Sector insight
Bulbs and cut flowers
The bulbs and cut flowers sector faces significant labor availability and operational efficiency challenges. To remain competitive, growers must adopt smarter, more sustainable practices and rely on innovative automation and data-driven solutions.
The bulbs and cut flowers sector face two primary challenges.
Challenge 1
Labor
The bulbs and cut flowers sector faces a labor crisis. Skilled workers are scarce, and costs increase annually. The seasonality of the work and high physical demands complicate matters further. A reliable workforce is crucial for productivity, yet many companies struggle to meet these needs. This has created an urgent demand for solutions that reduce reliance on manual labor while maintaining quality and efficiency.
Challenge 2
Rising industry competitiveness
As competition in the bulbs and cut flower sector continues to rise, growers must balance efficiency with quality. Decreasing sales prices emphasizes the necessity for streamlined growing processes that reduce time spent in the greenhouse while producing heavier, higher-quality flowers. Success depends on adapting to these changing demands.
These challenges call for innovative solutions.
In the following sector insight video, we share our vision for the bulbs and cut flowers sector to adapt and thrive in these changes.
"With labor-intensive tasks and intuition-driven decisions becoming challenges, TTA-ISO integrates AI and advanced vision systems to drive precision, efficiency, and smarter automation."
Matthijs van Langen
Sales Manager Bulbs & Cut Flowers
Automation
The solution to labor gaps.
To address the labor shortage, automation reduces reliance on manual work by handling repetitive tasks. Solutions like automated planting, sorting, and harvesting streamline operations and allow workers to focus on specialized activities. Furthermore, AI-powered vision systems and deep learning models improve precision and consistency, ensuring quality results without skilled labor.
Data-driven
Efficiency through innovation
Integrating user-friendly technologies enables companies to optimize efficiency and adapt to market changes. A comprehensive strategy—combining sustainability, data-driven decisions, and automation—helps growers in the bulbs and cut flowers sector remain competitive, lower costs, and foster innovation and resilience.
