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.

Controlled Environment Agriculture Vertical Farming

The Evolution and Impact of Vertical Farming in China

Key Takeaways Technological Innovation and Urban Integration: Chinese vertical farming uniquely focuses on technological innovation and smart systems, integrating farms into urban settings, reflecting the country’s land scarcity and urban […]

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Plant Science Research Space Farming

Water Lentils: Study Assesses Their Viability As A Space Crop

Key Takeaways Leone Ermes Romano et al. (2024) studied the impact of varied gravitational conditions on Wolffia globosa (water lentils) to assess its viability as a space crop. This research […]

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Research Urban Farming

Urban Agriculture Framework: Social-Ecological Effects

Key Takeaways The research by Qiu et al. (2024) proposes scaling up urban agriculture to achieve resilient and sustainable urban systems. The current understanding of the processes and pathways for […]

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Agriculture Projects Controlled Environment Agriculture Partnerships

SpectraGrow Partners With Leaficient & Good Life Farms For Arkansas Project

Key Takeaways SpectraGrow has partnered with Leaficient and Good Life Farms to implement an autonomous greenhouse lighting control system in Bentonville, Arkansas. The system employs multi-spectral cameras and sensors to […]

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Controlled Environment Agriculture Research

High Nitrous Oxide Emissions from China’s Greenhouse Vegetable Production

Key Takeaways: China’s greenhouse vegetable production (GVP) areas have become significant nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions sources. An automatic chamber system reveals high N2O emissions, with significant variations between greenhouse parts. […]

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Agriculture Innovation Controlled Environment Agriculture Partnerships

Canobi and HarvestAi Partner On Strawberry Production

Canobi announced a partnership with HarvestAi to use ML and computer vision in their in-house lab for efficient strawberry cultivation

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Controlled Environment Agriculture Reports

Indoor Agriculture in 2023: A Path to Revival or an Ongoing Series of Obstacles?

Key Takeaways: Expert Insights: The article credits the valuable perspectives of industry experts Michael Koziol, Daniel Plant, and Chris Higgins. Their diverse views provide a multi-faceted understanding of the indoor […]

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Controlled Environment Agriculture Partnerships

NETLED Latest News: Announces New Equity Offering to Support Strategic Growth

To scale vertical farming solutions, Rejlers assumed project management responsibilities in Netled’s customer deliveries.

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AgTech Deals Controlled Environment Agriculture

Cavitation Technologies Partners with B&F Greenhouse Services

Key Takeaways: CTi & B&F Partnership: Cavitation Technologies, Inc. (CTi) has sold its Low-Pressure Nano Tech (LPN) to B&F Greenhouse Services, Inc., with a collaboration agreement to explore CTi’s water […]

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Agriculture Projects AgroFood Controlled Environment Agriculture

Saudi Arabia’s Largest Indoor Vertical Farming Project

Key Takeaways Launch of Groundbreaking Project: Saudi Arabia has initiated its largest indoor vertical farming project in Riyadh, marking a significant advancement in the country’s agricultural sector. Joint Venture Collaboration: […]

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Agriculture Innovation AgroFood Vertical Farming

Spread Co. Doubles Shelf Life Of Cut Lettuce With Techno Fresh

Spread Co., Ltd., led by CEO Shinji Inada, has made a significant breakthrough in the food processing industry.

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Agriculture Projects Vertical Farming

Ergofarm To Introduce Artechno Modules in Turkey

Key Takeaways: Ergofarm, led by Selim Kara, has moved significantly in Turkey’s vertical farming sector. The AVF+ Junior 15, a compact vertical farming unit, has been installed in Carousel Shopping […]

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Partnerships Vertical Farming

Leafood & KakÄ— MakÄ—/Nelly Jelly Announce Partnership

Leafood Lithuania, a leader in vertical farming, has teamed up with the popular brands KakÄ— MakÄ— and Nelly Jelly, marking a significant step in promoting healthy eating among children.

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Reports Urban Farming Vertical Farming

Low-Tech Vertical Farming: The Power Of Growing Upwards

Vertical farming is often associated with high-tech solutions, but low-tech vertical farming, such as vertical towers, is becoming more popular in urban and suburban areas. This method involves growing crops […]

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Space Farming

Cotton in Space: Unlocking the Secrets to Crop Resilience

Key Takeaways Critical Commodity: Cotton is a vital agricultural commodity, essential in various products but challenging to grow sustainably. Space-Based Research: University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers used the ISS National Laboratory […]

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