Apex Greenhouses Sells Minority Stake To GreenV
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 […]
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.
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 […]
French Council of State Overturns Ban on Sale of Organic Summer Vegetables Grown in Heated Greenhouses
- by Sepehr Achard
- 3rd July 2023
In a landmark decision, the French Council of State has ruled against a ban on selling organic summer vegetables grown in heated greenhouses in France between December 21 and April […]
Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation Awards $75K CCF Grant to KAPPA AgTech
- by Sepehr Achard
- 27th June 2023
The Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) announced today that Vienna-based agricultural technology firm, KAPPA AgTech, is the recipient of a Commonwealth Commercialization Fund (CCF) grant amounting to $75,000. This recent […]