The Energy Conundrum In Indoor Farming: How Power Constraints Shaped Innovation in 2025
Discover the impact of rising energy costs on indoor farming innovation and the focus on optimizing power consumption.
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.
LocalDutch Introduces Scalable Urban Farm Shop Model Combining On-Site Production and Retail
- by Sepehr Achard
- 12th February 2026
LocalDutch, a The Hague-based agri-tech and food retail company, has announced plans to roll out a standardized and scalable urban farming model that integrates controlled-environment agriculture with direct-to-consumer retail and local delivery.
Fisher River Cree Nation Launches Hydroponic Farm to Strengthen Food Security in Northern Manitoba
- by Sepehr Achard
- 12th February 2026
Fisher River Cree Nation (FRCN) launches year-round hydroponic farm in partnership with ADRA Canada and Growcer Corp.
Smart Monitoring and Controls Pilots with Commercial Growers Uncover Major Energy Savings
- by Sepehr Achard
- 11th February 2026
Smart monitoring and controls significantly reduce energy consumption. Learn how these technologies optimize agricultural practices.
Ÿnsect Reports Raise Questions About Operations
- by Sepehr Achard
- 10th February 2026
Ÿnsect has entered administration following prolonged financial and operational challenges.
Why Automation and Robotics Dominated CEA Innovation in 2025
- by Sepehr Achard
- 5th February 2026
Discover how Automation CEA is reshaping vertical farming with innovative robotics and AI-driven platforms for labor-intensive tasks.
AdeptAg Announces One-Year Partnership With FGM to Expand Greenhouse Solutions
- by Sepehr Achard
- 5th February 2026
AdeptAg announced a new one-year partnership with FGM, formalizing a collaboration aimed at delivering greenhouse infrastructure and integrated solutions to commercial growers.
RVO Funds SPROUT Project to Support Fossil-Free Greenhouse Horticulture in the Netherlands
- by Sepehr Achard
- 4th February 2026
RVO (Netherlands Enterprise Agency) is funding a €5.6 million project called SPROUT, aimed at helping the greenhouse horticulture sector move away from fossil fuels while supporting the broader Dutch energy transition.
Canadian Tree Nursery Association Calls for National Action on Post-Wildfire Forest Restoration Gap
- by Sepehr Achard
- 2nd February 2026
The Canadian Tree Nursery Association unveiled alarming data highlighting Canada’s post-wildfire reforestation challenge.
Mondi Products Launches Avara Technology to Advance Safety and Sustainability in Horticulture
- by Sepehr Achard
- 30th January 2026
Mondi Products announced the launch of Avara Technology, a proprietary food-grade material for horticultural tools.