Building on the established success within the Master’s in Precision Agriculture, Octave’s Imagine (formerly ERDAS IMAGINE) Chair has taken its educational initiatives further by contributing to the Course on Agrogeomatics: Geotechnologies Applied to the Agro-Forest Sector. This effort, led by the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) and Octave, represents a complementary avenue of collaboration designed to broaden the reach and impact. Organized in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (MAPA) and the University of Córdoba, this initiative enhances both the visibility and practical relevance of the Chair’s contributions to geospatial education.
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A collaborative effort across institutions
Financed by the European Union under the NextGenerationEU framework, the agrogeomatics course highlights the transformative role of geotechnologies in addressing challenges in agriculture and forestry. The course brought together expertise from various fields, including contributions from Tomás Ramón Herrero Tejedor and Enrique Pérez Martín, professors from UPM’s Higher Technical School of Agronomic, Food and Biosystems Engineering’s (ETSIAAB) department of Agro-Forest Engineering. Participants were trained in precision agriculture, land-use optimization, forest monitoring and environmental sustainability, with a strong emphasis on practical applications of tools like Octave's Imagine.
Broadening reach through open activities
Professor Herrero, a leading expert in agro-forestry geotechnologies, emphasized the importance of choosing Imagine software for this master class. Herrero highlighted Octave’s advanced capabilities in processing and analyzing geospatial data, particularly for large-scale agricultural and environmental projects. He believes Imagine provides unparalleled functionality in satellite imagery analysis, land-use classification and environmental monitoring, making it the ideal software for training students and professionals in agrogeomatics.
A specialized session led by Octave’s Begoña Verdejo Herreras was a key component of this open activity, providing participants with hands-on experience in applying geospatial technologies to real-world agro-forestry challenges. This session not only reinforced the Chair’s commitment to fostering digital competencies, but also highlighted its alignment with national and European priorities for sustainable development. By extending these efforts to an open activity in collaboration with MAPA and the University of Córdoba, the Chair has broadened its audience, enabling knowledge sharing across institutions and professional sectors.
Shaping the future of agrogeomatics education
Octave's Imagine Chair’s involvement in this course underscores its dedication to advancing geospatial education and innovation. By fostering partnerships with institutions like ETSIAAB, MAPA and the University of Córdoba and leveraging support from initiatives like NextGenerationEU, the Chair is equipping the next generation of professionals with the tools and skills needed to address modern challenges in agriculture and forestry.
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A special thanks to Octave’s Begoña Verdejo Herreras and Julio Lerena for their facilitation and support of these educational initiatives