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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.

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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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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