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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.

Medcan Australia Opens Advanced $12M Vertical Farming Hub

by Sepehr Achard
14th August 2023

According to Business News Australia, Medcan Australia has inaugurated its $12 million vertical farming facility in Heathwood, Brisbane. Claimed to be the southern hemisphere's most technologically advanced, the 3,000 sqm […]

Small-Scale Vertical Farming: A Path To Meet Unit Economics?

by Sepehr Achard
14th August 2023

In an age of expanding populations, decreasing arable land, and growing concern over the sustainability of traditional farming practices, vertical farming has gained considerable attention. As Yannick Hoyer, the marketing […]

Space Controlled Environment Agriculture: The Future of Sustainable Food Production

by Sepehr Achard
11th August 2023

According to a recent study by Wright et al., 2023, the future of food production may lie beyond our planet. The research emphasizes the growing significance of terrestrial controlled environment […]

Modus and Alberta Food Security Introduce Viintus

by Sepehr Achard
10th August 2023

Modus has teamed up with Alberta Food Security in a landmark collaboration to launch Viintus, a state-of-the-art building structure set to redefine the agricultural landscape. This partnership merges the prowess […]

ADQ and Safe Haven Solution team up to construct a high-tech, sustainable greenhouse at ADQ’s AgTech Park in KEZAD.

ADQ and Safe Haven Solutions Collaborate

by admin1
8th August 2023

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is well-known for its rapid economic development, iconic skyscrapers, and luxurious lifestyle. However, the country's desert landscape presents significant challenges for traditional agriculture, leading to […]

Missouri Department of Agriculture Launches Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant Program

by Sepehr Achard
7th August 2023

The Missouri Department of Agriculture has unveiled a new funding initiative, the Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant Program. This program bolsters urban agriculture and economic development in designated urbanized areas. Successful […]

Ecoslay Partners with Urban Farm for Sustainable Plant-Based Haircare

by Sepehr Achard
28th July 2023

Atlanta-based haircare brand, Ecoslay, has announced a unique partnership with the Truly Living Well Center For Natural Urban Agriculture, a local urban farm, in an effort to harvest fresh, organic […]

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 […]