Controlled Environment Agriculture

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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.

Heavy Metal

Heavy Metal Stress Impairs Photosynthesis in Urban Lawns

In urban areas, pollution is a major environmental issue affecting lawn establishment and maintenance. Perennial ryegrass, a common grass species, can help mitigate this problem. However, heavy metals such as […]

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Accenture CEA report

Accenture 2023 CEA Study: Challenges and Opportunities

Accenture, a global professional services company, recently published its 2023 Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) study, authored by Matt Ritchie, Jaime Guerrero, and Gaurav Sharma. The report, which features insights and […]

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Better Future Farms

Better Future Farms to Build Hydroponic Greenhouse in Virginia

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that Better Future Farms, Inc. (website) will build a new hydroponic greenhouse and processing facility in Louisa County Industrial Air Park. This will bring the […]

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Colorado farms cea

Colorado’s Growing Controlled Environment Agriculture Industry

The state of Colorado has seen recent growth in its Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry, with the establishment of new facilities and local startups providing unique features to the market. […]

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Plantlab saudi arabia

Plantlab Latest News: Saudi Greenhouses to Build Indoor Farms Across MENA

Dutch pioneer of indoor agriculture, Plantlab, has announced a collaboration with Saudi Greenhouses to build indoor farms across MENA region

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Georgia Vertical Farm

X-Caliber Rural Capital Closes $56M Bridge Loan for Hardee Fresh’s Vertical Farm in Georgia

X-Caliber Rural Capital, an affiliate of X-Caliber Holdings and a USDA-licensed lender for rural business and economic development projects, has announced closing a $56 million bridge loan for a Hardee […]

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Horticulture Lighting

Horticultural Lighting and Pest Management in Indoor Farming

Horticultural lighting has emerged as a game-changer in indoor growing facilities, allowing farmers to control and optimize the growing conditions of their crops. It has now become clear that lighting […]

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Indoor Farming & Circular Economy; indoor farms; vertical farming; agtech; agritech; precision agriculture

Circular Economy & The Role Indoor Farms Have

The circular economy is a concept that promotes sustainability by keeping resources in use for as long as possible and minimizing waste. Indoor farming, also known as controlled environment agriculture, […]

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Cannabis

FundCanna Lands Finance Partnership With gGRO Horticulture

FundCanna, the leading provider of capital to small to medium-sized businesses in the cannabis sector, has entered into an exclusive finance partnership with gGRO Horticulture, a technology company focused on […]

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Tazofarms, hemp

Tazofarms Launches New Line of Indoor Reserve Hemp Wraps in Dallas, Texas

Tazofarms, a leading indoor hydroponic hemp farm based in Dallas, Texas, has recently launched a new Indoor Reserve Hemp Wraps line. The company, already known for its THCA flower and […]

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