Green Paper #3 - Innovations in the hop sector

Hop production faces mounting pressure from climate change, labor shortages, and increasing economic and sustainability demands. This paper highlights emerging digital, robotic, and AI‑driven innovations that can make hop farming more efficient, resilient, and data‑driven. Cross-sector collaboration among growers, industry, research, and startups accelerates the development and adoption of these future-ready technologies.

Authors: Werner, R. ; Dillinger, L. ; Hennig, C. ; Portner ; König, W.