Agricultural Technologies

Natural Farming, Organic Agriculture & Bio-Inputs
Technology Innovation Key Features & Impact Organisation / Developer Visit Site
Bio-inputs Platform (National Program) Development of microbial pesticides, inoculants, and biostimulants for sustainable farming Embrapa
Azospirillum -based Biofertilizers Enhances plant growth and nutrient uptake in cereals; reduces synthetic nitrogen dependency Embrapa
Biological Nitrogen Fixation (BNF) for Soybean Replaces chemical fertilizers via microbial inoculants; saves billions in fertilizer costs annually Embrapa
Precision Agriculture, IoT & AI Platforms
Technology Innovation Key Features & Impact Organisation / Developer Visit Site
Digital Soil Water Measurement System Automated sensors for measuring soil infiltration and water potential for precision farming decisions Embrapa Soils
Soil Moisture Sensor ( Igstat ) Embedded sensor detecting soil moisture changes for automated irrigation triggering; reduces water/energy use Embrapa + USP
IoT-based Precision Irrigation System Sensors determine real-time water requirement per plot; improves water-use efficiency Embrapa
AI-based Land Use Mapping System Uses satellite data + AI for agricultural intensification mapping and planning Embrapa + Unicamp + INPE
Embrapa Precision Agriculture Network National platform for managing variability in crops (soil, pests, yield); improves input efficiency Embrapa
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) & Bio-Protection
Technology Innovation Key Features & Impact Organisation / Developer Visit Site
Baculovirus -based Biopesticides Target-specific pest control with minimal environmental impact Embrapa
Agroforestry & Integrated Farming Systems (IFS)
Technology Innovation Key Features & Impact Organisation / Developer Visit Site
ILPF (Crop-Livestock-Forest Integration System) Integrates crops, livestock, and trees; improves productivity, soil health, and carbon sequestration Embrapa