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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.

Aurora Cannabis Inc. Closes Sale of Medicine Hat Facility to Bevo Farms Ltd.

by Sepehr Achard
25th July 2023

Aurora Cannabis Inc., a Canada-based multinational known for its significant role in the global cannabis industry, confirmed the sale of its Aurora Sun Facility in Medicine Hat, Alberta to Bevo […]

Balancing Digital Transformation, Data and Risk Management

by Sepehr Achard
24th July 2023

Greetings to our regular readership! Not long ago, we had the privilege of witnessing an engaging conversation between industry powerhouses: Neda Vaseghi, Microclimates CEO, and Loren West, the company’s CTO. […]

Vertical Farming Startups Layoffs Continues

Musk’s Square Roots Joins CEA Companies Struggling Financially

by Sepehr Achard
24th July 2023

Key Takeaways: Square Roots Restructures: The vertical farming startup, co-founded by Kimbal Musk, is closing multiple locations and laying off staff as it shifts to a new business model. AppHarvest […]

TheraCann International Announce Partnership with Terrapin Geothermics

by Sepehr Achard
24th July 2023

Sprout AI (CSE: BYFM) parent company and amalgamation target, TheraCann International, formalizes a partnership with Terrapin Geothermics Inc. Terrapin is a renowned waste heat company that converts waste energy from […]

Agricola Moderna Group Secures €15M From Azimut to Boost Vertical Farming in Italy

by Sepehr Achard
21st July 2023

Agricola Moderna Group (website), a trailblazer in the vertical farming sector with an active role in hardware and software development for indoor farming, recently confirmed the successful conclusion of an […]

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 […]