Drip irrigation in San Juan is not new, but the placement of sensors that pick up moisture and indicate whether to irrigate or not the farm, and also send a notice to the producer cell, it is.
This technological development, which was invented at the Institute of Automation, National University, is now about to be implemented with an investment of $ 50,000 for a pilot test of "Control Irrigation", designed to make efficient use of water, vital in years as the current water crisis.
The Government, through the Ministry of Production, and the project COCAP make the payment for the experience it will take 8 months. "The students advanced computer career in business will work ICT for development of software that will send information to the producer, "said Josefina Vaca, Program Coordinator COCAP Usina Tics.
The pilot test was done at a tomato farm Pocito owned by Tito Vives, and the results will valuable information about when and how much to water based on weather conditions and culture, and what investment should be done to implement strictly the amount of water needed for cultivation, among others.
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