Key Takeaways
- Innovation in Crop Registration: IUNU challenges conventional crop registration methods in greenhouse agriculture, advocating for a data-driven approach to optimize crop production.
- Limitations of Traditional Methods: Traditional manual crop registration methods are criticized for their inability to provide comprehensive insights due to variability among plants, being time-consuming, expensive, and prone to errors.
- Automated Solution: IUNU introduces an automated crop registration module within its LUNA platform for tomatoes, offering real-time insights into plant growth and performance.
- Empowering Growers: This innovative approach aims to empower greenhouse growers by providing precise data to optimize growing conditions, identify issues early, and improve decision-making processes.
- Invitation to Explore LUNA: IUNU invites greenhouse growers to learn more about how the LUNA platform can enhance their operations, offering opportunities for discussions at Indoor Ag-con Las Vegas and other upcoming events.
IUNU Advocates for a Paradigm Shift in Greenhouse Crop Registration
IUNU (Profile), a frontrunner in greenhouse technology, announced its challenge to traditional crop registration methods in greenhouse agriculture. It advocates for an approach centered around data-driven insights. This initiative aims to modernize the way crop production is managed, focusing on enhancing precision and efficiency.
Highlighting Inefficiencies in Conventional Methods
The company underscores the limitations of current manual crop registration practices, which are deemed inadequate for accurately understanding plant responses to environmental conditions. “Traditional methods of crop registration are not sufficient for understanding how plants respond to their environment,” IUNU stated, emphasizing the need for advancements in this area.
Introducing an Automated Solution
To address these challenges, IUNU has developed an automated crop registration module within its LUNA platform. This new tool is designed to offer growers comprehensive, real-time data on plant growth and health, particularly for tomato crops. The module aims to revolutionize crop registration by reducing the reliance on manual, error-prone processes.
“We believe in a future where every grower is empowered to unlock the full potential of their greenhouse production,” IUNU conveyed, highlighting the potential benefits of adopting a more sophisticated, technology-driven approach to crop registration.
Fostering Engagement and Exploration
IUNU invites greenhouse growers to discuss enhancing crop registration practices and explore how the LUNA platform can support their operational needs. The company encourages participation in upcoming events like Indoor Ag-con Las Vegas for hands-on experience with its innovative solutions.
IUNU Latest News
IUNU Appoints New VP of Sales to Drive Growth in CEA (2024/01/12)
IUNU has appointed Don Cronin as its new Vice President of Sales. Cronin’s focus would be on expanding IUNU’s market into high-value segments, creating comprehensive solutions for autonomous greenhouse farming, and fostering industry-wide collaboration. Cronin is excited about IUNU’s innovative approach to greenhouse automation and its potential to enable growers to make proactive decisions.
Partners With Wageningen Research to Introduce Autonomous Growing in Greenhouses (2023/08/28)
Stichting Wageningen Research and its research institute Wageningen Plant Research (WPR) has partnered with IUNU to pioneer autonomous growing systems for commercial lettuce varieties. IUNU employs computer vision technology to continuously monitor each plant’s growth within the greenhouse, optimizing yield and quality. This marks a significant advancement in agricultural technology and sets the stage for a new era of sustainable and efficient farming practices.
Releases 2023 State of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Report (2023/07/13)
The 2023 State of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) report examines trends, challenges, and benefits of CEA. It focuses on leafy greens, tomatoes, and ornamentals and highlights technology advancements, labor challenges, and expansion opportunities. The report gathered data from leading greenhouse operators across North America, representing over 50 million square feet of growing area. IUNU partnered with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources to ensure a comprehensive and reliable survey. The report is freely accessible and has gained significant traction, with over 2 million downloads. Interested individuals can visit the following link to access the full report.
 Interested individuals can visit the following link to access the 2023 State of CEA report.
Releases Its 4th State Of CEA Survey (2023/03/21)
The fourth State of CEA Survey from IUNU was released today. This year, the study will be expanded to include the industry’s two most critical leading segments: greenhouse fruit and vegetable production and decorative greenhouse output. To produce a thorough report that will direct CEA open innovation priorities, IUNU is working with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), The VINE agrifood technology innovation program, the Global Controlled Environment Agriculture Consortium (GCEAC), and UC Davis-led AI Institute for Next Generation Food Systems (AIFS).
Publishes Reports On Handling ToBRFV Infection (2022/12/08)
Polled by the horticulturalists at IUNU to gather data on loss, prevention, and opportunities for North American commercial tomato producers. Growers and industry experts were interviewed by IUNU to learn how ToBRFV is affecting their businesses, what resources they require, and how this virus has transformed the sector. The objective is to discuss various viewpoints, advocate for farmers, highlight industry advancements, offer useful tools, and identify crucial following actions for growing in this novel context.
Raises $24 Million To Accelerate Development (2022/03/16)
IUNU, a Seattle-based company, has raised $24 million in a Series B funding round led by Lewis & Clark Ventures. The funding will be used to expand its market presence. The company powers some of the largest controlled environment agriculture (CEA) operations in the world and now covers more than 25% of the North American leafy green market. IUNU has developed one of the largest production datasets in the industry. The company has recently completed two acquisitions of leading companies in the industry: Artemis and CropWalk.
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