Seven men pose on a stage during an event; two of them are holding a diploma and a trophy, and all are dressed in formal business attire. — Córdoba-based companies, awarded at La Rural | La Derecha Diario

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Agricultural companies from Córdoba, recognized for their technological innovation

Mainero, Drops Agro, Metalfor, Ecopure, and Vax received awards from the CITA Prize (International Center for Innovation in Agricultural Technology)

21/07/2025 21:49:00h

Editorial Team

Within the framework of the 137th Livestock, Agriculture, and International Industry Exhibition, held at the La Rural de Palermo venue in Buenos Aires, the CITA Awards (International Center for Innovation in Agricultural Technology) were presented.

In this edition, several Córdoba-based companies were recognized for their developments and innovations, highlighting the leading role of the province in the technological advancement of agriculture.

Mainero, CITA Gold Award

The Secretary of Livestock of the province of Córdoba, Marcelo Calle, participated in the award ceremony, in which the company Mainero, from Bell Ville, received the 2025 CITA Gold Award for its sunflower header model 1045. In addition, companies from different parts of Córdoba were honored in various categories.

Man sitting at a white table next to two trophies, with red Mainero agricultural machinery in the background

Mainero won the CITA de Oro | La Derecha Diario

CITA Awards: Córdoba-based winners by category

Harvesting and headers

CITA Award: Mainero 1045 sunflower header
This header incorporates significant improvements over its previous version, increasing working width and allowing work at multiple distances and directions without lateral losses. It improves efficiency in weedy crops, eliminates tilting for transport, and facilitates maintenance thanks to its modular design.

Precision agriculture

CITA Award: Drops Precise Application – Drops Agro (Marcos Juárez)
Technology for sprayers that monitors each nozzle in real time, detects applied droplets, and alerts about failures or blockages. It improves precision, reduces environmental impact, and is a global pioneer.

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Córdoba-based companies, awarded at La Rural | La Derecha Diario

Special mention: Green Scan – Metalfor (Marcos Juárez)

Selective spraying system that uses NDVI sensors to detect weeds and apply agrochemicals only where needed. It reduces costs and improves operational efficiency with a lightweight, modular design.

Fertilization

Special mention: Ecopure – Ecomanagement (Marcos Juárez)
The country's first slurry injector. It allows sub-surface application of effluents, minimizing losses due to volatilization and improving profitability. It adapts to different soils and crops, with scientific backing that demonstrates its effectiveness.

Spraying

Special mention: VAX – Multipurpose Autonomous Vehicle – Metalfor
Large-scale national autonomous equipment for tasks such as spraying, fertilization, and seeding. It operates with artificial intelligence and remote control, and can work 24/7 with low environmental impact. Its modular design makes it versatile and efficient.

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