GreenTech Americas to focus on tech and plant productivity

Added on 03 February 2023

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GreenTech Americas to focus on tech and plant productivity

The third edition of GreenTech Americas, which takes place March 21-23 in Querétaro, Mexico, will be all about how technology can boost horticultural productivity. The show offers an open-to-all-visitors GreenTech Stage and an educational Conference Program, where international and regional high-level speakers will inspire investors, importers, exporters, breeders, and growers how to optimize their production through technology in a controlled environment. Topics like “Alternative crops” and “How to use data for better decision making” will be discussed.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), it is estimated that the world population will reach 9.7 billion people by 2050. It is expected that agriculture will have to produce almost 50% more food to meet the demand in the coming years, which represents a major challenge for the industry.

Technology plays a fundamental role in triggering greater horticultural productivity, improving the use of substrates, water, fertilizers, technology, labor, and energy.

Why Mexico

Protected agriculture in Mexico is a success story worldwide based on the accelerated growth it has reported in recent years. During 2019, the national territory had 54,150 hectares and today it is close to 60,000 hectares. About 50% of crops are produced through protected horticulture, according to figures from the Mexican Association of Protected Horticulture (AMHPAC).

Mexico is also one of the world’s leading producers of fruits and vegetables with about 39 million tons per year, according to information from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

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