Propuesta para la utilización de métodos de Smart Farming en el sector bananero en Ecuador.

Abstract

The general objective of this research focused on designing a proposal for the implementation of Smart Farming methods for their contribution in the control, detection, management, and eradication of pests and diseases in the banana sector in Ecuador. In relation to the methodology, a quantitative approach, an inductive method, and a non-experimental design were applied, and a survey was also conducted using a questionnaire. It was concluded that among the methods focused on Smart Farming for the detection, management, and eradication of pests and diseases in the banana sector in Ecuador, precision agriculture is proposed, which will allow minimizing the amount of resources used in the production processes in banana cultivation. The results of the research suggest that there is a great potential for the use of Smart Farming methods in the banana sector in Ecuador, but there is also a need for greater education and promotion to increase understanding and access to these technologies by banana producers.