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Kran Nanobubble: Development of nanobubbles to combat water scarcity

The water scarcity experienced by many countries in the world has created new challenges for companies seeking to optimize efficiency of their water resources. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) indicated that currently, 3.6 billion people around the world live in areas that suffer from water shortages at least one month […]

Soprocal: Innovation in soil and efficiency in water use

Water is one of the most essential resources for agricultural industry. Its correct and efficient use is vital for every process, from soil preparation to fruit harvesting. For years now, this key input has been scarce in the world, and the agricultural industry is therefore currently facing numerous challenges to increase the efficient use of […]

Kran Nanobubble: Development of nanobubbles to combat water scarcity

The water scarcity experienced by many countries in the world has created new challenges for companies seeking to optimize efficiency of their water resources. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) indicated that currently, 3.6 billion people around the world live in areas that suffer from water shortages at least one month […]

Soprocal: Innovation in soil and efficiency in water use

Water is one of the most essential resources for agricultural industry. Its correct and efficient use is vital for every process, from soil preparation to fruit harvesting. For years now, this key input has been scarce in the world, and the agricultural industry is therefore currently facing numerous challenges to increase the efficient use of […]

Rubicon Water: Technological solutions to optimize water resource management

Water scarcity worldwide has been the driving force to improve and develop new products that allow farmers to adapt to drought conditions. It is therefore necessary to invest in technology that allows a more efficient distribution of water resources, and also to receive real-time information. Rubicon is a company that generates water solutions, providing advanced […]

Webinar will analyze the future of water and agriculture in Chile

A webinar entitled “Future Scenarios for Water in Chilean Agriculture” has been announced for August 11, 2021. The online event will analyze the possible consequences for the Chilean agricultural industry from the new constitution and the various changes that it may bring. The event, which will take place from 10:00 to 11:30a.m., will address the […]
Agricultural Water Summit

Water resources expert Guillermo Donoso to address two key topics at the Agricultural Water Summit

Professor Guillermo Donoso, one of Chile’s leading experts in water resource economics in the agricultural industry, will kick off a stellar line-up of speakers at the upcoming Agricultural Water Summit in September. The distinguished speaker will provide the seminar’s attendees with his perspective on two major topics that he says are crucial for the Chilean […]

Expert says Chile is half a century behind in water investment

The water crisis affecting Chile and the rest of the world has had a severe impact on the agricultural industry, creating an urgent need for solutions and reinvention. The drought Chile has been experiencing for more than a decade has been extremely challenging. A deficit in infrastructure has stretched from the central regions to the […]

Israeli Ambassador to Chile: “Water is vital for agriculture and forms the basis of our diet”

Chile is facing one of the most prolonged droughts in its history. The amount of rainfall in the country has been in decline, which has made the water crisis a major problem for the agricultural industry. The Chilean Ministry of Agriculture, Antonio Walker, has emphasized the importance of tackling this problem and has assured that […]

Aqua4D sees “huge potential” in Chile to improve water efficiency and sustainability

Aqua4D says there is “huge potential” to improve water sustainability in drought-ridden Chile – one of the world’s biggest fruit exporters – using innovative technologies. The Switzerland-based company, whose solutions allow water to be saved even in high salinity conditions, says that the South American country has some of the most critical conditions regarding water […]

Wear on irrigation can make fields 40% less efficient

As farmers know, when operating under drought conditions it’s important that appropriate measures are taken to maximize yields. Producers should therefore always have an effective irrigation system that allows for, at the very least, a base-level of technical standards to ensure that their crops survive. In Chile, this is especially important as the country has […]

Taking chlorine out of the equation, new disinfectant seeks to reduce water use

Post-harvest water use for cleaning and processing fruit and vegetables could be reduced by a half with a new treatment that doesn’t contain harmful chemicals. U.S.-based Envirotech was the first company to patent a direct contact solution containing peracetic acid to disinfect produce. With its new product Biofruit XF15, it has the vision of using […]

Water associations play key role in fighting droughts – Chile’s Agryd

As countries advance in the development of public policies focused on efficient and sustainable water management, the associations that work on this issue are playing an increasingly important role. In Chile, the Chilean Association of Irrigation and Drainage, Agryd, has been supporting agribusiness for 12 years in the implementation of good practices for the use […]

Water consumption monitoring tech can provide huge savings

A company Chile has developed award-winning technology that can provide significant savings on water and energy consumption. Hydroscada offers integrated solutions to large agricultural operations, allowing them to see in real-time exactly how much water is being used throughout their farms and facilities, and to make improvements and increased efficiencies where possible. Company representatives say […]

Q&A with Dutch Ambassador to Chile: Lessons to be learned from how the Netherlands manages water

Water management has always been present in the history of the Netherlands. A nation that has a lot of experience in modernization in horticulture and that, through its ambassador, Harman Idema, is collaborating to tackle the drought in Chile. Idema indicates that an important reason for the success that his country has in water management […]

Chilean-developed virtual assistant makes farming operations more efficient

A virtual assistant developed in Chile can help farmers make their operations more efficient, including in the use of water. “It’s like a doctor checking the performance of your body every five minutes,” according to Instacrops CEO Mario Bustamante. Instacrops, through the Internet of Things (IoT), provides a set of technological solutions and services to […]

Energy in the Agricultural Industry: Innovation, Technology and Sustainability

When we think of the future of agriculture, what often comes to mind is sustainability and being able to satisfy people’s needs with a minimal impact on the environment. To achieve this, it is necessary to have people with an innovative profile. People who are close to technology and who have a desire to try […]

Measuring and correctly using water is essential for farmers

Precisely measuring water consumption and knowing how and when to irrigate are essential to developing efficient, sustainable, and highly productive farming operations, according to Chile-based LemSystem. Speaking ahead of the Agricultural Water Summit, in which LemSystem will be participating, the company’s Commercial Manager David Berrios explained that not measuring water use is one of the […]

Nanobubbles: The technology that allows for efficient use of water resources

Nanobubbles elevate oxygen concentration between 100 and 300 percent and distribute it in a uniform manner. This creates a direct impact on crop productivity, health, and resistance. Oxygen is essential for the growth of living beings. However, in conventional irrigation systems, it is found in low concentrations which affect crop development. In this situation, nanobubble […]

Petroflex: Polyethylene pipes fundamental for ensuring water efficiency

When faced with a drought scenario like the one currently affecting Chile, adequate water conduction systems and efficient drainage applications are crucial to ensuring efficient water usage. The objective is to manage the resource for the benefit of both agriculture and people. Hans Schwarzenberg, general manager of Petroflex, said that it is necessary to continue […]

World Water Day: Strategies to combat agricultural water crisis

As climate change continues modifying water availability patterns it also causes a crisis of this invaluable resource.  The agricultural industry in Latin America and the world faces various challenges to increase efficient use of water resources in all areas and to provide solutions, innovation and technology for the management and preservation of water in agriculture. […]
C.-Allendes

New president of the SNA raises water sustainability as one of its key priorities

Cristián Allendes Marín has been named as the new president of the National Society of Agriculture of Chile (SNA) for the period 2021 to 2023, and will take the place of Ricardo Ariztía de Castro. Recaredo Ossa Balmaceda was elected as first vice president and Gastón Caminondo Vidal as second vice president, according to the […]

“A step in the right direction”: Produce groups react to California emergency drought expansion

Produce groups have welcomed California Governor Gavin Newsom’s expansion of the state’s emergency drought, but some have urge caution in its implementation. Governor Newsom’s decision means that 39 California counties will be included as part of the April 21st emergency drought proclamation. The California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) President Ian LeMay said: “The Sierra Nevada […]