# 164. Dyson’s Automated, Self-sustaining Strawberry Farm

- Show: [The Next Byte Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast)
- Published: 2024-03-05
- Length: 27m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-03-05-164-dysons-automated-self-sustaining-strawberry-farm
- Listen: https://the-next-byte-wevolver.simplecast.com/episodes/164-dysons-automated-self-sustaining-strawberry-farm-Lun0qd71

## Summary

Daniel and Forbode discuss Dyson's transition from consumer electronics to agriculture, detailing their 36,000-acre automated farm in the UK. They highlight the integration of anaerobic digesters for energy, robotic strawberry pickers, and precision herbicide robots that reduce chemical use by 90%. The episode also covers Murata's soil sensor technology, which helps farmers optimize yields and resource usage through data-driven insights.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-03-05-164-dysons-automated-self-sustaining-strawberry-farm#t=0) Introduction: Murata Soil Sensor and Dyson's Pivot
- [6:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-03-05-164-dysons-automated-self-sustaining-strawberry-farm#t=370) Dyson's 36,000-Acre Farm and Biodiversity Strategy
- [12:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-03-05-164-dysons-automated-self-sustaining-strawberry-farm#t=744) Anaerobic Digesters and Energy Generation
- [14:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-03-05-164-dysons-automated-self-sustaining-strawberry-farm#t=890) Automated Strawberry Greenhouse and Robotics
- [17:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-03-05-164-dysons-automated-self-sustaining-strawberry-farm#t=1077) Extending Growing Seasons and Supply Chain Stability
- [20:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-03-05-164-dysons-automated-self-sustaining-strawberry-farm#t=1215) Livestock Integration and Soil Regeneration
- [22:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-03-05-164-dysons-automated-self-sustaining-strawberry-farm#t=1345) Precision Herbicide Robots and 90% Reduction
- [25:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2024-03-05-164-dysons-automated-self-sustaining-strawberry-farm#t=1521) Recap: Engineering and Farmer Collaboration

## Topics

- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [Energy & climate tech](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/energy-and-climate-tech)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Sensors & measurement in products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sensors)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Dyson (company)
- Murata (company)
- soil sensor (product)
- strawberry greenhouse (product)
- anaerobic digester (product)
- robot strawberry pickers (product)
- herbicide robots (product)

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