We face inflation, disruptions in logistics chains, attacks by cybercriminals, new ways of working or a period of great uncertainty brought about by the war in Ukraine.To address many of these issues, technology is the only deflationary force that allows us to do more with less and shift from the flexibility we have developed in the pandemic to the ability to do more with agility, innovation and efficiency. allows you to continue
But the technology should not be limited to helping companies become more competitive. It must also serve society’s grand challenges: helping to address inequalities, create more opportunities, enable sustainable and inclusive development models, and grow into a more productive region in one of the best regions on Earth. Harmony and common prosperity. ,
Our natural and social capital is a privilege we can build responsible and sustainable economic well-being. We are the second most biodiverse country on the planet and, according to FAO, we are ranked 25th out of 223 countries with the greatest potential to expand the agricultural sector without compromising natural forest cover. We have 22 million hectares suitable for agricultural production and we only work on 6 million hectares.
Not only do we have land, we also have water: we are the sixth country in the world with the largest water resources, and a powerful combination. We can harness all of this potential and use technology to do so in a sustainable and inclusive way, and for the benefit of our farmers.
Technology allows us to do more with less in this field. This is urgent because by 2050 we will have around 10 billion people and for that we must double our food production. With artificial intelligence and machine learning based on data from millions of crop producers – pH, herbicide use, pest control, temperature, humidity, light – farmers can irrigate and use insecticides at the right time only when necessary agent. But crops can be harvested and pests detected. Reduce time and waste, equivalent to 1/3 of the food produced.
Technology can help save money, be more sustainable, increase production, and improve quality. It’s good for farmers and it’s good for the planet.
To do this, the connectivity gap in rural areas needs to be closed. There are already technologies that can access the most remote places at low cost using radio and television antennas that already cover nearly the entire national territory. Thanks to these solutions, 180,000 farmers in 190 schools, 40 community centers and 9 departments can communicate with high-speed Internet over the electromagnetic spectrum space.
There, connectivity is just a means to an end: rural communities use the internet to educate themselves, provide technology for their crops, gain health, and connect to production chains.
In addition to doing more with less in rural areas and creating sustainable development and well-being for farmers, our ecosystems have unique carbon capture capabilities that help address global climate change. Thanks to a technology platform, Colombia has become a recipient of carbon bonds, giving small producers 80 cents for every dollar traded to improve their agroforestry practices and save the planet from the dangers of climate change. It provides recommendations for improving crop yields.
Granted, there is no magic solution to building a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous nation. While this is what everyone desires, no one has a unique formula. Perhaps, we have the solution to enhance our greatest legacy and greatest opportunity for centuries by combining the contributions of everyone: our region.