They call for integrating AI and drones into agriculture to ensure the future of food.

Experts warn that, by 2050, Mexico's population could reach 140 million, while agricultural land is facing a downward trend. Faced with this challenge, academics and representatives of the technology sector have called for the adoption of Agriculture 5.0, which combines artificial intelligence, big data, automation, and robotization to optimize operations and respond to the growing demand for food.

Gilberto de Jesús López Canteñs, from the Autonomous University of Chapingo, highlighted the use of specialized drones for mapping and applying inputs, a tool that reduces costs, health risks, and errors in spraying compared to manual or tractor methods. According to studies by the Chinese company DJI, Mexico could overcome its technological gap in this field by 2026, positioning itself among the leading countries in the adoption of unmanned aerial vehicles for crops.

DJI Agriculture's representative for Latin America, Yefei Dong, presented new models of agricultural drones in Mexico capable of serving more than 300 types of crops, from corn and sugarcane to avocado, citrus, and mango. Mexico is the first country in the region to acquire this technology, followed by Argentina, Chile, and Colombia, and has already trained nearly 3,000 operators since 2022.

Josué Muñoz Jaimes, from Dimasur, stated that they seek to work with the government to train producers in the use of these tools, in order to improve yields and address problems such as climate change, water shortages, and the increase in pests. For specialists, the use of AI and drones is not only a technological opportunity, but a strategic necessity to guarantee the country's food security.