Key Takeaways
- Komet Irrigation has made a six-figure investment to establish a new Application Engineering & Digital Systems department in Brazil.
- The initiative is led by irrigation expert Gustavo Hossri and supported by the newly launched Komet Experience Hub in Paulínia, São Paulo state.
- The department will focus on real-time digital tools to optimize irrigation performance, improve yields, and enhance farm profitability.
- Brazil was selected due to its strategic importance, where Komet Irrigation holds roughly 35% of the local pivot sprinkler market.
- Insights developed in Brazil are intended for global deployment across Komet’s international irrigation network.
Komet Irrigation Launches Application Engineering and Digital Systems Department in Brazil
Komet Irrigation, the Austria-based multinational specializing in precision sprinkler and end-gun solutions for pivot irrigation, has announced a significant investment to strengthen its digital and application engineering capabilities. The company has established a dedicated Application Engineering & Digital Systems department in Brazil, signaling a strategic move to connect advanced irrigation hardware with real-time digital intelligence.
The new department is led by Gustavo Hossri, an experienced irrigation specialist, and is designed to develop technologies that provide farmers with actionable, data-driven insights to improve irrigation efficiency, crop performance, and long-term profitability.
Komet Irrigation Establishes the Komet Experience Hub in São Paulo State
A Facility Designed for Testing, Training, and Demonstration
Central to this expansion is the Komet Experience Hub, a state-of-the-art facility located in Paulínia, São Paulo state. The Hub brings together a sprinkler performance laboratory, on-site education and training programs for engineers and growers, and real-time diagnostic tools that allow for continuous system monitoring and evaluation.
According to Komet Irrigation, the facility serves as a bridge between scientific research and on-farm realities, enabling practical validation of new irrigation metrics and performance standards.
Linking Field Performance with Digital Intelligence
The new department will introduce digital solutions that increase transparency and control over irrigation systems. These tools are intended to help farms of varying scales operate more efficiently by aligning water application with real-time field conditions, reducing waste while supporting consistent yields.
Komet Irrigation Positions Brazil as a Global Innovation Hub
Local Expertise with Global Reach
Komet’s footprint in Brazil has expanded steadily over the past seven years, making the country a logical base for innovation. While development activities are centered locally, the company emphasizes that the resulting technologies and insights are designed for global application across diverse agricultural regions.
Antonio Pires de Camargo, a former professor and head of the Hydraulics and Irrigation Laboratory at Unicamp and now part of Hossri’s team, noted that the Experience Hub integrates academic rigor with the operational demands of modern agriculture.
Addressing Climate and Production Pressures
With Brazil’s grain production projected to exceed 330 million tons in 2025 and ethanol output approaching 30 billion liters, reliable irrigation is increasingly critical. Komet Irrigation’s solutions aim to support higher yields through precise water management, mitigate climate-related risks, and enable year-round cultivation.
