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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.

Making the Switch: Agtech The Benefits of Replacing HPS Lighting with LED Grow Lights

Making the Switch: The Benefits of Replacing HPS Lighting with LED Grow Lights

Light Science Technologies (LST) encourages glasshouse growers to switch from high-pressure sodium (HPS) lighting to LED lighting to save energy costs and improve the environment. But what are the benefits […]

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African Agriculture and the Future of Food Systems: The Promise of Vertical Farming

African agriculture is facing significant challenges as it strives to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population to overcome these challenges and support the development of future food systems […]

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Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund Backs AgTech company, Hippo Harvests

Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund Backs Climate-Tech Startup to Reduce Food Waste and Land Use

Amazon is taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint and make its operations more sustainable. For example, the company’s Climate Pledge Fund has invested in Hippo Harvest. This climate-tech startup […]

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Light Spectrum

The Importance of Light Spectrum in Plant Growth

As the popularity of indoor and greenhouse agriculture continues to grow, so does the demand for efficient and effective lighting solutions. For many growers, both established and newcomers, determining the […]

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AgTech company, Rising Farms Expands Indoor Farming Footprint in Mexico

Rising Farms Expands Indoor Farming Footprint in Mexico

Rising Farms, a high-tech indoor farming company based in Mexico, has announced an expansion. The company has revealed plans to launch a new facility, expanding its indoor farming space to […]

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AgTech company, Betterment Harvest Takes a 50% Stake In Ontario Greenhouse

Betterment Harvest Takes a 50% Stake In Ontario Greenhouse

Betterment Harvest, has recently closed on 50% ownership interests in JC Fresh Farms Ltd. and Orangeline Farms Ltd.

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One solution to this problem is using refurbished, decommissioned shipping containers as the primary structure for indoor farms.

Shipping Containers: A Sustainable Solution for Indoor Farming?

One solution to this problem is using refurbished, decommissioned shipping containers as the primary structure for indoor farms.

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Aquaponics: A Sustainable Solution for Efficient Food Production?

Aquaponics: A Sustainable & Efficient Farming Method?

Is Aquaponics a sustainable & efficient farming method? What are the advantages & disadvantages of such a method?

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Grow Glide, a company specializing in mobile cannabis cultivation solutions, has launched Eco Glide, a low-cost vertical farming system

Grow Glide Launches Low-Cost Eco Glide Vertical Farming System

Grow Glide, a company specializing in mobile cannabis cultivation solutions, has launched Eco Glide, a low-cost vertical farming system

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Saudi Arabia has announced a SAR 4 billion (USD 1Bn) plan in the expansion of the country's plant resources sector and greenhouses by 2025.

Saudi Arabia Unveils USD 1Bn Investment Plan in Greenhouses

Saudi Arabia has announced a SAR 4 billion (USD 1Bn) plan in the expansion of the country's plant resources sector and greenhouses by 2025.

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