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Cornell research: AI boosts indoor food production’s energy sustainability
The research, “Artificial Intelligence Can Regulate Light and Climate Systems to Reduce Energy Use in Plant Factories and Support Sustainable Food Production,” published Sept. 9 in Nature Food.
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Grow It York brings vertical farm to UK container park
LettUs Grow, the University of York and Spark:York come together to establish a new vertical, community farm in the UK.
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AppHarvest announces acquisition of Kentucky-based CEA; board change
The purchase of AppHarvest’s first CEA will allow the company to reduce operating costs and create positive return on equity for investors.
Indoor Ag-Con co-locating with NGA Show in 2021
The event will be held in Las Vegas at the Caesars Forum Convention Center.
Syngenta now accepting entries for seventh annual #RootedinAg Contest
Participants must submit entries by June 30.
Plenty in talks to raise $100 million in new found of funding
According to Bloomberg, SoftBank’s Vision Fund would lead the fundraising.
Freight Farms announces additions to leadership team
Former Wahlburgers CEO Rick Vanzura is the company’s new CEO with company cofounder Brad NcNamara remaining Freight Farms’ president.
Investing in technology's potential
Pittsburgh-based vertical farm Fifth Season is betting on the power of technology to grow cleaner food and create new jobs.
Industry discusses flavor in produce
A panel at the Great Lakes Ag Tech Summit discussed what flavor means to consumers and the industry.