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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.

Dubai's Ekthaar Agricultural earns the prestigious Sustainable Indoor Farming Certification, highlighting the potential of vertical farming

Ekthaar Agricultural LLC Earns Pioneering SIF Certification

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  • 8th September 2023

Vertical farming has emerged as an eco-friendly marvel in the ever-growing tapestry of innovative agricultural approaches, especially in regions where conventional farming is challenging. The United Arab Emirates, known for […]

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Revol Greens Appoints Former FDA Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannas as Food Safety Advisor

Revol Greens Latest News: Appoints Former FDA Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannas as Food Safety Advisor

Key Takeaways Revol Greens has appointed Frank Yiannas, a distinguished figure in food safety and former Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response at the FDA, as an advisor. Yiannas […]

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Light Science Technologies Holdings has acquired TOMTECH (UK) LIMITED, a move that enhances its Controlled Environment Agriculture division.

Light Science Technologies News: Acquires Tomtech

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  • 7th September 2023

Tomtech, based in Lincolnshire—an agricultural hub in the United Kingdom—brings a rich history of 37 years to the table. Specializing in glasshouses, polytunnels, and vertical growing systems, and even catering […]

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Windmill Farms Appoints Ed Carolan as New CEO

Key Takeaways New CEO: Ed Carolan, a food industry veteran, takes over as CEO of Windmill Farms. Former CEO’s Role: Clay Taylor retires but stays on as a special advisor. […]

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Sky Greens Canada's Low-Carbon, Hydraulic-Driven Vertical Farming Systems

Sky Greens Canada’s Low-Carbon, Hydraulic-Driven Vertical Farming Systems

Key Takeaways Innovative Technology: Sky Greens Canada offers a patented rotating vertical farming system that allows for uniform sunlight, irrigation, airflow, and nutrient distribution, making it highly efficient and sustainable. […]

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Georgia partners with 4 Fungi’s Regenerative for a pioneering greenhouse in Metter, driving sustainable agriculture, jobs, and growth.

4 Fungi’s Regenerative and Georgia’s Agribusiness Innovation

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  • 1st September 2023

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) recently announced an exciting partnership with 4 Fungi’s Regenerative, a pioneering controlled environment agriculture (CEA) and food production company. This collaboration is set […]

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AgTech company, AeroFarms, a Certified B Corporation specializing in indoor vertical microgreen farming has Partnered with S. Katzman Produce and H Mart.

SecondBloom Auctions to Oversee Sale of AeroFarms’ Newark Facility Assets

Key Takeaways: SecondBloom Auctions has been chosen to manage the auction of AeroFarms’ original vertical farming facility in Newark, NJ. The online auction will run from August 28 to September […]

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Shlomy Raziel discusses Grow Tec's 20-year evolution from traditional greenhouses to leading-edge vertical farming.

The Significance of Harmonizing Technology, Botanical Science, & Local Limitations

Grow-tec (website) is making waves in the world of Indoor Vertical Farming by introducing new crops to the crop portfolio available in indoor vertical farms. This innovative company combines technology […]

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Urban Beekeeping: 3Bee's Biodiversity Oases

Urban Beekeeping: 3Bee’s Biodiversity Oases

Urban beekeeping has become a symbol of hope for many city-dwellers, a sign of nature’s resilience in the face of urban sprawl. The image of bees buzzing among towering skyscrapers […]

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Better Future Farms Welcomes Robert van der Geest as Senior VP, Development & Operations. Controlled Environment Agriculture, AgTech, AgriTech

Better Future Farms Welcomes Robert van der Geest as Senior VP, Development & Operations

Better Future Farms (BFF), a growing U.S.-based grower specializing in local, sustainable, year-round produce at scale, announced the appointment of Robert van der Geest to the leadership team as Senior […]

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