Puerto Vallarta (PVDN) – By 2050, the agricultural industry is projected to undergo significant transformations. The challenge will be to cater to an estimated population of 150 million in Mexico, necessitating the aggressive incorporation of numerous technological tools.
Bernd Rohde, CEO of Italian German Exhibition Company Mexico, stated at AgroTech 2023, held at Expo Guadalajara, “To feed 150 million residents, we need to ramp up our current agricultural production by 50.70 percent. This feat requires transitioning to agribusiness 4.0 through embracing technologies like artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain, automation, drones, and logistics 4.0.”
At present, many agro-industrial firms are already utilizing technology to increase crop yields, decrease fertilizer usage, and more efficiently manage their crops with enhanced quality, Rohde added.
However, a key challenge lies in democratizing technology among farmers, according to Jorge Aldana, Branch Manager of Mexico & Central America of John Deere, a leading manufacturer of agricultural tools. For instance, a satellite capable of tracking a truck’s movements can cost up to 220,000 pesos, inclusive of installation, a steering wheel, an antenna, and staff training.
Such technology can also serve as a management tool, enabling companies to monitor whether their tractor operators are working or excessively idle.
By 2023’s end, the combined output of agriculture, livestock, and fishing is predicted to reach a total of 301.3 million tons—an annual increase of 1.2 percent, an amount that will fall short of future requirements.
Mexico must retain its stature as a foremost player in global food production. Currently, Mexico holds the 12th spot in global food production and ranks as the seventh-largest exporter worldwide and the third-largest within the American continent, as reported by the AgroTech expo.
Its agricultural products, including avocado, tomato, blackberry, green chili, raspberry, lemon, beef, and octopus, are savored across 164 countries, reaching a potential market of 1,353 million consumers.
Adopting advanced technology in agriculture will become imperative for survival, stressed Gustavo García, director of Agrotech México and World Seafood Industry Mexico. He further emphasized the need for increased digitization, automation, and the application of the Internet of Things and big data solutions in the farming sector.
Puerto Vallarta (PVDN) - By 2050, the agricultural industry is projected to undergo significant transformations. The challenge will be to cater to an estimated population . . .
