Recently, Finka, a Mexico-based specialist in greenhouse grown tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers, scaled their operations with Crop Controller across nine greenhouses, reaching the maximum available hectares. Grower Humberto Rojas explains why scaling up was the logical next step.
Humberto Rojas: “The greenhouse runs smoothly and the system essentially takes care of itself. That means I spend less time behind the computer and more time with the plants, which gives me a clearer view of what’s happening in the greenhouse instead of constantly reacting to screens.
One of the big improvements has been the way we can manage humidity in real time. That has helped us maintain a much healthier climate inside the greenhouse and has supported better pest and disease prevention overall.
What also stands out is how easy Crop Controller is to use. Once everything is set up, it simply fits into the workflow. Crop Controller proved its value to us. When we decided to scale up, it simply grew along with us, one system, more hectares, more efficiency. The real comparison for me was always simple: what does the technology cost, and what does it bring back? For us, the return was clear.
I encourage other growers to experience autonomous climate and irrigation control in their own greenhouse. Once you experience it in your own greenhouse, it is the best way to see the benefits Crop Controller brings.”
