Koidra Inc

This partnership will combine their different strengths in order to accelerate the evolution of autonomous greenhouses, aided by a seamless blend of advanced hardware and software to meet the rapidly evolving demands of the greenhouse industry. Priva’s extensive experience and expertise in climate control systems, combined with Koidra’s unrivaled success and advancements in autonomous greenhouse growing, create a formidable force set to revolutionize the Controlled Environment Agriculture sector.

https://www.koidra.ai/news/priva-and-koidra-partnership/

Under the project title “Autonomous Controlled Environment System for Year-Round Berry Production”, the Koidra team, in collaboration with Principal Applicant – Dr. Youbin Zheng of the University of Guelph, and Co-applicant – Dr. Xiuming Hao from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, is on a quest to pioneer the next era of strawberry production in the controlled environments, significantly increasing yield and sustainability factors.

Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, Koidra’s innovative solutions continuously refine and optimize environmental parameters in greenhouses, such as temperature and CO2 levels, ensuring ideal growth conditions and resource efficiency. Dr. Youbin Zheng elaborated, “Operating a greenhouse is like orchestrating a symphony; every component must harmonize. And with berries, the stakes are higher. But through our shared expertise, we’re crafting an intuitive and resource-efficient berry-growing environment.”

Autonomous Strawberry Production
Their collaboration has consistently delivered exceptional results. In 2018, Dr. Ken Tran of Koidra teamed up with Dr. Xiuming Hao from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, securing a resounding win in an autonomous greenhouse challenge centered on cucumbers. This triumph was twofold, setting a benchmark with record yields and top-tier sustainability ratings in energy, water, and CO2 efficiency.

Fast forward to 2022, Koidra rose to the occasion once more. Facing a challenge with lettuce, they clinched another win, outperforming expert growers by an impressive 27% in profit, all the while upholding strong sustainability metrics.

Highlighting real-world implications, Dr. Tran noted, “In our recent pilots, Koidra’s technology dramatically boosted yields — organic eggplants and mini cucumbers saw increases of 27% and 20% respectively. It’s a clear testament to our technology’s broad impact and adaptability.”

Using AI we don’t aim to replace growers; we seek to elevate their potential to unparalleled heights.

DR. KEN TRAN, KOIDRA CEO
The strides made by this collaboration are not merely steps toward sustainable berry farming; they are giant leaps for the future of agriculture. Koidra Inc. is proud to be a part of the Homegrown Innovation Challenge, driving innovation that promises to shape the future of Canadian farming, bolster food security, and inspire global change.

https://www.koidra.ai/news/autonomous-strawberry-production/