Tech to Transform Water Use in Agriculture: The Weekly Roundup

This week, Engage Crop Solutions introduced Aqualatus, a game-changing tech that could halve agricultural water use in Mexico. Meanwhile, Mexican startup Konfront earned a Developer Award for its digital solutions. 

In international news, Donald Trump’s re-election signals potential shifts in Mexico's IT and EV sectors, promising opportunities in software and manufacturing. Meanwhile, Apple’s experimental app for managing blood sugar hints at the future of health tech. Finally, “reshoring” emerges as a competitive edge for Mexican SMEs, underscoring the importance of digital transformation and sustainable practices.

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Mexico

Aqualatus Tech Cuts Water Use in Mexican Agriculture by 50%

Aqualatus, a technology that reduces water use in agriculture, will be launched at Expo Agroalimentaria Mexico. Developed by British company Engage Crop Solutions, it promises to transform water management in Mexican agriculture, offering savings of up to 50% in water, electricity and fertilizer consumption, while improving crop yields.

Mexican Startup Konfront Receives Developer Award 2024

Konfront, a Mexican startup specialized in developing, launching and scaling applications and digital platforms, has been recognized in the Developer Awards 2024, standing out as the only Mexican company among the 145 awarded worldwide. 

International

Projected Shifts in Mexico’s IT, EV Sectors Under Trump

Following the re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States, significant changes are anticipated in Mexico's IT sector, particularly in software development and the EV industry. Despite the changes, projections suggest that Mexico could benefit from the consolidation of its software capabilities.

Apple Tests App to Help Prediabetics Manage Blood Sugar

Apple developed an app to help prediabetics manage blood sugar by tracking diet using available devices, helping to show how food choices impact blood sugar and prevent the progression to Type 2 diabetes. While the project has been paused, its findings could inform future health tech.

MBN Expert Contributors

How Can SMEs Thrive Sustainably in the Reshoring Era?

Reshoring has become a key strategy for competitiveness in Mexico and Central America, offering SMEs the opportunity to integrate into global production chains. To take advantage of this model, they must advance in digital transformation and sustainability, says Alejandro Preinfalk, CEO and President, Siemens Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.