On November 15, the webinar “Agriculture 4.0: Innovations in Irrigation to Address Climate Change” was held, led by FONTAGRO in collaboration with the Colombian Corporation for Agricultural Research (AGROSAVIA) of Colombia, Zamorano University (ZAMORANO) of Honduras, the Technical University of Manabí (UTM) of Ecuador, the Association of users of the RUT irrigation district (ASORUT), and VISUALITI from Colombia. This event brought together experts and participants interested in agricultural innovation and sustainable water management.

The main objective of the webinar was to present the innovative project “Tropical Agriculture 4.0: Efficient Management of Water Resources,” which aims to transform water use in agriculture in countries such as Colombia, Ecuador, and Honduras. This joint effort addresses the challenge of inefficient water use in the agricultural sector, promoting more sustainable practices for the management of water resources.

The project focuses on four key crops: avocado, cocoa, Tahiti lime, and papaya. Through advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), an irrigation program tailored to the specific needs of each crop will be developed, ensuring efficient water use.

Dr. Liliana Ríos Rojas, a senior researcher at AGROSAVIA and an expert in water resource management, presented the project during the webinar. With a research background focused on the precise quantification of water availability in the soil and atmospheric demand, Dr. Ríos emphasized the importance of meeting the water needs of plants without excesses or deficits.

This promising project aims to facilitate the digitalization of small and medium agribusinesses, fostering precision agriculture to increase productivity and optimize water use. Aware of existing technological gaps, it is based on the principle that the modernization of farms is the first step toward a more sustainable agricultural future.

To view the recording of this webinar, click here.