Direct Seeding Technology - Agriculture by Environment
This course is part of Siembra Directa: agricultura productiva sustentable.
This comprehensive course explores how the efficiency of No-Till Farming Systems in Argentina has been supported by the development of specialized machinery, particularly seeders designed to plant through soil residue cover and place seeds in optimal conditions for germination and emergence. You'll learn how the agricultural industry continuously improves machinery to adapt to specific environments, responding to demands from different agroecological situations worldwide. The course examines how Argentina's diverse ecological regions require manufacturers to produce machines specific to four ecoregions with various crops and soils, creating equipment that adapts to diverse situations—a strength for exports to different countries. You'll discover that while agriculture is specific to each location, fundamental principles work worldwide, with the key concept being adapting technology to soil rather than soil to technology. The curriculum covers precision agriculture as a series of technological tools that help make efficient decisions about input use—a technology already adopted in Argentina with much room for optimal application. You'll learn how precision agriculture has transformed from complex information technology to a simple adoption tool requiring constant training, enabling sustainable agricultural production with reduced contamination levels. The course also covers specialized machinery topics including spraying in no-till farming, application timing and dosage, spraying traceability, selective spraying, environmental and health care, fertilization timing and dosage, and harvesting equipment with attention to soil compaction when choosing wheel systems.
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What you'll learn
Learn how specialized seeders are designed for no-till farming systems Understand how agricultural machinery adapts to different environmental conditions Explore precision agriculture tools and their application in no-till farming Discover environment-specific management techniques for agricultural inputs Master spraying technology, timing, and dosage in no-till systems Learn about fertilization strategies and application methods Understand harvesting equipment evolution and technological developments Explore soil compaction prevention when selecting harvesting equipment
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There are 8 modules in this course
This course explores the technological aspects of No-Till Farming Systems with a focus on environment-specific agriculture. It examines how specialized machinery, particularly seeders designed to plant through soil residue, has supported the efficiency of no-till farming in Argentina and globally. The curriculum covers how the agricultural industry continuously improves machinery to adapt to specific environments across different agroecological situations worldwide. Students will learn about precision agriculture as a set of technological tools that enable efficient input use decisions—a technology widely adopted in Argentina with significant potential for further optimization. The course details how precision agriculture has evolved from complex information technology to a more accessible tool requiring ongoing training, enabling sustainable production with reduced environmental impact. Argentina's leadership in Latin America for precision agriculture adoption and environment-specific input management is highlighted. The course covers various technological innovations including real-time traceability devices for applications, protein content measurement in grains, auto-steering systems for tractors and sprayers, section control for spray booms, and intelligent seeders that apply variable rates of inputs based on site-specific prescriptions. Additional topics include basic machinery aspects, spraying timing and dosage, traceability, selective applications, environmental and health considerations, fertilization techniques, and harvesting equipment with attention to soil compaction.
Maquinarias para siembra directa. Conceptos de agricultura de precisión aplicados a la SD.
Module 1
Aspectos básicos de maquinaria a utilizar.
Module 2
Pulverizaciones en la Siembra Directa momentos y dosis. Fecha de siembra.
Module 3
Trazabilidad de la pulverización. Pulverizaciones selectiva, cuidados ambientales y de la salud.
Module 4
La cosechadora involucrada en el Sistema de Siembra directa
Module 6
Evolución tecnológica en las cosechadoras. Desarrollo de maquinarias
Module 7
Equipos de cosecha. Cuidados con el suelo y su compactación al elegir los rodados.
Module 8
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Siembra Directa: agricultura productiva sustentable
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Instructors
1 Course
Expert in Precision Agriculture and Post-Harvest Technologies
Fernando Scaramuzza, an agronomist at INTA Manfredi, Córdoba, specializes in precision agriculture as well as harvest and post-harvest technologies. His work focuses on integrating advanced farming techniques to improve efficiency and sustainability across the agricultural production cycle. Scaramuzza’s expertise includes optimizing planting systems and managing post-harvest processes to reduce losses and enhance productivity. Through his teaching and research, he contributes to the development of innovative solutions that address modern agricultural challenges while promoting environmentally responsible practices.
1 Course
Innovator in Precision Agriculture
Juan Pablo Vélez, an agronomist at INTA Manfredi, Córdoba, is a specialist in precision agriculture and advanced farming machinery. With a focus on integrating cutting-edge technologies into agricultural systems, Vélez works to optimize productivity while addressing environmental challenges. His expertise lies in leveraging tools like variable-rate equipment and georeferenced data to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Through his teaching and research, Vélez contributes to the global adoption of precision agriculture, empowering farmers to meet the demands of modern agro-industrial markets while maintaining ecological balance.
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