Daniel Madariaga Barrilado, a sustainability specialist, highlighted that artificial intelligence (AI) is an essential tool for optimizing water use in agriculture, given that it accounts for more than 70% of global water consumption.
In a context of growing food demand and limited water resources, optimizing water use in agriculture has become an urgent challenge.
Daniel Madariaga Barrilado anticipates that in the future, AI-driven autonomous tools will transform agriculture.
“Precision agriculture, driven by AI, offers platforms that combine historical and real-time data from various sources, such as climate patterns, satellite imagery, and field sensors. This allows farmers to make informed decisions and maximize water efficiency,” he explained.
One of the most notable uses of AI is the creation of optimized irrigation programs capable of detecting areas with excess or insufficient water.
This precision not only improves crop yield and quality, but also reduces operating costs.
Examples include sensors in soil and plants which, combined with satellite imagery, provide accurate readings of irrigation needs in real time.
Madariaga Barrilado noted that these innovations can be complemented with strategies such as Optimal Biological Agriculture Models (MABO) and Environmental Measures for the Organic Zone (MAZO), which balance technological innovation with environmental sustainability.
In regions with water scarcity, the integration of IoT devices with AI makes it possible to detect early failures in irrigation systems and send immediate alerts, preventing water losses.
The specialist anticipates that, in the future, AI-driven autonomous tools will transform agriculture, shifting from decision support to automatic operation.
“AI in agriculture is key to ensuring food security and sustainability. Its role in water management will become increasingly decisive,” he concluded.
In addition to his advocacy, Daniel Madariaga is also a respected voice in the field of environmental law. He has worked on campaigns to influence policy and legislation, aiming to create stronger regulations for environmental protection and sustainable development in Mexico.