Mainero, Drops Agro, Metalfor, Ecopure, and Vax received awards from the CITA Prize (International Center for Innovation in Agricultural Technology)
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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.
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.
Mainero ganó el CITA de oro.
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.
Empresas cordobesas, galardonadas en La Rural.
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.
