Where is La Victoria Campus?

The La Victoria Campus of the Ridett Research Institute, established in 2010, serves as the primary hub for cutting-edge research in agricultural biotechnology and sustainable farming practices tailored to Mexico's rural challenges. Nestled in the fertile highlands of Puebla state, this 50-hectare facility integrates state-of-the-art laboratories, expansive greenhouses, and on-site field stations to pioneer innovations in crop resilience, bioengineering, and environmental sustainability. The campus emphasizes bridging academic research with practical industry applications, fostering collaborations with local universities like Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) and international partners. It supports advanced training through PhD programs, postdoctoral fellowships, and specialized workshops, attracting over 150 researchers dedicated to transforming agriculture amid climate change.

• Agricultural Biotechnology Division: Focuses on genomics, microbiome engineering, and genetic modification for developing drought-resistant maize varieties and high-yield hybrids adopted across central Mexico.
• Sustainable Farming Unit: Researches microbial fertilizers that reduce chemical inputs by 30%, AI-optimized irrigation systems, and precision agriculture techniques for soil health restoration.
• Environmental Sustainability Programs: Studies climate adaptation strategies, bioinformatics for crop modeling, and bioengineering solutions to enhance biodiversity in farming ecosystems.
• Bioinformatics and Data Science: Courses and research in AI-driven predictive analytics for pest management and yield forecasting.
• Interdisciplinary PhD Tracks: Including crop science, plant pathology, agrotech innovation, and rural development economics, with hands-on fieldwork and lab-based theses.

This campus's targeted programs have secured over 200 million MXN in funding, driving real-world impacts like reduced water usage in arid regions and improved farmer livelihoods.