Controlled Environment Agriculture

Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is a farming technique that uses technology to create optimal growing conditions for plants, usually indoors or in greenhouses. This method regulates factors like temperature, humidity, light, and nutrient levels, allowing year-round cultivation regardless of external weather. CEA minimizes pests and disease, reduces water use, and enhances crop yields. Common examples include vertical farms and hydroponics. By controlling the environment, CEA aims to produce fresh food more sustainably and efficiently, often in urban areas, making it a promising solution to food supply challenges.