Uzbekistan launches smart greenhouse for Firmmit strawberry production

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Uzbekistan launches smart greenhouse for Firmmit strawberry production

Source: HD.com

Uzbekistan launches smart greenhouse for Firmmit strawberry production The project focuses on the introduction of advanced technologies and aims to increase yields while optimising resource use.

The facility was established on the site of a former greenhouse covering 1.5 hectares. Water and fertiliser volumes are fully controlled, and the process is managed centrally via software," he said.

Why this matters: This matters when it gives operators a clearer way to manage water, nutrients, and root-zone risk. That kind of control usually improves both resource efficiency and crop consistency.

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