Agroexpo 2025 did not only smell like hay and grilled meat. In the Porkcolombia area, visitors also heard constant talk about algorithms, sensors, and data. It was a different way to speak about the future of Colombian pig farming.
Porkcolombia used the fair to combine three elements, an academic space on artificial intelligence, tasty samples of pork, and interactive experiences that showed how technology already lives inside many farms.
Porkcalidad 2025, where experts unpacked “inteligencIA en la porcicultura”
On July 9 and 10, Porkcolombia held “Porkcalidad 2025: inteligencIA en la porcicultura,” one of the central academic events of Agroexpo. Producers, vets, students, and tech professionals filled the room to hear how AI is changing their daily work.
The agenda included talks on topics such as genetics, automation, data analytics, and animal health. Rather than staying in theory, speakers showed concrete examples from Colombia and other countries.
Nicolas Uribe, president of the World Chambers Federation, spoke about using AI to make life and work more productive, linking digital tools with business decisions across the pork chain.
Other guests, like Felipe Gutierrez Mesa from Grupo BIOS, Salvador Junior from Agriness, professor Fausto Moreno, Carlos Pineiro from Animal Data Analytics, and Ignasi Guix from Hipra, covered areas from genetics and automation to sanitary decisions and digital veterinary tools.
How AI actually worked on and around pig farms
Throughout Porkcalidad, one idea came up again and again, AI was no longer a distant concept reserved for huge, rich companies. It had started to appear in many normal farm routines.
Speakers explained how models trained with farm data helped detect early signs of disease, suggest feeding changes, or compare performance across barns. This kind of support allowed farmers to act faster and reduce losses.
Automation was another key point. Systems that controlled barn climate, monitored weight, or tracked movements made daily management less stressful for workers and improved welfare conditions for pigs.
Several talks stressed that data alone was not enough. The real shift came when farms organized and cleaned their information, then used AI tools that translated numbers into simple, practical recommendations.
La Carpa del Sabor and pavilion 7, where the public tasted innovation
Porkcolombia also knew that the best way to talk about pork was still through the plate. La Carpa del Sabor, inside Agroexpo, offered ready‑to‑eat products that highlighted the flavor and versatility of Colombian pork cuts.
Visitors tried sandwiches, skewers, and other recipes while learning about nutrition and good handling practices. The idea was to connect innovation in farms with what families cooked at home.
In pavilion 7, the guild set up an innovation‑themed space. There were interactive AI experiences, game areas, commercial stands, and a live kitchen led by chefs and Sena apprentices, who prepared dishes in front of the audience and shared step‑by‑step tips.
This mix turned the stand into a small show. People could watch a dish being prepared, taste it, and at the same time hear how technology helped improve traceability, quality, and sustainability in the chain behind that product.
A mobile unit that brought recipes and stories to life
Outside, in the Patio de Banderas, the mobile Porkcolombia unit became a small studio on wheels. Chefs and influencers used it to record and present recipes, mixing gastronomy, storytelling, and quick facts about the sector.
Short videos and live segments showed simple ways to cook pork at home and talked about topics such as origin, safety, and innovation. For many visitors, this format felt closer to the content they saw every day on their phones.
A sector that used Agroexpo to look ahead
By closing its Agroexpo 2025 participation with this blend of AI, education, and flavor, Porkcolombia sent a clear message. The guild wanted Colombian pig farming to be seen as modern, data‑aware, and open to new tools.
The challenges in the sector are serious, from costs and global competition to environmental and welfare demands. The event did not pretend to solve them all, but it showed that producers, researchers, and companies were already testing new paths.
If farms and allied companies build on what started at Porkcalidad 2025, the lessons from Agroexpo could turn into better planning, healthier animals, and pork products that carry a stronger story about innovation and sustainability behind each bite.