A Technological Revolution in UK and US Greenhouses
London/Washington – 2025 has seen significant advances in greenhouse machinery and plant nutrition systems in the UK and the U.S. With technological progress, greenhouses have become not only environments for high-quality crop production but also intelligent centers for resource management and production optimization.
One of the most notable advancements is intelligent hydroponic systems and full automation of plant nutrition. In many UK greenhouses, new systems can automatically adjust the exact amount of dissolved nutrients in water using EC and pH sensors. These systems have increased crop yields by 20–30% and reduced fertilizer and water waste by 25%. For example, in lettuce and leafy vegetable greenhouses, chemical fertilizer usage is minimized, and crop growth speed is precisely controlled.
Automated Planting
In the U.S., automated planting, pruning, and harvesting robots have replaced human labor. Planting robots place seeds with millimeter precision in greenhouse beds, and fruit-harvesting robots collect sensitive crops like tomatoes and strawberries without damage. Harvesting speed in some greenhouses has increased by 40–50%, and crop quality has significantly improved.
Another advancement is intelligent environmental control systems, including temperature, humidity, light, ventilation, and CO₂ management. By analyzing real-time data, these systems maintain ideal plant growth conditions and enable out-of-season production. UK smart greenhouses report a 15–20% reduction in energy consumption and a 25% increase in crop productivity.
Modern plant nutrition technologies have also received widespread attention. Combining automation systems with biostimulants and biocontrol agents enables targeted feeding and enhances plant resistance to stresses. These technologies have a major impact on organic and sustainable production, bringing the smart greenhouse equipment market in 2025 to over $5 billion in the U.S. and $1.2 billion in the UK.
Experts believe this trend of greenhouse smartening, by reducing dependence on labor and chemicals, increasing crop quality, and protecting natural resources, is rapidly paving the way for modern and sustainable agriculture