Revolutionising British strawberries: Dyson Farming’s new growing system

Dyson Farming is proud to unveil its latest breakthrough in sustainable agriculture: the Hybrid Vertical Growing System (HVGS), a pioneering innovation that’s transforming how strawberries are grown in Britain.

Located in our 26-acre glasshouse in Carrington, Lincolnshire, the HVGS boosts strawberry yields by an astonishing 250%. Instead of traditional rows, strawberries are cultivated on towering, Ferris wheel-like rigs, reaching over 5.5 metres tall, that rotate to ensure optimal exposure to sunlight and LED lighting. This vertical approach maximises space, enhances fruit quality, and allows for year-round production, even in the depths of winter.

The system is powered by renewable energy and surplus heat from our adjacent anaerobic digesters, which also supply CO₂ to enrich plant growth. Rainwater harvested from the glasshouse roof irrigates the crops, while advanced climate control systems maintain ideal growing conditions.

Robotic technology plays a key role too: vision-guided machines pick only the ripest fruit, while UV-emitting bots protect plants from mould. Insect predators are deployed instead of pesticides, ensuring a healthier, more natural crop.

This innovation marks a bold step toward food security, sustainability, and self-sufficiency in the UK.

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