Canadian cannabis cultivator PURPLEFARM said it has partnered with Neatleaf to automate and optimize their cultivation processes using the Neatleaf Spyder system. Roll out began in its 86,000-square-foot Fredericton, New Brunswick facility in March 2024.
The Neatleaf Spyder, a fully autonomous robotic platform is a cable-based system that scans indoor cultivation crops, generating millions of data points monitoring everything from individual plant height and health to pests infestations, in 24-hour cycles. The real-time, actionable data provides invaluable insights for operators.
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“Since PURPLEFARM integrated Neatleaf's Spyder system, our cultivation has reached new heights of consistency, embodying our commitment to pioneering not only with new cultivars but also with new technology.” He continued, “With the Spyder system, PURPLEFARM’s yields have soared by 20%, underscoring our dedication to pushing the boundaries of craft cultivation. 24/7 oversight has become our beacon of risk management, enabling us to safeguard our crops, from detecting pests, diseases and viroids early on to minimizing disruptions. The Spyder system allows us to focus on cultivating the best flower for our partners," said PURPLEFARM Founder Mitchell Alswiti.
PURPLEFARM is expanding across its affiliated sites both domestically and internationally. This growth, combined with its adoption of machine learning technology, positions PURPLEFARM to secure margins in the slim cannabis industry.
