Dyson Ditches Vacuums, Grows Strawberries—Tech Giant Unveils 26-Acre Spinning Indoor Farm
Dyson has launched a 26-acre, robot-powered indoor strawberry megafarm in the UK, using vertical, rotating platforms to maximise sustainable, high-tech food production.
Dyson Brings Disruption to Farming With 26-Acre Robotic Strawberry Farm
After reinventing household appliances, Dyson is taking its engineering prowess into agriculture. The company has launched a 26-acre indoor strawberry farm in Lincolnshire, UK, using advanced robotics and vertical farming technology to dramatically boost yields and efficiency.
Engineering Indoor Abundance
The farm features 18-foot-high rotating racks, each larger than two double-decker buses, designed to maximise light exposure and airflow. Crops are nurtured with high-efficiency LED lighting and waste heat from anaerobic digesters, ensuring sustainable, year-round production. Dyson claims the system can increase output by up to 250%, harvesting more than 1.25 million plants annually with minimal human intervention.
Rethinking Food Supply Chains
By growing strawberries indoors, Dyson reduces “food miles” and ensures out-of-season local supply. The system consumes significantly less water and fertiliser than traditional farming, while robotics streamline everything from planting to harvest.
A New Era for AgTech?
Dyson’s foray into agriculture highlights how engineering expertise can reshape food production. As climate pressures intensify and supply chains strain, such technology could inspire other tech firms to adapt their know-how to farming — boosting resilience, efficiency, and sustainability across the sector.
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