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What’s next for the vertical farming sector of controlled environment agriculture (CEA)? In a new comprehensive report from CEAg World, readers can dive deep into the critical topics shaping this volatile segment of the industry.

Plant factories are failing, with multiple companies closing or going bankrupt in recent months. This includes the largest vertical farm on the planet, in Compton, Los Angeles.

Vertical farming is transforming the agriculture industry, providing a sustainable and cost-effective solution to meet growing food demand. Ikei, supported by the MIF, is revolutionizing its implementation.

While Canadians are taking time at the grocery store looking for Canadian-made products and labels like the maple leaf, local food growers are ramping up production to meet demand.

Jon Lomow is the co-founder of Fieldless Farms, an indoor vertical farm in Cornwall, Ont. He grows leafy greens and mushrooms year-round and says his produce has been flying off the shelf.

While U.S. tariffs threaten much of the Canadian economy, business is booming for an Ottawa-based startup that builds indoor farming units for made-in-Canada produce – also known as vertical farms.

 Vertical Farming Market is Expected to reach a high CAGR of 24.6% during the forecasting period (2024- 2031). The decreasing arable land and depleting natural resources are motivating the crop growing communities towards effective farming practices that follow the 'law of minimum'.