Impacto de la agricultura de precisión en la sostenibilidad ambiental en el Ecuador

Precision agriculture optimizes the application of technologies in agricultural production, however, its adoption faces limitations of high costs or limited access to financing. For this reason, to mitigate the environmental impact, it is essential to implement innovative strategies that improve efficiency in resource management, strengthen crop resilience and promote more sustainable management of agricultural ecosystems. The general objective of this research is based on evaluating the impact of precision agriculture on environmental sustainability in Ecuador. The methodology used was based on the collection of information from current scientific research articles, virtual libraries and websites. Regarding the results, they indicated that among the precision agriculture practices, the use of technologies such as advanced chlorophyll, humidity and nutrient sensors, the use of drones for fumigation, intelligent irrigation systems, vegetation index and variable application of inputs, optimize the management of resources, nutrients and reduce environmental impact. In addition, the integration of preventive, biological and chemical techniques allows for more effective control of pests and diseases, preserving the stability of agroecosystems. In conclusion, these tools reduce the excessive use of agrochemicals, and at the same time, allow for the conservation of soil and water. Also, the use of slow-release fertilizers and phytosanitary products have improved productive efficiency and long-term agricultural sustainability, guaranteeing a balance between profitability and environmental care.

Precision agriculture optimizes the application of technologies in agricultural production, however, its adoption faces limitations of high costs or limited access to financing. For this reason, to mitigate the environmental impact, it is essential to implement innovative strategies that improve efficiency in resource management, strengthen crop resilience and promote more sustainable management of agricultural ecosystems. The general objective of this research is based on evaluating the impact of precision agriculture on environmental sustainability in Ecuador. The methodology used was based on the collection of information from current scientific research articles, virtual libraries and websites. Regarding the results, they indicated that among the precision agriculture practices, the use of technologies such as advanced chlorophyll, humidity and nutrient sensors, the use of drones for fumigation, intelligent irrigation systems, vegetation index and variable application of inputs, optimize the management of resources, nutrients and reduce environmental impact. In addition, the integration of preventive, biological and chemical techniques allows for more effective control of pests and diseases, preserving the stability of agroecosystems. In conclusion, these tools reduce the excessive use of agrochemicals, and at the same time, allow for the conservation of soil and water. Also, the use of slow-release fertilizers and phytosanitary products have improved productive efficiency and long-term agricultural sustainability, guaranteeing a balance between profitability and environmental care.

La agricultura de precisión optimiza la aplicación de tecnologías en la producción agrícola, sin embargo, su adopción enfrenta limitaciones de altos costos o acceso limitado a financiamiento, por tal motivo, para mitigar el impacto ambiental, es fundamental la implementación de estrategias innovadores que mejoren la eficiencia en la gestión de recursos, fortalezcan la resilencia de los cultivos y fomenten un manejo más sostenible de los ecosistemas agrícolas. El objetivo general de esta investigación se fundamenta en evaluar el impacto de la agricultura de precisión en la sostenibilidad ambiental en el Ecuador. La metodología utilizada se basó en la recopilación de información de artículos científicos de investigación actuales, bibliotecas virtuales y sitios web. En cuanto a los resultados indicaron que entre las prácticas de las agricultura de precisión del uso de tecnologías como sensores avanzados de clorofila, humedad y nutrientes, empleo de drones para fumigación, sistema de riego inteligente, índice de vegetación y aplicación variable de insumos, optimizan la gestión de recursos, nutrientes y reduciendo del impacto ambiental, además, la integración de técnicas preventivas, biológicas y químicas permiten un control más efectivo de plagas y enfermedades, preservando la estabilidad de los agroecosistemas. En conclusion, estas herramientas reducen el uso excesivo de agroquímicos, y a la vez, permiten la conservación el suelo y el agua, tambien, el uso de fertilizantes de liberación lenta y productos fitosanitarios han mejorado la eficiencia productiva y la sostenibilidad agrícola a largo plazo, garantizando un equilibrio entre rentabilidad y cuidado ambiental