Development of a GeoJSON-Based Tool for the Integration and Visualization of Agronomic and Cartographic Data Applied to Agricultural Irrigation Management

Resumen

Objective: To develop a computational tool for the integration and visualization of agronomic and cartographic data in GeoJSON format, applied to agricultural irrigation management. Design/methodology/approach: A descriptive and applied approach was adopted through the design of a Python-based system that links spatial information in shapefile format with tabular agronomic data derived from spreadsheets. The process incorporates identifier normalization, tabular-to-spatial joining, and automated export in compliance with the RFC 7946 standard. The tool was implemented using real data from the Batequis Irrigation Module of Irrigation District 075, located in northern Sinaloa, Mexico. Results: The system generated an interoperable GeoJSON file that preserved the geometric integrity of agricultural plots and the consistency of agronomic attributes. Geospatial visualization enabled the interpretation of water stress distribution at the plot level. The usability evaluation yielded an average score of 82.5 on the System Usability Scale (SUS), while the functional evaluation, based on ISO/IEC 25010, showed a compliance level of 94%. Limitations on study/implications: The tool was applied in a single irrigation module; therefore, its performance is associated with the operational and agronomic conditions of that specific context. Its application in other irrigation modules and districts is recommended in order to broaden the scope of the results. Findings/conclusions: The developed tool provides a robust technical foundation for strengthening the digitalization of irrigation services through interoperable geospatial products. The proposed solution is both viable and pertinent for enhancing the integration, visualization, and analysis of agricultural information, thereby contributing to more informed decision-making in irrigation management.