Nature Fresh Farms Starts Trial Partnership with Koidra
August 13, 2024 With the objective of optimizing greenhouse operations, Nature Fresh Farms started a trial partnership with Koidra, a producer of artificial intelligence (AI) software that monitors and analyzes operational data.
About Nature Fresh Farms
In 1999, mechanical engineer Peter Quiring established Nature Fresh Farms with the goal of selling to farmers. While he achieved his goal, he also found a love for growing from seed to fork. Now 25 years later, Nature Fresh Farms has become one of the largest independent greenhouse producers in North America.
About Koidra
As an autonomous control company, Koidra helps growers boost yields, reduce resource use and promote sustainable production. The company monitors and predicts changes in growing environments to establish and maintain ideal growing conditions.
An Innovative Partnership
Since the beginning, Nature Fresh Farms has adopted innovative agricultural practices to produce high-quality produce through sustainable farming. By partnering with Koidra, the company can integrate and leverage state-of-the-art AI technology to simplify day-to-day operations.
What the Partnership Will Focus On
- Enhanced Efficiency: Nature Fresh Farms will use Koidra’s AI algorithms to optimize energy and resource use for heating, lighting and irrigation.
- Labor Optimization: Routine tasks will be automated, reducing the need for skilled labor.
- Increased Yields: Production will be maximized, as Koidra’s AI algorithms will set and maintain optimal growing conditions for crops.
“We are excited to partner with Koidra in this innovative trial,” said Octavio Perez Rodriguez, director of growing operations at Nature Fresh Farms. “Their AI-based automation technology represents the future of sustainable agriculture. By integrating Koidra’s solutions, we aim to enhance our operational efficiency and continue providing high-quality produce to our customers.”
During this trial partnership, both Nature Fresh Farms and Koidra will monitor the results, paying close attention to improvements in productivity, energy savings and operational efficiency.