Information technology in the agricultural sector

Dear readers, as everyone knows, computing is the branch of engineering that studies hardware, data networks and software needed to process data or any type of information automatically, which translates into an effective process. Informatics as a technological tool has been gaining ground over the years due to the advantages and ease of handling programs that allow a greater organization in work and more speed in relevant information to increase productivity of the agro-ecosystem, Among the processes that can be expedited with this tool is the control of warehouses, productive registration of animals, formulation of rations, financial and administrative information among other aspects of interest.

In the same vein, it should be mentioned that, although there are computer programs that facilitate our work in agricultural production units, so that the information is as accurate as possible for decision-making, the required data must be entered as accurately as possible to make appropriate estimates of the different production records of the farm, which will subsequently be reflected in both agronomic and administrative management planning.

Of course, in order to keep such records it is necessary that the personnel are trained to carry out such records, generally the producers who technify their farms keep records of the feeding of livestock, application of medicines, artificial insemination, synchronization of jealousy, as well as other agricultural activities, such as planting time, fertilisation plans, pest, disease and weed control, in addition to the production records by hectares of agricultural items. With these programs you can take the information of several farms which facilitates some tasks such as, for example, in case some producers want to sell some of their animals, he shall have a detailed record of each animal describing important data such as age, number of lactation, milk production and other characteristics which would facilitate the sale.

Currently, as mentioned in other articles, technological tools have also been incorporated, such as drones and sensors for the delimitation of sown areas and the collection of productive data, such data are processed in a timely manner in software that will allow the collection, sorting, sorting and display of some statistics, Information that can be analyzed by the professional of the agricultural area timely for application of corrective measures in case of any decrease of the production by nutritional deficiency, attack of pests or some disease.

Unquestionably, the benefits of the technology are priced according to the type of product being purchased, but such investment can certainly be covered by the producer in the medium and long term, as long as it periodically reviews and analyses the data obtained to correct any failure, the agricultural sector is one of the most lucrative if managed with discipline, taking into account that it is where the food consumed by the population is produced, being an item that is never obsolete and will always generate income.

Dear readers, there is no doubt that technology is fundamental in the agricultural sector when managed in a balanced manner without affecting natural processes, however, the desire to implement it on the part of the producer will be aroused when they realize the value of the information such as knowing in due course if a cow has lowered its milk production, whether food costs have increased among other relevant data that will allow the agricultural production unit to continue to develop.