Gardin

About

Gardin is a UK-based software, robotics, and data company focused on precision agriculture for protected crops, greenhouses, vertical farms, and seed-breeders. The company utilizes advanced sensor technology and AI to provide real-time insights into plant physiology, particularly photosynthesis. This approach helps growers improve efficiency, quality, yield, and resource use while minimizing environmental impact. The core offering is the Gardin Platform, a cloud-based crop intelligence system featuring high-tech optical sensors. It captures real-time data on photosynthetic performance and plant health, enabling optimized irrigation and resource management. Key features include Gardin Pulse, which provides insights on drought stress to enhance water use efficiency and yield. The platform integrates with greenhouse control systems, allowing for precise environmental adjustments based on plant needs. Gardin collaborates with various partners, including GrowUp Farms and Bayer Crop Science, to enhance productivity and sustainability in controlled-environment agriculture. Its technology supports autonomous greenhouses and plant feedback systems, demonstrating its applications across commercial farms and research institutions.