The Kroger-Albertson’s merger, first announced in October 2022, is facing challenges from the government, including a class action lawsuit claiming the merger would violate antitrust laws. As a result of the consolidation of larger brands in the industry, many small farmers cannot see a future for t
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Breaking into the CEA industry can be challenging, requiring a unique combination of technical knowledge, business acumen, and passion for sustainable agriculture. However, with the right skills, resources, and mindset, it is possible to successfully transition into this exciting field.
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In light of multiple CEA closures and bankruptcy filings, this is a huge indication of future potential for the industry! This article offers a great read of Kroger, which may influence other retailers to follow or be left behind.
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For those of you who are actively planning a new farm, there are many hurdles you may be facing or will face soon. We established the Agritecture Partner Network (APN) to solve these challenges.
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As plant-based meat continues to face a dip in popularity, many are wondering if the industry will be able to survive. In this article, Amanda Little asserts that this “crisis of confidence” is not the end of plant-based meat.
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The upfront cost of installing a solar energy system can still be a barrier for many farmers. That's where solar incentives come into play.
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Meet Agritecture’s newest team member, Luc Lalire! As our Client Success Manager, Luc will assist Agritecture Designer users and expand our Partner Network.
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Meet Agritecture’s newest team member, David Light! As our Business Development Consultant, David will explore new opportunities within the industry and expand Agritecture’s core business
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To improve humanity’s impact on the climate, we will need to change the way we approach agriculture in the future. Regenerative agriculture is one of many possible solutions to this issue, but its adoption on a large scale could take time.
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Agritecture (AGR) spoke with Emiliano Gutierrez (EG), Founder & CEO of Raiz, a vertical farm located in Lisbon, Portugal. An early adopter of Agritecture Designer, Gutierrez successfully opened his farm after using the resources provided to him through the platform.
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Over the last 16 months, Agritecture has been leading the development of the City of Dallas’s Comprehensive Urban Ag Plan. This plan readily addresses the regulatory barriers and land access challenges many stakeholders have voiced through community engagement.
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Editor’s Note: Increasingly around the USA, middle and high schools are creating opportunities for their students to learn about hydroponic farming. These farms offer food security to students but also offer insights into business. As the students tend to their vegetables, they gain valuable skills
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Why are vertical farming businesses facing so many challenges at the moment? Check out these five common mistakes.
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After two years of beta-testing with nearly 5,000 users from more than 100 countries, Agritecture is excited to expand our offerings with the official launch of Agritecture Designer, a data-driven solution to the economic uncertainty of the controlled environment agriculture industry.
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Editor’s Note: As farmers explore the realm of renewable energy, agrivoltaics is gaining traction. Co-locating solar panels and crops can protect the crops from extreme weather, but it also produces energy for the farm or other purposes.
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Agritecture is announcing the upcoming launch of Agritecture Designer, a first-of-its-kind online platform focused on controlled environment agriculture (CEA).
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Each year, new innovations emerge in the ag sector that transform the field. As our climate paterns become more unpredictable and extreme, these innovators offer a glimpse into a more resilient future shaped by tech-enabled ag. Check out these 5 innovators in the sector.
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As climate change makes our weather patterns increasingly extreme and unpredictable, tech-enabled ag offers a climate-resilient method of food production. In this article, Agritecture’s Founder and CEO, Henry Gordon-Smith, and Eric Adamson of Tortuga AgTech offer their insight into the applications
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Looking back, 2022 was a big year for urban agriculture and controlled environment agriculture (CEA). Through our top 10 most-viewed blog posts from 2022, we can trace current trends in the industry.
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All students at the University of Barcelona will have to take a mandatory course on the climate crisis after the establishment agreed to meet the demands of activists conducting a sit-in occupation.
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Automation is one way to cut costs and increase efficiency in a vertical farm. By using robots to help with various aspects of farming, we can supplement the need for human labor to complete tasks such as seeding, transplanting, tray washing, harvesting, packaging, labeling, and fertigation.&nbs
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Amplified Ag, which was founded in 2015 and has clients across the US, has developed a comprehensive platform for CEA that provides indoor farmers with software, embedded hardware systems, and fully enabled farms to manage their operations smoothly.
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A new report suggests limiting meat consumption to no more than two times per week to help reduce methane emissions and slow the impact of climate change. But despite multiple calls for reducing methane emissions, countries are falling short on commitments.
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Two leading controlled environment agriculture (CEA) services companies have announced a partnership. Agritecture, which offers CEA planning, research, and strategy services, and Greener Crop, which offers data-driven hydroponic farm management solutions.
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Venture capital money has poured into the CEA space at a dizzying pace. But at the end of this year, amid a global economic downturn, a correction has come, and we’ve now witnessed multiple CEA farm shutdowns, and several others lay off significant staff numbers in recent weeks.
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“Rurbanization” is the concept of incorporating green space, particularly agricultural space, into cities, and it could have a positive impact on food security in urban areas. Besides increasing food supply, rooftop or community gardens can absorb excess rainwater, absorb carbon from the atmosphere,
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Hurricanes can be a leading cause of concern for farmers working in coastal areas where severe weather is common. These storms can interrupt entire seasons of growing, but indoor farmers can take certain precautions to prevent damage to their facilities.
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Food waste is both a local and global problem. Emitting more GHGs than any country other than the US or China, food waste is also a major reason why millions of people around the world struggle to get enough quality nutrition.
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