AgroPrecisión, with more than 20 years of experience in the agricultural sector, has emerged as a leading company in the implementation of precision agriculture. Its mission is to contribute to the development of a more efficient and sustainable agriculture through technologies that allow for the diagnosis of soil, plant, water and climate variability, promoting site-specific management in field work and reducing environmental impact and carbon emissions.
AgroPrecisión's vision is to position itself as a leading company both in Chile and abroad, providing services and products for the implementation of precision agriculture and the digitalization of agricultural field management.
We spoke with Ricardo Rodríguez, CEO of AgroPrecisión, about the company, its products and his arrival at Smartcherry.
What products or services does AgroPrecisión offer in the agricultural sector and in cherry trees specifically?
AgroMAP: Soil characterization based on the detection of variability with an electromagnetic scanner (2000 readings per ha.), related to: texture, compaction, stoniness, depth, among others. Prospecting of test pits, extraction of samples for physical-chemical analysis, determination of homogeneous soil blocks, identification of limitations and recommendations are carried out.
AgroSpectra: Detection of variability in crop vigor, periodic satellite monitoring with web and mobile digital platforms, for the detection of problems in: growth, irrigation, management, pests and/or diseases, allowing guidance in harvesting, pruning and fertilization management. We provide satellite images of 50 cm and 25 cm spatial resolution anywhere in the world. We also use drones and active sensors.
AgroDREN: Study and design of drainage systems, prospecting of test pits, calculation of water infiltration speed, use of piezometers to detect movement and depth of the water table.
Digital Topography: surveys with RTK system, Drone, Total Station, obtaining plans for irrigation design, reservoir cubication, inspection and control of drainage works, planting layout, preparation of slope and solar exposure maps.
Professional Meteorological Stations: We have two lines of metrological stations to obtain information about the environment, allowing us to make decisions about irrigation, pests or diseases, fertilization management, among others.
Support equipment for irrigation management: Scholander type pumps for evaluating water stress in the plant, portable TDR type soil moisture sensors.
What are the benefits of using this company's products or services, compared to other alternatives on the market?
Our extensive experience has allowed us to remain in the market, ensuring work that is recognized over time by our clients and advisors, as well as excellent after-sales service from our professionals.
What motivated you to become part of Smartcherry's portfolio of suppliers and what do you expect from joining the platform?
Maintaining our brand position at a national level and beginning to promote our services in foreign markets such as Europe and the rest of Latin America.
We hope to receive significant support from the platform in terms of marketing and advertising, in order to promote our brand and attract new clients.
It is worth noting that precision agriculture is essential to increase efficiency and sustainability in the agricultural sector, and for this reason, AgroPrecisión is positioned as a reliable partner for those seeking to maximize their resources and reduce their environmental impact. With its experience and commitment to innovation, this company is at the forefront of modern agriculture.
