Agroz Inc. (NASDAQ: AGRZ), a vertically integrated agricultural technology company, has announced a significant breakthrough in growing Japanese strawberries using advanced AI-powered technologies in its Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) vertical farms.
This development reflects Agroz’s continued commitment to redefining how specialty crops can be cultivated and distributed beyond their traditional growing regions — leveraging automation, AI, and robotics to transform modern farming.
From Lab to Farm: Growing Premium Fruit in Malaysia
Agroz’s vertical farms in Malaysia will soon produce Japanese strawberries — a fruit prized for its rich flavor and aroma — entirely within a controlled indoor environment. The company plans to begin local distribution in Malaysia by the end of the second quarter of 2026, with subsequent expansion into Southeast Asia, the Gulf Cooperation Council region, and other international markets.
Unlike traditional agriculture, where climate and seasonality dictate production, controlled environment agriculture lets growers precisely manage every environmental factor — from lighting and humidity to temperature and nutrients — ensuring year-round quality and consistency.
Technology Behind the Breakthrough
The cultivation success is powered by a suite of proprietary technologies developed by Agroz:
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Agroz Groz Wall: A vertical farming infrastructure optimized for high-density, multi-layer plant growth.
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Agroz OS: The company’s AI-driven operating system for vertical farms, enabling real-time monitoring and adjustment of growth conditions.
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Agroz Copilot for Farmers: An AI assistant that supports operational decision-making and farm management.
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Walker S AI Humanoid Robots: These robots will help monitor and manage the farms, reducing labor needs and enhancing crop quality and consistency.
According to Agroz’s CEO, Gerard Lim, the combination of intelligent automation and controlled-environment farming systems represents the “key to future farming” by enabling scalable, sustainable production of agricultural products that were once limited by geography and climate.
Why This Matters
Japanese strawberries are considered delicacies in many parts of the world due to their distinctive taste and high market value. Growing them in Malaysia — far from their traditional cultivation zones — demonstrates both the versatility of AI-enhanced vertical farming and the potential to bring premium produce to new markets more efficiently.
The use of robotics and AI to monitor and adjust growing conditions aims to:
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Improve productivity and yield
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Reduce labor dependency and operational costs
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Ensure uniform quality and crop consistency
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Extend fresh produce availability across regions traditionally constrained by climate or seasonality.
Looking Ahead
As Agroz scales its operations, the company is positioning itself at the forefront of agricultural innovation — combining cutting-edge technology with sustainable farming practices. Success with specialty crops like Japanese strawberries could pave the way for broader applications of AI-powered CEA systems in food production, helping to address challenges related to climate volatility, food security, and supply chain resilience.
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