Pilot Projects
At La Vega Innova, Pilot Projects are essential to take innovation from concept to execution. These initiatives focus on the implementation and validation of emerging technologies in the agricultural sector. Each pilot project is a case study in itself, providing valuable insights and practical recommendations for the sector. All the information and data generated in the pilot project will be integrated into the La Vega Innova FIWARE platform.
Advantages
Expose all actors in the agri-food sector to various agrotech technologies, the adoption of which will allow them to improve the productivity and/or management of the farm or agri-food enterprise.
Enable iHub users to benefit from AgriFoodTech solutions with free advice from the Hub team.
The result of the Pilots conducted in the iHub will be a variety of data that will be available “opendata” in the FIWARE platform of La Vega Innova
To learn real experiences of projects conducted in situ, with direct monitoring, and to see their deployment in the field. Contribute to greater sustainability in the agri-food sector, as these are solutions that seek to improve resource efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint.
How can I take part in an active pilot project?
Visiting users of the iHUB will be able to access the results from dedicated platforms in each pilot and from dashboards available on the FIWARE La Vega Innova platform. They will also be able to obtain information on the technology used in each pilot through the mentors. Agro-food technology companies in the iHUB will be able to use the information and data generated to develop new products and services or improve existing ones.
Smart Pivot, our first pilot
The first pilot project to be conducted is the Smart Pivot. The aim is to implement and validate an irrigation recommendation system based on artificial intelligence algorithms for the Centre’s pivot, so that it can indicate when, how much and how to irrigate by irrigation sector. It will use data from weather stations, sensors, geo-positioning of the pivot, vegetation indices from satellite imagery and other available information sources.
Virtual Fencing, Remote Livestock Monitoring
This pilot project aims to deploy a livestock monitoring system that tracks various parameters to assess animal welfare, create virtual fencing, and implement alert systems. The devices are being deployed on cattle in extensive beef production systems across various farms nationwide.
Yield Estimation
The objective of the Yield Estimation pilot project is to implement a crop optimization system on farms using artificial intelligence algorithms, for which different data sources will be integrated. The results can be visualized remotely, and the data will be integrated into the FIWARE platform of La Vega Innova.
Animal Biosecurity
In collaboration with the National Irrigation Technology Center (CENTER), innovative solutions are being tested to improve safety in extensive livestock farming. To this end, the Biorsik External® prototype for automatic access control is being installed on rural farms. The aim is to reduce human intervention in biosecurity processes, prevent the entry of high-risk vehicles and visitors into production centers, and prevent the spread of diseases through uncontrolled transport. The data is then implemented on the FIWARE platform of La Vega Innova for analysis and management.
Smart Hives
This initiative will allow for remote monitoring of the condition and health of beehives using internal and external sensors, optimizing their management and protection. IoT technologies will be implemented for hive control and monitoring, with a deployment across 10 hives in different locations. This alert and monitoring system will notify beekeepers in case of theft, changes in internal/external conditions, or weight variations. It will also count bees to monitor foraging and mortality, allowing beekeepers to proactively make decisions about their hives.
The collected data will be integrated into the FIWARE platform of La Vega Innova
Are you interested in testing a technology and proposing it as a possible pilot project?
The pilot project aims to deploy sensor modules beneath solar panels. These modules comprise a monitoring system for key parameters affecting crop growth. By placing them under the conditions of the solar panels, they will generate relevant data to quantify the impact of these variables on the tested crops. To achieve this, various devices will be deployed to monitor climate, soil, crop, and air quality in the agrivoltaics study plots of the University of Córdoba (UCO) and Neiker1. Furthermore, all collected data and contextual information will be integrated into the FIWARE platform of La Vega Innova.
Are you interested in testing a technology and proposing it as a possible pilot project?
We invite you to participate through the application form on the La Vega Innova website by submitting ideas that will allow us to validate emerging technologies for future pilot projects. Our team of experts at La Vega Innova will evaluate the submitted ideas based on the requirements of the agri-food sector. The selected idea will be marketed, and the company offering the most innovative and technically feasible solution will be chosen to develop and implement the pilot, receiving a grant in the process.
Excited to propose a pilot project? Go ahead!Frequently asked questions
Do not hesitate to reach out. You can also connect with us through our social channels or our contact form.
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Where can I find information about active pilots?
You can find information about active pilots on the La Vega Innova website, which will indicate their duration. A physical space will be set up at La Vega Innova where you can get to know and validate the technologies in use.
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Are these services offered free of charge?
Yes, all pilot projects are free for iHUB users, allowing them to validate and test the deployed AgriFoodTech technologies.
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Will all pilot projects take place at La Vega Innova’s physical facilities?
Most pilot projects will be conducted at La Vega Innova’s facilities and its experimental farm. However, to cater to the entire agri-food sector, many projects will be associated with other physical locations in Spain. Regardless, all results and applications will be displayed at La Vega Innova’s physical centre.
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