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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.

UNS Farms operates one of Dubai’s largest commercial vertical farming facilities, producing up to 1,500 kilograms of fresh produce daily.

UNS Farms Expands Urban Agriculture Capabilities in the UAE

UNS Farms operates one of Dubai’s largest commercial vertical farming facilities, producing up to 1,500 kilograms of fresh produce daily.

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VegPro International inaugurates new 5.2-hectare Vermax glass greenhouse in Sherrington, Quebec.

VegPro International Opens High-Tech Vermax Greenhouse in Quebec

VegPro International inaugurates new 5.2-hectare Vermax glass greenhouse in Sherrington, Quebec.

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Planet Farms and Swiss Life Asset Managers create a new JV dedicated to CEA infrastructure, with a planned investment of up to €200M.

Planet Farms & Swiss Life Asset Managers Launch €200M JV

Planet Farms is launching a new Pesto line under the Luca 1863 brand at the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show in New York.

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GrowDirector introduces AI Climate Summary, a tool delivering automated weekly greenhouse climate reports.

GrowDirector Launches AI Climate Summary to Simplify Greenhouse Management

GrowDirector introduces AI Climate Summary, a tool delivering automated weekly greenhouse climate reports.

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Freight Farms ceased operations on April 30, 2025, discontinuing services and support after 13 years in container-based vertical farming.

Freight Farms Ceases Operations As Of April 30th

Freight Farms ceased operations on April 30, 2025, discontinuing services and support after 13 years in container-based vertical farming.

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Nature's Miracle will purchase five EV trucks from ZO Motors North America, LLC, with delivery expected by Q2 2025.

Nature’s Miracle Launches Mobile Vertical Farming Initiative with EV Trucks

Nature's Miracle will purchase five EV trucks from ZO Motors North America, LLC, with delivery expected by Q2 2025.

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DENSO CORPORATION has signed a MoU with Delphy Groep BV to jointly develop solutions for data-driven smart horticulture.

DENSO & Delphy Partner to Advance Data-Driven Smart Horticulture

DENSO CORPORATION has signed a MoU with Delphy Groep BV to jointly develop solutions for data-driven smart horticulture.

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Hexagro entered liquidation after being unable to close a recent funding round, ending an 8Y effort to make urban farming more accessible.

Hexagro Enters Liquidation Following Eight-Year Journey in Urban Agriculture

Hexagro entered liquidation after being unable to close a recent funding round, ending an 8Y effort to make urban farming more accessible.

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Pure Harvest Smart Farms has introduced its first line of Strawberry Preserves, featuring four flavour variants including three inspired by regional culinary traditions.

Pure Harvest Launches Strawberry Preserves with Regional Flavours & Food Waste Focus

Pure Harvest Smart Farms has introduced its first line of Strawberry Preserves, featuring four flavour variants including three inspired by regional culinary traditions.

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U of T Scarborough enhances sustainability research with the installation of 4 Harvest Walls, donated by Harvest Today, in its greenhouses.

U of T Scarborough Advances Urban Farming with Harvest Wall Technology

U of T Scarborough enhances sustainability research with the installation of 4 Harvest Walls, donated by Harvest Today, in its greenhouses.

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