On Tuesday 16 January 2025, the winner of the 4th edition of the Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge will be announced. During an event in Bleiswijk, it will be announced which team has been most successful in the autonomous and sustainable cultivation of dwarf tomatoes.
The international competition offers teams the chance to grow crops completely autonomously using artificial intelligence, smart algorithms, and machine learning. Wageningen University & Research's BU Greenhouse Horticulture is organizing the challenge.
About the Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge
The Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge challenges international teams of researchers, tech specialists, and growers to grow crops autonomously. In this edition, five teams grew dwarf tomatoes using AI and cultivation models. The goal is not only high yields but also maximum sustainability, such as efficient use of energy and CO₂. The initiative focuses on innovative solutions for urban agriculture, where dwarf tomatoes are a promising crop.
Source: Wageningen University & Research