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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.

CubicAcres Nets $3.7M To Scale Vertical Farming Facility

by Sepehr Achard
20th July 2023

In an electrifying advancement for the agricultural technology (AgTech) industry, CubicAcres (website), a vertical farming company based in Long Island, New York, announced on Wednesday that it has successfully closed […]

Re-Nuble Bold Vision for Sustainable Farming and The Future of CEA

Re-Nuble Bold Vision For Sustainable Farming & The Future of CEA

by Sepehr Achard
18th July 2023

Key Takeaways: Tinia Pina, CEO of Re-Nuble, provides insights into the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) sector, focusing on sustainable growing mediums. Innovations like reusable plugs and bamboo fiber are making […]

Apex Greenhouses Sells Minority Stake To GreenV

by Sepehr Achard
14th July 2023

The horticultural landscape is swiftly changing, with projects steadily growing more intricate, says Folco Faber, the Director of Apex Greenhouses. A shift in the customer base has been noted, as […]

SEED4AFRICA Project Enhances Agricultural VET Education in Sub-Saharan Africa

by Sepehr Achard
13th July 2023

A new project funded by the European Union aims to enhance the professional profile of Vocational Education and Training (VET) teachers and trainers in agriculture and rural development in Africa. […]

Share Your Thoughts! Participate in the Indoor Farm Training Survey

by Sepehr Achard
13th July 2023

The Center of Excellence for Indoor Agriculture has initiated a comprehensive industry survey focused on training practices within the indoor farming sector. Recognizing the numerous benefits of employee training, such […]

Fieldless Farms Makes Waves with Innovative New Packaging

by Sepehr Achard
12th July 2023

Fieldless Farms, a Canadian controlled-environment agriculture company, is breaking new ground in the industry by introducing its revolutionary, recyclable packaging for its products. In an announcement recently, Fieldless Farms revealed […]

Innovative Hydrogen Peroxide Solutions Pave the Way for Sustainable Horticulture Sanitation

by Sepehr Achard
12th July 2023

Sanitation has always been a cornerstone in horticulture, crucially impacting product quality and public health. However, traditional sanitation practices involving chemical sanitizers have often been environmentally detrimental and inefficient. As […]

Highlights From The Indoor AgTech Summit

by Sepehr Achard
10th July 2023

From June 29th to 30th, the renowned Marriott Hotel at Times Square in New York was teeming with groundbreaking ideas and visionary strategies. It was the setting for the eagerly-awaited […]

Life Cycle Analysis Indicates Lower Environmental Impact of Ljusgårda

by Sepehr Achard
7th July 2023

Vertical farming, the practice of growing crops in vertically stacked layers or inclined surfaces, is touted as a less sustainable alternative to traditional farming. The large-scale Swedish vertical farm, Ljusgårda, […]

Dutch AgTech Firm Honest Declared Bankrupt, Exploring Potential Relaunch

by Sepehr Achard
5th July 2023

Honest AgTech B.V., a Dutch robotics company, was declared bankrupt by the Noord-Holland District Court on June 27. The Delft-based company, facing a liquidity shortage, filed for bankruptcy itself. A […]