Case Studies
Kahlon Farms
Automating transplant production to improve consistency and ease labour strain
With support from BCCAI, Kahlon Farms is piloting a transplant automation system that improves early-stage crop uniformity and reduces manual workload. The project strengthens one of the most demanding parts of field production and offers a replicable model for other farms in the Fraser Valley.
Business Problem:
Transplanting is a time-critical and labour-intensive stage in the growing cycle. Variations in spacing, input delivery, or timing can compromise plant health, slow down production, and hinder scalability, particularly during peak season when labour resources are already under pressure.
BCCAI Service Offering:
- Matched project funding
- Technical input from greenhouse and automation experts
- Business case support and revenue modeling
- Ecosystem connections for knowledge sharing and replication
Insight
Kahlon Farms鈥� transplant automation system combines consistent spacing with sensor-based fertigation, helping ensure every seedling gets the inputs it needs from day one. This supports healthier crops, faster turnaround, and more predictable timelines.
Project Outcome & Impact
$2.3M
in added revenue by 2027
Outcome
More consistent early-stage crop development
Impact
Reduced labour burden during transplanting
Validation
The automation system is now in active use
鈥淭his project blends practical tech with deep sector knowledge. It shows how producers can build on what is already working and make it smarter.鈥�
鈥� Rahul Singh, Director, Innovation and Technology, BCCAI
