In 2009, Kochi, also known as ‘the land of horticulture’ due to the popularity of its crops, entered into an agreement with the Netherlands, a leader in protected horticulture, to increase agricultural technology and maximise crop yield.
With help from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, next-generation high-tech farming is commencing in 10 locations around Kochi. One of the largest facilities is in Shimantocho, located Just west of Kochi city centre.
The next-generation facility consists of three greenhouses that are 6 metres high and 72 to 88 metres long, covering a total area of 4.3 hectares. Temperature, humidity and the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) inside the greenhouses is automatically controlled by computer and kept at optimum levels with the goal of increasing yield 30% over traditional green-house farming.
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