The seminars organised by Aquadetect in the cities of Ovalle and Quillota were a resounding success. Under the title “Sustainable production in a context of water scarcity”, the meeting in the Coquimbo region took place at the Casino & Resort in Ovalle on 14 November.
The event was attended by distinguished collaborators, including Víctor Muñoz, Master's Agricultural Engineer and Manager of PER Fruticultura Sustentable Coquimbo, CORFO/ASOEX. Muñoz addressed the topic of "Economic productivity of water in fruit growing." Likewise, Daniel Cabrera, Geophysicist and executive director of Aquadetect, offered a perspective on "Water security: Is groundwater an alternative for the Coquimbo region?"
A crucial role was played by Netafim, represented by Mónica Castillo, Agricultural Engineer, who delved into the topic “Buried drip irrigation (SDI) as an alternative to address the water deficit”. Finally, Felipe León, Agricultural Engineer specialized in table grapes and citrus fruits, presented the topic “Efficient foliar applications”.
More than 40 people attended the event, including local advisors, representatives of agricultural companies, as well as students and teachers from various universities. The diversity of participants reflected the widespread interest and relevance of the topics addressed for the agricultural and academic community. This meeting not only provided specialized knowledge, but also a valuable space for the exchange of ideas and experiences between the different actors in the sector.
The seminar in the Fifth Region, held at the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences of the PUCV in Quillota, was a notable event. The activity, held on Thursday, November 23, had the collaboration of companies such as Perfruts. During the day, Carlos Faúndez, Agricultural Engineer Msc. PhD from the PUCV School of Agronomy, addressed the topic "Water scarcity in Valparaíso: challenges and opportunities for agriculture."
In addition, Daniel Cabrera, Geophysicist and executive director of Aquadetect, presented the topic “Water security and productive heterogeneity in avocado orchards”. Netafim, once again as a collaborator, contributed with the presentation of Mónica Castillo, Agricultural Engineer, who shared knowledge on “Frost mitigation solutions”. Finally, Francisco Mena, Agricultural Engineer specializing in Avocados and Citrus, presented the conference “Soil-Irrigation Relationship and Productivity in Avocado Cultivation”.
The seminar was a resounding success, with the participation of more than 40 people, including representatives of various companies in the agricultural sector, consultants and university students. The diversity of attendees underlines the relevance of the topics discussed and the importance of knowledge exchange in the agricultural and academic community. This event not only provided valuable information, but also fostered collaboration and dialogue around the challenges and opportunities in agriculture in the region.
