Robotics

26 October 2023

Read about the SmartHort programme - managing labour efficiencies, labour shortages, lean principles, and emerging technology, innovation and robotics for horticulture

12 December 2024

Find our collection of research, resources and information on peat including reducing peat use, managing growing media formulations and tips for going peat free.

Find a complete list of all the horticulture information factsheets produced from AHDB funded research and development work.

5 January 2021

Machine learning robotic lettuce harvester by ADHB-funded PhD student Luca Scimeca

9 December 2020

how to measure and reduce your carbon footprint and make your farm more efficient.

2 March 2023

A new autonomous guided vehicle to help tackle the labour shortage in horticulture

2 March 2023

How is data, artificial intelligence and automation changing horticulture production in Canada?

2 March 2023

How have nurseries in the Netherlands embedded automation in their businesses?

2 March 2023

Can you grow a crop of tomatoes without anyone entering the glasshouse?

4 October 2022

In this Grower issue: Robotics funding to transform horticulture, a computer model to improve biopesticides and a new plum demonstration centre

2 March 2023

An exciting technological development in precision field vegetable production was demonstrated at Reading University’s Sonning Farm on 25th July. The new technology – eyeSpot – seeks to make a step-change in weed control for growers by both reducing herbicide usage by up to 95% and by working autonomously, eliminating the need for a sprayer operator.

2 March 2023

Will big machines disappear from agriculture?