Agri-food

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Agri-food
The Agri-food sector is responsible for the production, processing and commercialization of food and agricultural products. This sector is vital to the global economy and faces multiple challenges, including the need to produce sufficient and nutritious food for a continuously growing population, the climate change and the environmental sustainability. Technology is transforming agriculture with the use of drones, satellites, sensors and information systems that enable more accurate and efficient management of crops, water use and natural resources. Making innovation in all food production processes and the genetic improvement of plants and animals fundamental areas of development in the evolution of this sector for its competitiveness and adaptation to climate change.

Technological lines

Augmented Virtual Reality Research Laboratory

Circular economy in the agricultural and forestry environment

Digitalization of environmental planning and management.

Improvement and research in agronomic processes and soil management.

Intelligent energy management

Machine Vision Research Laboratory

Plant health and biocontrol of forest pests and diseases