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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.

Fraise d'Hiver brings sustainable, year-round strawberries to Quebec, combining innovative vertical farming and eco-friendly practices.

Fraise d’Hiver: Quebec’s Sustainable Strawberry Revolution

Key Takeaways: Year-Round Availability: Fraise d’hiver (Winter Farms) strawberries, an innovative product, are now available throughout all seasons, providing Quebec consumers with a fresh, local option even in winter. Innovative […]

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Kalera Latest News: Agreement Reached For Vindara Selling

Kalera Assets Acquired By Lactuca Holdings

Lactuca Holdings, LLC has acquired the assets of Kalera, a US-based vertical farming company, for an undisclosed amount.

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Bluelab, Excel Seeds, MIGHT, and Wasavé have collaboratively launched an innovative LNG greenhouse cooling technology in Malaysia.

The Dawn of LNG-Cooled Greenhouses in Malaysia

Key Takeaways: Innovative Collaboration: Bluelab, Excel Seeds, MIGHT, and Wasavé team up for a groundbreaking sustainable agriculture project in Malaysia. Energy and Emission Reduction: The innovative LNG greenhouse cooling technology […]

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Joy Plant B.V. Embarks on Sustainable Horticulture Project with Powerplus Group. AgTech; AgriTech; Indoor Farming; Vertical Farming

Joy Plant B.V. Embarks on Sustainable Horticulture Project with Powerplus Group

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 […]

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Raiz Vertical Farm Aims to Bring Sustainable Urban Agriculture to More Companies in Portugal. Indoor Farming; Vertical Farming; AgTech; AgriTech

Raiz Vertical Farm Aims to Bring Sustainable Urban Agriculture to More Companies in Portugal

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. […]

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Groots Hydroponics Secures Investment for National Expansion. Indoor Farming; Vertical Farming; AgTech; AgriTech

Groots Hydroponics Secures Investment for National Expansion

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 […]

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UniLaSalle Unveils Indoor Ag Research Center to Foster Agricultural Innovation. Indoor Farming; Vertical Farming; AgTech; AgriTech; Agriculture

UniLaSalle Unveils Indoor Ag Research Center to Foster Agricultural Innovation

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 […]

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Innovate UK Funds Project to Optimize Strawberry Farming Through Acoustic Sensors. Indoor Farming; AgTech; AgriTech

Innovate UK Funds Project to Optimize Strawberry Farming Through Acoustic Sensors

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 […]

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Harvest Today and NuLeaf Farms Forge Strategic Partnership. AgTech; AgriTech; Indoor Farming; Vertical Farming

Stantec and Nuleaf Farms Announce Strategic Partnership

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 […]

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Robertet Partners with Interstellar Lab to Innovate Plant-Based Natural Ingredients Production. Indoor Farming; Vertical Farming; AgriTech; Agriculture Tehcnology

Robertet Partners with Interstellar Lab to Innovate Plant-Based Natural Ingredients Production

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 […]

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