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Vertical Farming

Stay current with the latest vertical farming news, focusing on innovations, business developments, and sustainability practices within the vertical farming industry. This section provides insights for farmers, tech developers, and investors, covering advancements in crop production, energy efficiency, automation, and market trends that are redefining modern agriculture and urban food systems.

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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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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Greenhub's co-founder, Alexander Jaworski emphasized the urgency of addressing food insecurity and the environmental impact of agriculture.

Greenhub Co-Founder Calls for Reinvention of Food Systems in TEDx Dresden Talk

Alexander Jaworski emphasized the urgency of addressing food insecurity and the environmental impact of agriculture.

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Kirk Taylor outlines Land Betterment’s mission to revitalize post-industrial regions through housing and vertical farming.

Kirk Taylor on Vertical Farming, Community Impact, and Repurposing Industrial Land

Kirk Taylor outlines Land Betterment’s mission to revitalize post-industrial regions through housing and vertical farming.

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Verde Compacto, in partnership with Chivas and Revive It Sustainability Office, has installed its HUVSTER inside Estadio Akron.

Verde Compacto Introduces Vertical Farm at Estadio Akron

Verde Compacto, in partnership with Chivas and Revive It Sustainability Office, has installed its HUVSTER inside Estadio Akron.

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Rosen Systems will auction off state-of-the-art indoor farming equipment from the former Bowery Farming facility.

Rosen Systems to Auction Vertical Farming Equipment from Bowery Farming

Rosen Systems is hosting an online auction for Bowery Farming Assets closing Tuesday, March 25th at 10 AM. The sale features vertical farming systems, produce packaging equipment, and lots more! Visit our website to see all items and place your bids!

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Dickson Despommier, a microbiologist, ecologist, and considered by many as the father of modern vertical farming, has passed away

Dickson Despommier, Visionary of Vertical Farming, Passes Away

Dickson Despommier, a microbiologist, ecologist, and considered by many as the father of modern vertical farming, has passed away

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Farm Credit Canada (FCC) joins GoodLeaf Farms as an investor, strengthening the company's role in Canadian agriculture.

GoodLeaf Farms Secures Strategic Investment from FCC

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) joins GoodLeaf Farms as an investor, strengthening the company's role in Canadian agriculture.

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Mowreq completed its indoor vertical farming project in Riyadh, marking a significant milestone, according to Al-Fadli, for Saudi Arabia.

Mowreq Vertical Farming Facility in Riyadh Completed

Mowreq completed its largest indoor vertical farming project in Riyadh, marking a milestone for the country according to Al-Fadli.

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Valoya launches the LL-CV Series, a modern lighting solution for vertical farming, tissue culture, and plant research.

Valoya Introduces LL-CV Series for Vertical Farming and Plant Research

Valoya launches the LL-CV Series, a modern lighting solution for vertical farming, tissue culture, and plant research.

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