In the agricultural sector, geotechnologies are becoming key allies for environmental monitoring and sustainable land management. Researcher Néstor Di Leo analyzed their impact on agroecosystems and the challenges of their implementation.

Technological advancements have opened up new possibilities for environmental management and preservation in the agricultural sector. In this context, geotechnologies have become fundamental tools for monitoring and mitigating environmental impacts, enabling more precise, real-time analysis of ecosystem changes. From remote sensing to geographic information systems (GIS), these technologies offer innovative solutions for territorial planning, natural resource conservation, and environmental disaster prevention.

At Universidad Nacional de RosarioVarious research groups are working on the development and application of these tools to address local and global problems. Researcher Néstor Di Leo of the Center for Territorial Studies at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences explained how geotechnologies are transforming the way the environment is studied and protected, the challenges facing their implementation, and the future prospects for this field.

“Geotechnologies are tools based on the use of location on the Earth's surface—hence the prefix "geo"—for any situation, condition, state, event of interest, or process that occurs anywhere. Obviously, these are focused on the interactions between soil, plants, and the atmosphere, both in the context of natural ecosystems and agroecosystems, which are somewhat prevalent due to increasing human activity,” Di Leo explained, adding: “If you look at the planet from above, there are very few places where you can't truly see the impact of human activity. That's why, operationally, we prefer to speak of agroecosystems rather than simply ecosystems.” 

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