The new revolution in the agricultural sector is unfolding in the agricultural landscapes of Europe.

The use of Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and the implementation of precision technology and the “Internet of Things” is changing the way farmers and ranchers work.

With proper training, the management of these new technologies for farmers is quite simple, and improves the conditions of workers in this sector.

The benefits of technology in agriculture

Farmers not only see improvements in the performance of their farms, but also allow them to be compatible with the Environment and Sustainable Development.

ASAJA (Spain), partner of the CONSOLE project – points out, “precision agriculture and its gradual incorporation into agricultural activity, will mean the achievement of multiple benefits, both environmental due to greater efficiency in the use of inputs; As a better profitability since work times are reduced and decision making improves”.

The most used devices

Remote Positioning Systems

Among the devices developed for technified agriculture can be tractors with GPS positioning systems that avoid, for example, double passes and allow more homogeneous sowing or sowing with a visibility deficit (dense fog, night, etc.).

Farm tractor with GPS equipment. Source: Agroinformaciòn

Drones

Drones are devices increasingly used by farmers, as they are capable of monitoring large hectares, collecting data on hydration, temperature, stress on vegetation or crop growth.

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Sensors

The use of sensors is also widespread. It is about collecting information from the environment, transferring it in real time to any device (for example, to a smartphone).

Use of sensors to obtain real-time information. Source: Telcoagro

In any case, it can be said that we are only scratching the surface of a revolutionary technology that will allow not only the improvement of agricultural production; but a more rational and balanced use of resources that allow care for the environment.

From the beginning, one of the objectives that the CONSOLE project had from the beginning is to create a network that had the ability to connect related projects, thereby promoting the exchange of scientific information with the aim of helping to improve decisions of the different teams involved, such as those responsible for public administrations.

Therefore, it is about strengthening the capacity for the exploitation of academic results and the cooperation of the different entities, to improve the research environment. In addition, to build a strong collaboration in the medium and long term with research organizations and companies (public and private).

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A section dedicated to sister projects

To do this, within the CONSOLE project website, a specific section has been created where – step by step – we report on all the sister projects that are currently being developed; or have ended, but may retain stakeholder interest.

A Digital Marketing Strategy

New technologies have allowed the possibility of developing communities that share objectives. In the case of the CONSOLE project, we have used the most recent Digital Marketing strategies both in the development of the website and in Social Networks, regularly creating quality content that allows information exchange and collaboration.

Developing quality content – related to the activity – is essential in any promotion strategy, since it allows increasing the number of users (organic reach) and achieving the objectives of the project’s dissemination and communication strategy.

Your project in CONSOLE

Every week we identify one of the sister projects related to CONSOLE. But, if you see that your project is not in our section, but should be included, do not forget to fill out the form.

From the CONSOLE project we want to congratulate the European Union in its effort to create activities such as “Meet your pollinators” It is an activity where, through the use of cards, the user (e.g. family) will get to know and become familiar with the main pollinators.

Example of pollinators cards

We all know the role of pollinators in assisting plant reproduction. In Europe, pollinators are mainly insects, but we need the wind for cereal crops. Bees and flying flies are first on the list, but butterflies, moths, some beetles, and other flying insects are also important.
There are thousands of different types of wild pollinators in Europe, all with important work to do. However, the number of wild pollinators is decreasing in Europe.

A negative land management, as such, as  sprawling cities, pollution, pesticides, non-native species, and climate change is hurting these animals. Some species could become extinct.

Therefore, we need to take care of all pollinators for a healthy environment for ourselves and the rest of nature.

Above all, pollinators allow us to eat many of our favourite fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Approximately four out of five species of crop plants and wildflowers use animal pollination. Farmers depend on insects to produce many different types of crops that we need for a balanced diet.

But we must understand that the environment also depends on pollinators. Thanks to them, wild plants can reproduce and provide fruits and seeds as food for other animals such as birds. Some wild plants have even evolved to function with only one or a few types of pollinator species. Without the right insects to help them reproduce, they will also disappear.

The more pollinators we have, the more wildlife we ​​can have around us and the more our gardens and landscapes will flourish.