Controlled Environment Agriculture

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.

Revolutionizing Vertical Farming with Robotics

We sat with Urban Farms Inc. (Website, LinkedIn) CEO & Co-Founder Maximilian Knight to discuss the company’s business model and long-term goals for the industry. Urban Farms is a Colorado-based company that seeks […]

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Regenerative Agriculture and Energy Efficiency

Regenerative agriculture is a way of farming that aims to restore and revitalize land to improve soil health and boost biodiversity. The ultimate goal of regenerative agriculture is to establish […]

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Shipping Containers: A Sustainable Solution for Indoor Farming?

Indoor farming, including large-scale warehouses and greenhouse farms, has become increasingly popular. However, Don Taylor mentioned in his latest article that these farms require a significant amount of carbon-intensive inputs such as […]

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What Can Be The Impact Of Indoor Farming On Local Economy?

What can be the impact of indoor farming on the local economy? Indoor farming is becoming an increasingly important solution for sustainable food production and economic growth as the world’s […]

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Study Reveals Impact of Light Spectra on Vertical Farming Crops

The determination of the optimal light spectra for growing crops can be a challenging task for many growers, both established and newcomers. With the increased popularity of LED lighting, the […]

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Aquaponics: A Sustainable & Efficient Farming Method?

Aquaponics is considered a sustainable and efficient method of farming that combines raising fish (aquaculture) with growing plants (hydroponics) in a closed system. The waste produced by the fish provides […]

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Enhancing Research Capabilities at University of York

Vertically Urban, a horticultural lighting expert, and LettUs Grow, an aeroponic farming innovator, are working together to enhance the research capabilities of an award-winning vertical farm called “Grow it York”. […]

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Grow Glide Launches Low-Cost Eco Glide Vertical Farming System

Grow Glide, a company specializing in vertical, mobile cannabis cultivation solutions, has launched Eco Glide, a low-cost vertical farming system. The system based on Grow Glide’s premium racking and table […]

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Aeroponic Rolling Benches Unlock Large-Scale Crop Production

LettUs Grow, a technology company, has developed Aeroponic Rolling Benches in partnership with Crop Health & Protection Ltd. and Stockbridge Technology Centre. This technology combines ultrasonic aeroponic irrigation with rolling […]

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Emerging Trends in 2023 in Indoor Farming

As we enter a new year full of uncertainty given the state of the economy as a whole, here are certain trends identified in 2022 that are likely to further […]

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