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The first time a computer won against a chess grandmaster in an official match was in 1977. Now, in 2025, (perhaps for the first time) a grower has been defeated by an AI tool. Imagine two greenhouses. In one, an experienced grower is at work; in the other, an AI system controls the settings. Both have the same cherry tomatoes, the same density, the same conditions. After 13 weeks the result is clear: AI wins, with nearly 10 percent higher yield. This happened in a test setup at ohio state university in the united states.
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This is about the role of data, algorithms and artificial intelligence in a sector that traditionally relies on experience, intuition and craftsmanship.
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For vegetable growers, this is big news. But what does it mean for tree growers? Quite a lot, actually. Because this is not just about tomato yield. It is about the role of data, algorithms and artificial intelligence in a sector that traditionally runs on experience, intuition and craftsmanship. Greenhouse management is complex: temperature, humidity, nutrition, light. Growing in open ground or container cultivation is just as complex. Anyone who thinks AI is only useful in greenhouses is mistaken. As soon as data are available—about growth, irrigation, climate, disease pressure—AI can detect patterns that remain invisible to the naked eye.
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The lesson is: Those who ignore the technology fall behind. And those who learn to work with it gain an advantage
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Thus, AI is not a replacement for craftsmanship, but a reinforcement. The grower who knows the context and sees the nuance remains indispensable. But with a smart system alongside, that same grower can respond faster, reduce waste and deliver higher quality. So the lesson from Ohio is not: 'AI is going to replace us.' The lesson is: those who ignore the technology fall behind. And those who learn to work with it gain an advantage. For tree growers, this could mean more precise irrigation, tighter planning, better responses to diseases and climate stress. AI is no longer just a toy for copywriters or social media managers. It is a serious tool that increasingly impacts the green sector as well.
This article was previously published on october 2, 2025 on the website
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