New CSA Group technical specification for biosecurity for greenhouse robots
Despite the transformative potential of automation and robotics in food production, the adoption of these technologies in greenhouses is hindered by several challenges, including concerns around biosecurity and data interoperability. Standards can play a crucial role in overcoming these barriers by providing clear guidelines, best practices, and technical requirements that enable compatibility and safety.
CSA Group, a leading standards organization in Canada, has recently published a new technical specification, CSA TS-001:24, Biosecurity for robotics in greenhouses. This document helps greenhouse growers, operators, and owners reduce the biosecurity risks of robotic applications, guiding them through:
Understanding potential risks
Assessing the need to adapt existing biosecurity strategies
Identifying additional biosecurity measures and protocols
The specification is available at no fee, making it accessible to Canadian greenhouse producers interested in adopting robotic technology.
