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One central control point for your greenhouse: climate, irrigation, strategy and knowledge fully integrated
Managing greenhouse climate and irrigation is becoming increasingly complex. Higher energy prices, labor scarcity and sustainability expectations make manual steering less logical, every day. Each decision impacts crop development, energy and water use, and the workload on the grower’s entire team.
‘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 (left) is looking forward to benefiting even more from the
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
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. With autonomous climate and
Grower Perspectives: How personal support and AI drive real-world success
For many growers, moving toward Autonomous Climate & Irrigation Control by Crop Controller is more than a technological upgrade. It reshapes how decisions are made, how strategies are executed, and how daily routines are organized. In that transition, the support of the Autonomous Greenhouse Managers (AGM) play an essential role.
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
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,
‘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
Strategic screen use in autumn: how Crop Controller helps you get it right
As the greenhouse season shifts from summer into autumn, growers face a familiar but complex challenge: when to start closing energy screens. It’s not just a technical decision, it’s a strategic one that affects energy use, crop health, and climate stability. And it’s exactly the kind of decision that Crop
“Every irrigation shot counts: Crop Controller tunes into your crop’s natural rhythm”
Growers face daily decisions under pressure. Light intensity, outside temperature, humidity, drain levels—everything is constantly changing. And every irrigation decision has consequences. A single mistake can affect the root zone, nutrient uptake, and overall plant balance. This is exactly the complexity Crop Controller is designed to manage.