Advances in the implementation of technologies and the development of new varieties within the framework of the CSICAP project
The project “Climate-smart initiatives for climate change adaptation and sustainability in agricultural production systems in Colombia” (CSICAP) within the sugarcane agroindustry is focused on achieving improvements in crop adaptability, promoting the efficient use of climate information, and ensuring production stability.
One of the key points of the project is based on the dissemination of the concepts, developments, and fieldwork sessions that the Research Center carries out to achieve its goals. Digital channels have been instrumental in this effort.
Support in adoption
- Delivery of automated rain gauges to suppliers in northern Cauca: With the delivery of 30 new Gotas stations, the community can quickly and easily record rainfall on local crops. This provides criteria for decision-making and optimizes agricultural processes. Cenicaña provided advice on both equipment installation and training in the proper use of the technology.
- New stations of the Automated Meteorological Network (RMA): The stations (BDU, PRJ, and PDC) were delivered. These stations generate detailed and freely accessible information on the main atmospheric variables of temperature, humidity, radiation, rainfall, and wind. One of the tasks carried out within the framework of technical communication was the creation of weather-resistant signs to provide the community with information about the importance and use of the delivered stations.
- Identification of varieties resilient to climate variability: The REDCAS experimental network is working to identify the plant materials currently best suited to different climate and soil conditions. To this end, graphics were created to accurately identify the varieties and areas involved in the experiments.
- Capacity building: Cenicaña has worked to train producers and technicians on sustainable sugarcane cultivation practices through strategic technology transfer programs. For more information, visit the following link: https://www.cenicana.org/apuestadesarrolloruralintegralnc/
- Water purification systems, solar panels and wastewater: Delivered to families and communities with limited access to basic services. The Technical Cooperation Service provided support for the delivery of the stations and their presentation to the children of the beneficiary communities.
Video accompanying the delivery of automated rain gauges to sugarcane producers in northern Cauca.
Piedechinche Station (PDC) handover. For more information, visit the following link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHZRw40SXk2/
Identification of experiments that you are part of REDCAS, at Hacienda Guadalcanal, Ingenio Risaralda. For more information, click the following link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIJygE_Av5X/
Delivery of a water treatment plant for the Los Caleños community. For more information, visit the following link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFvVQVDyayQ/?img_index=1
Impact on the sugar cane agroindustry
The implementation of digital technologies and the development of new varieties contribute to:
- Reducing the vulnerability of the productive system to the threats of a changing climate.
- Increase productivity through agroclimatic risk management, the adoption of digital agriculture and the use of new, more resilient varieties.
- Strengthening the technology transfer system, integrating climate information services and digital agriculture to improve decision-making.
More about the project: https://agroalimentariasostenible.co/
