Managing climate and irrigation every day takes time, precision, and constant attention. That’s why many growers choose a trial with Crop Controller: a six-month program that runs in their own greenhouse, supported by an Autonomous Greenhouse Manager (AGM). During the trial, you see how AI-powered steering applies your unique crop strategy automatically, adjusting to weather changes, optimizing irrigation, and maintaining consistency without repetitive manual actions. Every decision is transparent, every adjustment traceable, and every review an opportunity to learn. It’s a practical way to experience the benefits of autonomous control and prove its value before scaling.
Why aren’t dashboards and insights enough anymore?
Dashboards give you visibility. Insights tell you what might happen. But neither closes the gap between knowing and doing. When external conditions shift, manual steering still creates delays and inconsistency. Crop Controller goes further: it takes all available information (greenhouse data, weather forecasts, crop targets) and translates it into precise, proactive actions. It doesn’t just predict; it executes. Every hour, the system recalculates optimal settings for the next three days, ensuring smooth transitions, consistent climate, and irrigation control without repetitive manual input.
What your trial includes
A trial is not a demo. It’s a substantial, real-world integration, designed to remove doubt and accelerate learning:
- Structured onboarding & weekly/biweekly reviews with your AGM to explain decisions, review performance, and fine-tune the strategy.
- Autonomous execution of climate & irrigation control aligned to your targets. Consistent, proactive, and traceable.
- Measurable outcomes: clarity on efficiency, energy management, water savings, and crop stability.
Grower experiences: confidence through results
At The Valley in the Netherlands, cultivation manager Martijn van der Giessen began with a critical mindset. The trial allowed him to experience autonomous climate & irrigation control at his own pace, understand decisions, and build confidence. With support from an Autonomous Greenhouse Manager, he shifted from “hands on every button” to “hands on the strategy,” gaining time and seeing consistent execution day after day. Autonomy here wasn’t a leap. It was a guided, controlled introduction that proved its reliability.
At Tom d’Aqui in southwestern France, the trial was designed around seamless integration with their climate computer. Once target settings were defined, Crop Controller handled execution with smoother transitions and more proactive adjustments. Leading to visible crop improvements and fewer manual interventions. The trial minimized operational errors, freed up the technical team to analyze and improve, and created a clearer path to train new staff faster. With hourly re-optimization and forward-looking control, the experience demonstrated how autonomy can support teams 24/7, without removing human oversight.
At Lebo Farms in Canada, the trial delivered measurable results: lower energy costs and improved heating efficiency. “They assured us that Crop Controller would lead to energy savings, and it did,” says grower Frank Neufeld. For him, the trial wasn’t just about technology, it was about trust. It showed that autonomy could anticipate weather changes and fine-tune the climate at exactly the right moment, something manual control could never achieve. With strong support from Blue Radix, Frank gained confidence to fully roll out Crop Controller and now sees it as a tool that helps him grow smarter every day.
How the AGM supports your team
Getting started with AI is easier when you have an expert by your side. Your Autonomous Greenhouse Manager combines deep cultivation knowledge with technical expertise and will:
- Guide your onboarding and follow-up sessions to make sure everything runs smoothly.
- Explain why Crop Controller makes certain choices and how they support your crop targets.
- Keep an eye on performance every day and answer your questions quickly.
From trial to scale
Teams that complete the six‑month program expand confidently: more departments, more locations, unique strategies, executed consistently. You retain oversight and control, while Crop Controller handles the repetitive steering and proactive adjustments that keep operations stable and predictable.
Ready to experience it in your greenhouse?
A six‑month trial at a reduced fee gives you a substantial, supported introduction to autonomous climate & irrigation control with measurable outcomes and expert guidance.
