Data-driven innovation in greenhouse horticulture
Tomatoworld is a test and demonstration site for greenhouse horticulture, focused on the application of data, sensors, and automation in cultivation systems. The location provides an environment where innovative technologies can be tested and validated in a practical greenhouse setting. With a strong focus on precision cultivation and digitalization, Tomatoworld supports companies in developing solutions for the future of greenhouse horticulture.
NXTGEN Handsfree Agrifood activities
Within the NXTGEN Hightech program, Tomatoworld plays a central role in testing and validating technologies for data-driven cultivation and precision agriculture. The focus is on collecting, analyzing, and applying data to optimize crop production, with the goal of achieving more sustainable and efficient greenhouse horticulture.
Data-driven cultivation and monitoring
At Tomatoworld, crops are cultivated using a wide range of sensors and IoT devices. These continuously collect data on climate, plant health, and water and nutrient balance. By monitoring this information in real time, cultivation decisions can be made with increasing accuracy and efficiency.
Automation and autonomous systems
The greenhouse at Tomatoworld serves as a testing ground for autonomous cultivation systems and intelligent control software. Sensors and cameras are connected to AI-driven systems that recognize patterns in growth and crop development. This enables processes such as irrigation and climate control to be automatically adjusted to the plants' needs.
Digital Twin and simulation of greenhouse environments
Within NXTGEN Hightech, Tomatoworld is working on the development of a Digital Twin of the greenhouse environment. This digital model makes it possible to simulate scenarios and predict how crops respond to different cultivation strategies. As a result, innovations can be tested and validated more quickly without the need for immediate physical changes.
Data integration and supply chain collaboration
A key aspect of the NXTGEN activities at Tomatoworld is the sharing and integration of data within the greenhouse horticulture supply chain. By connecting different systems, the initiative explores how data from sensors and cultivation systems can be used more broadly—for example, for certification, quality assurance, and sustainable production optimization.
Capabilities of the Tomatoworld test facility
Physical Infrastructure
Experimental greenhouse environment with full climate and cultivation control
IoT sensors and cameras for crop monitoring and data collection
Advanced climate control and irrigation systems
Demonstration and testing facilities for innovation validation
Digital Infrastructure
Data platforms for storage and analysis of crop data
Real-time dashboards for visualizing climate data
Digital Twin models for simulating cultivation strategies
AI-driven software and autonomous control systems for precision agriculture
Expertise and Support
Cultivation and data specialists for support with experiments and analysis
Innovation experts for guidance in digitalization and automation
Support in supply chain collaboration and data integration
Want to learn more about testing and validating Innovation Package 2?
Binnen NXTGEN Hightech Agrifood worden innovaties getest en geoptimaliseerd om de volgende stap te zetten richting toepassing in de praktijk. Benieuwd naar de mogelijkheden en hoe use cases hun innovaties verder brengen? Onze innovatiepakkettrekkers Colinda de Beer en Liesbeth Leurs vertellen je graag meer.