The world is constantly developing, life evolves according to the advancement of modern sciences, and agriculture is no exception
Modern agriculture combines farmers' knowledge with technological tools such as specialized software and the Internet of Things (IoT), which involves connecting devices through the internet, allowing farmers to know the status of their crops in real-time. The integration of these devices benefits this sector by optimizing resources, increasing efficiency, and reducing expenses; automating processes and enhancing profitability.
Smart Farming
Smart crops have the ability to predict adverse changes by monitoring climatic variables, generating alerts, automating irrigation, increasing efficiency in fertilization, controlling pests and diseases, boosting production, and benefiting the environment. By applying agrochemicals and fertilizers more efficiently, they reduce waste, thereby protecting soils and water sources
A study conducted in 2017 indicates that some crops in Colombia have used this technology to monitor floods, oxygen levels in the soil, humidity, and temperature, resulting in an increase in productivity of up to 15%. But this is just the beginning; it is estimated that by 2021, there are already around 75 million of these devices worldwide.
Who founded SmartCultivo?
"In Colombia, there is an development initiative called" SmartCultivo In charge of Jimmy Santiago, a consultant in the field of ICTs with 20 years of experience in the technology and agribusiness sector, CEO founder of Aplicaciones Corporativas, a company dedicated to software development and consulting that has developed SmartCultivo a comprehensive multi-crop platform that ventures into the world of digital agriculture, designed to have control over crops from planting to production; all in one information system.
SmartCultivo allows connecting weather stations, sensors, and devices on the same platform, enabling the crossing of these variables with crop information naturally. It can be used by farmers, technicians, agronomists, associations, foundations, cooperatives, government, or any company in the agribusiness sector. It is a favorable choice that supports the Green Revolution in agriculture, as it is a tool capable of managing resources effectively, as well as being environmentally responsible.
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