Key Takeaways:
- greenhub has released a new 33-page whitepaper titled “Bridging the Data Divide: Building a Common Standard for CEA”, focused on standardizing data measurement and reporting in controlled-environment agriculture (CEA).
- The publication examines how inconsistent data on temperature, light, humidity, and CO₂ can hinder collaboration and comparability across research, engineering, and production systems.
- Developed by eight co-authors from academia and industry, the paper proposes a unified “data language” to improve transparency and communication between greenhouses, vertical farms, and research facilities.
- The document includes practical templates, standardized measurement methods, and case studies illustrating how shared standards can advance efficiency and sustainability in CEA.
- Co-author Alexander Jaworski, General Manager at greenhub, emphasized the paper’s goal of fostering interoperability across the agtech ecosystem.
greenhub Launches Initiative to Standardize Data in CEA
greenhub has published its latest whitepaper, “Bridging the Data Divide: Building a Common Standard for CEA”, addressing one of the most persistent challenges in modern agriculture — inconsistent environmental data. The report outlines how differences in sensor placement, measurement intervals, and reporting formats can lead to conflicting interpretations, even when identical figures are recorded.
By comparing common measurement practices for temperature, light, humidity, and CO₂, the authors highlight the need for a shared framework to ensure data accuracy and reproducibility across systems.
“The future of sustainable farming depends on speaking the same data language,” said Alexander Jaworski, co-author and General Manager at greenhub.
Collaboration Between Researchers, Growers, and Engineers
The paper was co-authored by a multidisciplinary team including greenhouse and indoor growers, engineers, plant scientists, and vertical-farming specialists. Contributors include Isabelle van Doorn and Alexander Jaworski from greenhub, with input from Gerwin de Vries (Witlofkwekerij Lof), Sam Loontjens (Wageningen University & Research), Pantelis Kleanthidis (Blue Radix), Laura van de Kreeke (Growy), Katia Kouloumprouka Zacharaki (NIAB), and Christoph Theunert (MeWeDo).
Together, the authors establish a foundation for a standardized approach to CEA data, bridging the gap between research and commercial operations.
What the Whitepaper Offers
The publication provides:
- Standardized measurement protocols for key environmental variables (temperature, humidity, light, CO₂, and energy).
- Metadata structures for sensors, crops, and digital control systems.
- Reporting templates and formulas designed for consistent cross-sector data exchange.
- Practical case studies illustrating how uniform data handling can improve collaboration and benchmarking between growers and researchers.
greenhub: Building Transparency and Efficiency in AgTech
By establishing a shared framework for environmental data, greenhub aims to facilitate greater collaboration between research institutions, growers, and technology providers. The report underscores that data consistency is critical for scaling innovation in both greenhouse and vertical farming operations.
The whitepaper is available for free download here, alongside supporting infographics and expert interviews for industry stakeholders interested in advancing data transparency across the global CEA community.
