Marketplace Tech How a high-tech farm in Canada is winning in the trade war
Jun 5, 2025
Discover the future of farming with a visit to Canada's first fully automated greenhouse. This tech-savvy facility is transforming the agriculture landscape by growing baby leaf greens while navigating trade challenges. Listen in to find out how automation is cutting costs and improving efficiency, making local produce a preferred choice amidst shifting consumer demands. The innovative approach not only enhances productivity but also positions the greenhouse as a critical player in the evolving market.
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Canada's Huge Automated Greenhouse
- Canada's first fully automated greenhouse is about the size of four football fields and grows cut baby leaf greens.
- It moves troughs of peat moss with lettuce from germination to harvest over 25 days with minimal human intervention.
Automation Mitigates Labor Challenges
- Automation in agriculture reduces risk by cutting rising labor costs and labor scarcity.
- Technology is more efficient and cheaper, making robot-grown lettuce a viable product.
Trade War Spurs Local Lettuce Demand
- The US-Canada trade war accelerated adoption of locally grown automated greenhouse lettuce.
- Canadian consumers shifted to local lettuce as grocery stores dropped American imports.