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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.

Area 2 Farms secured $9 million in a funding round led by Slow Ventures and Seven Seven Six, with participation from ANIMO Ventures.

Area 2 Farms Raises $9 Million to Expand Local Agriculture Network

Area 2 Farms secured $9 million in a funding round led by Slow Ventures and Seven Seven Six, with participation from ANIMO Ventures.

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Burro, a developer of autonomous outdoor robots, announced the expansion of its fleet at Petitti Family Farms in Lake County, Ohio. The farm will increase its number of Burro Grande robots from 10, deployed earlier this year, to 25 by the end of 2025.

Burro Expands Autonomous Robot Fleet with Petitti Family Farms in Ohio

Burro, a developer of autonomous outdoor robots, announced the expansion of its fleet at Petitti Family Farms in Lake County, Ohio. The farm will increase its number of Burro Grande robots from 10, deployed earlier this year, to 25 by the end of 2025.

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JumpLights®, a lighting solutions company, launched the Catalyst Pro under canopy light, building on its previous generation of products.

JumpLights Launches Catalyst Pro Under Canopy Light for Cannabis Cultivation

JumpLights®, a lighting solutions company, launched the Catalyst Pro under canopy light, building on its previous generation of products.

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Heliospectra AB, a global provider of intelligent lighting technology for greenhouse and controlled plant growth environments, has appointed Rebecca Nordin as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective September 15, 2025.

Heliospectra Appoints Rebecca Nordin as Chief Financial Officer

Heliospectra AB, a global provider of intelligent lighting technology for greenhouse and controlled plant growth environments, has appointed Rebecca Nordin as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective September 15, 2025.

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GreenTech North America will hold its first edition on September 23–24, 2026, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

GreenTech North America to Debut in Philadelphia in 2026

GreenTech North America will hold its first edition on September 23–24, 2026, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

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Explore how container farms for healthcare improve patient nutrition and support community wellness in hospitals. Wellstar Hospital in Georgia operates an onsite container farm called "WellFarm" through a partnership with FarmBox Foods.

Container Farms for Healthcare: How FarmBox Foods Supports Patient Nutrition and Community Health

Explore how container farms for healthcare improve patient nutrition and support community wellness in hospitals.

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REWE Green Farming In Berlin-Lankwitz, in collaboration with ECF Farmsystems, Celebrates topping-out ceremony with project stakeholders.

REWE Green Farming In Berlin-Lankwitz Celebrates Topping-Out Ceremony

REWE Green Farming In Berlin-Lankwitz, in collaboration with ECF Farmsystems, Celebrates topping-out ceremony with project stakeholders.

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Gooddrop Ltd has unveiled the first garment made from cotton grown in the UK, produced at its vertical farming R&D facility.

Gooddrop Ltd Unveils First UK-Grown Cotton Garment Through Vertical Farming

Gooddrop Ltd has unveiled the first garment made from cotton grown in the UK, produced at its vertical farming R&D facility.

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Raiven Capital invests in Vertical Harvest, scaling AI-driven vertical farming that boosts food security, efficiency, and inclusion.

Raiven Capital (Dubai) Announces Strategic Investment in Vertical Harvest

Key Takeaways: Raiven Capital invests in U.S.-based vertical farming company Vertical Harvest Flagship farm in Maine produces the equivalent of 250 acres of crops on half an acre Partnership integrates […]

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Forever Feed Technologies secures $4M from JR Automation to deploy 8 indoor Grow Systems™, boosting sustainable dairy & beef feed.

Forever Feed Technologies Secures $4 Million Investment from JR Automation for Indoor Grow Systems

Forever Feed Technologies (FFT) has completed the FFT Innovation Center at River Ranch Farms in Hanford, California

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