A Deep Dive into CEA and Vertical Farming
In a recent exchange of ideas, Sonia Lo unfold.ag's CEO and a board member at Urban-gro, together with Randy Frederick, a strategic advisor at Urban-gro, dissected the CEA and Vertical […]
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.
Tenchijin Ventures into Space Farming, Harnesses Big Data for Lunar Asparagus Cultivation
- by Sepehr Achard
- 19th June 2023
Japanese space venture Tenchijin, accredited by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), is revolutionizing agriculture by applying its Tenchijin COMPASS data utilization platform. Tenchijin has a bold vision for future […]
Global Leaders Collaborate to Scale Up Vertical Farming
- by Sepehr Achard
- 12th June 2023
Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the global leader in lighting, has announced a joint venture with Philips Horticulture LED Solutions, 80 Acres Farms, and Siemens to scale up vertical farming globally. This […]
The Tripartite Impact of AI and Automation in CEA
- by Sepehr Achard
- 12th June 2023
The influence of AI and automation in CEA (Controlled Environment Agriculture) on indoor vertical farming is expected to progress gradually, transitioning from short-term labor optimization to long-term autonomous farming operations. […]
Developing Fully Integrated CEA Facilities wth Kris Nightengale (KyleTalksAgtech #225)
- by calvin2023
- 12th June 2023
In the recent episode of CropTalk, #KyleTalksAgtech, Kyle Barnett converses with Kris Nightengale, Vice President of Sales at AdeptAg (website). This episode focuses on the intriguing origin story of AdeptAg, […]
PPG Expands Operations into the EU with a New Office in the Netherlands
- by Sepehr Achard
- 7th June 2023
PPG, a prominent UK-based horticultural LED lighting installer, has recently announced the launch of its new office in the Netherlands. This initiative is a part of PPG's strategic plan to […]
AgTech Startup Growee Bags Funding for North American Growth
- by Sepehr Achard
- 6th June 2023
Israeli-based AgTech startup Growee has secured an undisclosed investment from several respected impact angel investors, the Israeli Innovation Authority, and the Israeli Ministry of Economy. The company is renowned for […]
Chris Higgins Joins Boon Greenhouse Consultancy’s Advisory Board
- by Sepehr Achard
- 6th June 2023
Boon Greenhouse Consultancy has welcomed industry stalwart Chris Higgins to its Advisory Board in a strategic move to bolster its innovative approach to tailor-made greenhouse growing processes and operations. Serge […]
Expanding Market Access for Seed-Applied Technologies
- by admin1
- 1st June 2023
Precision Laboratories, LLC. and Direct Enterprises, Inc. (DEI) have recently joined forces through a distribution agreement. This strategic collaboration aims to expand market access for seed-applied technologies developed by Precision […]
Leveraging Transparent Solar Panels
- by Sepehr Achard
- 31st May 2023
The latest episode of the Green Sense Show, a prominent radio program dedicated to sustainability, delved into the world of innovative agricultural practices with lead scientist Professor Yang Yang from […]