The partnership has 4 clear goals:

1. Share knowledge about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous Growing in greenhouse operations.
2. Prepare students to run greenhouse operations with AI-driven solutions.
3. Optimize the functionalities of AI-driven solutions to meet the specific needs of Mexican growers.
4. Stimulate the use of AI in today’s greenhouses in Mexico by demonstrating the value of these solutions at Mid- and High-tech production facilities at Ceickor and around the country.

Resolve the shortage of skilled growers
Blue Radix provides solutions for autonomous growing to resolve the shortage of experienced and skilled growers in Mexico and in 14 other countries. With 30 colleagues from many different countries and backgrounds, the company has 1 purpose: to empower growers to manage a multitude of hectares, whilst improving their yield and product quality.

An open mind to overcome challenges
Felix concludes: “We know that the industry is facing some fundamental challenges. Technology is there to empower and help us get the most from greenhouse production. Reducing the use of scarce resources like water, fertilizers and energy is part of this approach. Being realistic, practical and open-minded assures us that, as players in horticulture, we can overcome the challenges and continue improving production and value. Together with Blue Radix, Ceickor can further contribute to that mutual goal.”