic Sensors
- by Sepehr Achard
- 4th October 2023
Key Takeaways: Fewer than 30% of individuals in the UK meet the recommended fruit and vegetable intake, posing health risks. A 24-month early-stage project funded by Innovate UK aims to […]
Stantec and Nuleaf Farms Announce Strategic Partnership
- by Sepehr Achard
- 4th October 2023
Key Takeaways: Stantec and Nuleaf Farms have entered a strategic partnership to transform sustainable agriculture and food security. The collaboration leverages Stantec’s engineering expertise and Nuleaf Farms’ advanced indoor farming […]
Robertet Partners with Interstellar Lab to Innovate Plant-Based Natural Ingredients Production
- by Sepehr Achard
- 3rd October 2023
Key Takeaways Robertet acquired its first BioPod from biotech startup Interstellar Lab to advance agronomic research. The BioPod is an AI-controlled biofarm that optimizes plant growth and molecular composition. This […]
ZipGrow Latest News: Strategic Alliance With Sprung Structures’ To Combat Food Insecurity
- by Sepehr Achard
- 3rd October 2023
Sprung Structures partnered with ZipGrow, an indoor farming company specializing in hydroponic farming systems.
BoomGrow Secures Investment from Gobi Partners
- by Sepehr Achard
- 3rd October 2023
Key Takeaways Gobi Partners invests in Malaysian AgriTech startup BoomGrow through its ESG-focused GDIV fund. BoomGrow’s innovative “Machine Farms” use 95% less land, water, and labor than traditional farming. The […]