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The 6G-PATH project is proud to highlight two recent achievements by UC-FARM1, one of the key use cases hosted at the Experimental Farm La Mayora, operated by the Institute for Subtropical and Mediterranean Horticulture (IHSM-CSIC-UMA).

 

UC-FARM1 was awarded the prestigious Santander X Innovative Project Entrepreneur Award for its prototype “Irrigatech”, a cutting-edge system that leverages 5G connectivity to optimise irrigation processes in agriculture. The award recognises the project’s innovative use of real-time data and connectivity to address efficiency and sustainability in farming.

 

Learn more about the award (in Spanish):
https://fgcsic.es/noticias/ya-se-conocen-los-ganadores-de-los-premios-santander-x-award-a-proyectos-emprendedores-y-startups-del-csic/

 

In parallel, Cristina Ferrer, a member of the UC-FARM1 team, presented the project’s preliminary findings at the XIX Spanish-Portuguese Congress of Plant Biology, held from 1–4 July 2025. Her oral presentation, titled “HLOEM Conductance and Real-Time Irrigation Optimization in Avocado Using 5G Technology,” showcased the scientific foundations and early outcomes of the 6G-PATH trial.

 

Congress website: https://iberianplantbiology2025.org

 

These accomplishments reflect the impactful role of 6G-PATH’s testbed infrastructure in enabling real-world applications across verticals. The UC-FARM1 trial continues to demonstrate how next-generation network technologies can support sustainable agriculture and innovation in food production systems.