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# Ridder Blog
Helping you grow your way. Stay up to date on innovative technical solutions for horticulture with our blogs and knowledge articles.
- [GRoW Tomato Harvesting Robot](https://blog.ridder.com/tag/grow-tomato-harvesting-robot?hsLang=en)
[](https://blog.ridder.com/5-surprising-statistics-about-the-grow-tomato-harvesting-robot-0-0?hsLang=en)
### [The Future of the GRoW Tomato Harvesting Robot: Where Will Greenhouse Robotics Be in One Year from Now? The dream of incorporating robots to perform labor-saving tasks in greenhouses is quickly becoming a reality for horticulture businesses. Cutting-edge machines ... 1 minute read](https://blog.ridder.com/5-surprising-statistics-about-the-grow-tomato-harvesting-robot-0-0?hsLang=en)
[ By: Boy de Nijs](https://blog.ridder.com/author/boy-de-nijs?hsLang=en)
[](https://blog.ridder.com/5-surprising-statistics-about-the-grow-tomato-harvesting-robot-0?hsLang=en)
## [Exploring the GRoW Tomato Harvesting Robot: 20 Key Insights An increasing number of growers are starting to realize the potential for harvest robots to revolutionize their greenhouse operations. Robots like the GRoW... 3 minutes read](https://blog.ridder.com/5-surprising-statistics-about-the-grow-tomato-harvesting-robot-0?hsLang=en)
[ By: Boy de Nijs](https://blog.ridder.com/author/boy-de-nijs?hsLang=en)
[](https://blog.ridder.com/3-steps-to-get-started-with-greenhouse-robotics-why-you-should-invest-in-grow-now?hsLang=en)
## [3 steps to get started with greenhouse robotics: Why you should invest in GRoW now In a constantly innovating sector like horticulture, keeping up with the latest labour-saving technology is imperative. Breakthroughs in automation, vision... 3 minutes read](https://blog.ridder.com/3-steps-to-get-started-with-greenhouse-robotics-why-you-should-invest-in-grow-now?hsLang=en)
[ By: Boy de Nijs](https://blog.ridder.com/author/boy-de-nijs?hsLang=en)
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## [Greenhouse Robotics: a guide to the essentials for CTOs For greenhouse growers, staying ahead of the competition in a saturated and mature market is a top priority to ensure a steady and successful business. Keeping... 3 minutes read](https://blog.ridder.com/greenhouse-robotics-a-guide-to-the-essentials-for-ctos?hsLang=en)
[ By: Boy de Nijs](https://blog.ridder.com/author/boy-de-nijs?hsLang=en)
### Must reads
- 1 [How to turn CO2 into profit with your greenhouse controller](https://blog.ridder.com/how-to-turn-co2-into-profit-with-your-greenhouse-controller?hsLang=en)
- 2 [Why growers discharge greenhouse drain water](https://blog.ridder.com/water-recirculation-why-growers-discharge-greenhouse-drain-water?hsLang=en)
- 3 [10 things you didn’t know about UV water disinfection](https://blog.ridder.com/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-uv-water-disinfection?hsLang=en)
- 4 [Labour scarcity in horticulture, how automation and robots can help.](https://blog.ridder.com/labour-scarcity-in-horticulture-how-automation-and-robots-can-lend-a-helping-hand?hsLang=en)
- 5 [The reason why people choose Ridder water treatment systems](https://blog.ridder.com/reason-why-choose-ridder-water-treatment-systems?hsLang=en)
[](https://blog.ridder.com/labour-scarcity-in-horticulture-how-automation-and-robots-can-lend-a-helping-hand?hsLang=en)
### [Labour scarcity in horticulture: how automation and robots can help Growing crops in greenhouses requires high labour inputs. To accomplish the best yield, the skills of the greenhouse workforce must be on point and consistent. ... 2 minutes read](https://blog.ridder.com/labour-scarcity-in-horticulture-how-automation-and-robots-can-lend-a-helping-hand?hsLang=en)
[ By: Boy de Nijs](https://blog.ridder.com/author/boy-de-nijs?hsLang=en)
[](https://blog.ridder.com/the-greenhouse-tomato-harvesting-robot-explained-the-next-big-thing-in-horticulture?hsLang=en)
### [The greenhouse tomato harvesting robot explained The rapid advancement of technology has not left the horticulture industry untouched. When it comes to greenhouse production, we have seen the addition of ... 2 minutes read](https://blog.ridder.com/the-greenhouse-tomato-harvesting-robot-explained-the-next-big-thing-in-horticulture?hsLang=en)
[ By: Boy de Nijs](https://blog.ridder.com/author/boy-de-nijs?hsLang=en)
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