‘The perfect balance between people and AI at Árpád’
Hungarian tomato and pepper grower Árpád-Agrár began working with Crop Controller from Blue Radix a year ago. While it took some time to fully implement and master the system, the results after the first season are positive. Grower Ákos Magyar is looking forward to benefiting even more from the Autonomous Growing system in the new season. We explore his experiences and also highlight the perspective of János Lóczi, President at Gremon Systems, on how they support Árpád in their Autonomous Growing journey.
One central control point for your greenhouse: climate, irrigation, strategy and knowledge fully integrated
In the greenhouse, nothing operates in isolation. Irrigation influences humidity; humidity affects temperature control; temperature changes plant activity and water demand; CO₂ and radiation steer assimilation and transpiration.
When these factors are steered manually and reactively, growers spend time correcting one adjustment with another. Crop Controller avoids this by continuously recalculating climate and irrigation settings based on real-time data, weather forecasts and crop behavior.
The result is practical: fewer reactive corrections and more consistent execution of the grower’s crop strategy.
Autonomous solution Crop Controller gives growers a clear advantage
Ronald Hoek, CEO of Blue Radix and one of the 3 co-founders, explains the rapid development of the company and its applications in an interview with Fruchthandel Magazin. Blue Radix, a spin-off of Dutch company AgroEnergy, started in 2019 with a strong team and, thanks to this foundation, launched its first working product, Crop Controller, in early 2022.
Press Release | Blue Radix 2026 Agribusiness Award finalist
Blue Radix is very proud of our nomination for the Dutch 2026 Agribusiness Award. This recognition underscores the growing importance of autonomous control in greenhouse horticulture, where we contribute to the global food supply in a sustainable and efficient manner, even where crop expertise is scarce.
Grower Perspectives: How personal support and AI drive real-world success
Blue Radix combines AI technology, personal guidance, and crop expertise within one service, and that’s what truly sets us apart.
Growers describe this support as the key to adopting autonomy with confidence. Geert van der Wel, one of the four AGMs at Blue Radix, captures it well: “We work together and guide growers toward autonomous control with an approach that feels like on-the-job training: practical, personal, and step by step.” Keep reading to discover what growers themselves say about the value of that support.
Autonomous Control with Personal Support
Working with AI is new for many growers and sometimes requires an adjustment in their working methods. That’s why support from an expert – especially during the start-up phase – is essential to navigate the world of autonomous climate and irrigation control. The Autonomous Greenhouse Managers at Blue Radix provide that support. “We combine AI technology, personal guidance, and crop expertise within one service, and that’s what truly sets us apart.”
Seeing is believing: how growers take the first step towards autonomous control
A six-month trial with Crop Controller gives you a practical introduction to AI-powered climate and irrigation steering, whilst being supported by an Autonomous Greenhouse Manager. During the trial, you’ll see how the system turns data and forecasts into proactive actions, maintaining consistency without repetitive manual work. Every decision is transparent, every adjustment traceable, and every review an opportunity to learn. It’s the most effective way to prove the value of autonomous control before scaling.
‘Lower energy costs reinforce our trust in Crop Controller’
Grower Frank Neufeld is enthusiastic about Crop Controller, highlighting its continuous development and innovation. “It creates the right climate for the plant based on past, current and future conditions, something I couldn’t achieve on my own.”
Tom d’Aqui goes from greenhouse to smarthouse
When every decision counts, automation becomes a game-changer. Tom d’Aqui, a leading French growers’ cooperative, turned to Blue Radix’s Crop Controller to optimize and control climate and irrigation with AI. “It’s like having an expert on duty 24/7, something no crop manager could realistically achieve,” says Toby Wright.
AI Meets Agriculture: Ridder & Blue Radix Inspire Growers in Mexico
Recently, Ridder and Blue Radix hosted an exclusive breakfast seminar in the Mexican city of Querétaro, bringing together a select group of greenhouse growers and industry professionals to explore the power of autonomous technology in horticulture.
The morning was filled with insights on how AI is already helping Mexican growers tackle labor shortages, save resources such as water, energy, fertilizer and labor, while growing more consistently. With Ridder’s smart greenhouse solutions and Blue Radix’s autonomous Climate and Irrigation Control, attendees saw firsthand how innovation is driving real results.