October brought signs of life to the decimated indoor ag sector. Two new indoor farms opened, specialty crop funding continued…
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Dyson’s 250% Yield Breakthrough Headlines June AgTech: Vertical Farming Advances, M&A Activity, and Industry Setbacks
June saw the debut of Dyson’s rotating vertical system, along with expansion at Little Leaf Farms and more M&A in…
July 21, 2025
Indoor Agriculture Pivots to Home Gardens as Vertical Farming Failures Drive Strategic Reevaluation
The indoor agriculture industry is pivoting as high-profile vertical farming failures force tech manufacturers to reevaluate their business strategies. While…
June 19, 2025
Freight Farms Bankruptcy and iUNU’s $20M Raise Highlight April’s Indoor Ag Contrasts
The Freight Farms bankruptcy naturally dominated April’s news. It masked positive funding announcements, with a new round for automation firm…
May 10, 2025
Freight Farms Resources: Indoor Ag Companies Stepping Up to Support Freight Farmers
The indoor farming world lost a pioneer last week. On April 30, 2025, Freight Farms-the Boston-based company that brought container…
May 5, 2025
BrightFarms & Plenty Ag open new farms in September
BrightFarms and Plenty Ag’s new farms were just one of the bright spots in a busy September for CEA. We…
October 3, 2024
Atarraya: Innovating Indoor Shrimp Farming in the U.S.
Indoor shrimp farming presents unique challenges and opportunities, especially as demand for sustainable and locally produced seafood grows in the…
September 12, 2024
CEA’s Environmental Impact Defended in August 2024
CEA’s environmental impact was reassessed this month thanks to a new academic study. Though funding was slow, there were acquisitions…
September 8, 2024
Exploring Rooted Robotics and the Future of Automation in Agriculture
At Contain, automation is consistently one of the most popular categories on our Equipped pre-owned equipment marketplace. It’s popular…
July 19, 2024
Exploring the Potential of Hydroponic Hops: Benefits, Challenges, and Economics
The hydroponic hops market is gaining traction, driven by rising demand for craft beer and innovative approaches by companies like…