Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture UNIFI

23/07/2026

Congratulations to our Sampada Umesh!

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30/06/2026

In the news!

Our MSc student Sampada Umesh, awarded with the 9th AgroInnovation Award, organized by Image Line in collaboration with the Accademia dei Georgofili, is on AgroNotizie!

Nematodi, i nemici invisibili delle risaie:
https://agronotizie.imagelinenetwork.com/difesa-e-diserbo/2026/06/18/nematodi-i-nemici-invisibili-delle-risaie/89335

Valutazione della resistenza delle principali cultivar di riso italiane a Meloidogyne graminicola: un passo avanti verso strategie di gestione del nematode del nodo radicale. Sampada Umesh Kamaruru è la vincitrice della nona edizione dell'AgroInnovation Award nella categoria "Difesa delle colture" ...

19/06/2026

A new event co-organized with International and ASAT

"Innovative plant nutrition solutions for sustainable agriculture: Research, training, and professional opportunities"

Do not miss this initiative to discover new professional opportunities in the framework of Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture UNIFI.

The meeting will be online on July 8, 2026 at 10.00 CET - Video call link: https://meet.google.com/iox-xesf-idz

You must register here to participate in the event at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdY6ww9CZ2tE9-iYzgdNOvbBZEBeTEKftSa0bo3A1ZWBmDulw/viewform



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Università degli Studi di Firenze

16/06/2026

Our MSc graduate, Sampada Umesh, was awarded by Accademia dei Georgofili with the 9th AgroInnovation Award 🌿

"I was honored to receive recognition at the 9th AgroInnovation Award, organized by Image Line in collaboration with the Accademia dei Georgofili, for my master’s thesis completed within the Master’s Degree in Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture.

My thesis, titled “Resistance Evaluation of Major Italian Rice Cultivars to Meloidogyne graminicola: A Step Towards Strategies for Root-Knot Nematode Management,” was carried out under the supervision of Prof. Laura Mugnai (University of Florence), with the collaboration of Giulia Torrini (CREA-DC).

The research focuses on evaluating the resistance of major Italian rice cultivars to Meloidogyne graminicola, contributing to the development of sustainable crop protection strategies for the management of root-knot nematodes."

Congratulations!

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Scuola di Agraria - Università di Firenze

04/06/2026

🌿 Getting our hands dirty for science! 🚜

The students of Tropical and Subtropical Plant and Soil Ecology took learning out of the classroom and straight into the field! We spent an amazing day at the university’s Montepaldi farm, surrounded by the beautiful Chianti vineyards. 🍇✨

But we weren't just there for the view. We got down to business—literally—by opening, studying, and describing a complete soil profile. Understanding what's happening beneath our feet is the ultimate key to unlocking ecosystem secrets! 🔍🌱

Nothing beats hands-on experience, fresh air, and great company. Swipe left to see us digging deep into pedology! 📸👇



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Università degli Studi di Firenze

22/04/2026

Today, our students and teachers visited the Macfrut fair in !

Lots of discussions and thoughts with practitioners and enterprises, also attending stands of the Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo.



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Università degli Studi di Firenze
Camilla Dibari

17/04/2026

Water Harvesting Lab - UNIFI Seminar
“Stakeholder engagement in scientific research”
by Prof. John Paul Odhiambo Obiero
University of Nairobi
Monday, 20th of March at 16:00
Room C, Scuola di Agraria - Università di Firenze, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Piazzale delle Cascine, 18 - 50144 Firenze (FI)

The seminar examines how tight proposal timelines often limit meaningful stakeholder engagement, leaving communities excluded from early project design. It showcases an initiative by the University of Nairobi and the University of Lagos to address this gap through early stakeholder consultations and preliminary reconnaissance for a proposed joint research project. The session highlights participatory techniques used to capture real community issues and perspectives, enabling refinement of project ideas to align with societal expectations and strengthen stakeholder ownership during implementation.

The seminar is organized by the PNRR/TNE Project - WAter enerGy fOod Nexus 2 Africa (WAGON2AFRICA) – CUP E17G24000420006, within the course in “Sustainable Water Resources Management”, MSc in Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture UNIFI, in the framework of the international agreement between the University of Florence and the University of Burundi.

For information: [email protected]

14/04/2026

Congratulations to our fresh graduates!

Hlaing Nu Aye and Francesca Roggi obtained their MSc on April 13th.

Nu developed a thesis on the "Assessment of Socioeconomic Vulnerability to Water Scarcity in Sebou Watershed, Morocco", with a period abroad at the UM6P - Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, while Francesca worked at the University of Nairobi on “A mixed methods assessment of small-scale irrigation and water ponds in Kenya”.

Thanks also to their international supervisors, Prof. Mohamed Ouarani and Prof. John Obiero.

Good luck, Nu and Francesca, for your future career!

Are you looking for a similar thesis experience? Apply for our MSc!
https://www.tropicalagriculture.unifi.it/vp-151-enrolment.html

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Water Harvesting Lab - UNIFI

10/04/2026

🇮🇹 per studenti Italiani

Vuoi scoprire il nostro corso in Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture UNIFI e gli altri corsi di laurea magistrali della Scuola di Agraria - Università di Firenze?

Iscriviti all' delle dell' degli Studi di Firenze

Dal 13 al 17 aprile 2026, una settimana interamente online, dedicata a chi deve scegliere come proseguire gli studi e desidera esplorare l’offerta delle Lauree Magistrali dell’Università di Firenze. Sarà possibile partecipare alle presentazioni dei corsi, conoscere i servizi di Ateneo, le opportunità di tirocinio, la mobilità internazionale e gli sbocchi professionali.

Per iscriversi: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiI7wGlsiiFGO_rMzcOLoU_4uuLHkMuuYOGC-9GV7OU1eACA/viewform

Per informazioni: https://www.orientati.unifi.it/ #

Programma completo: https://www.orientati.unifi.it/vp-22-open-week-lauree-magistrali.html #

Open Week Lauree Magistrali

27/03/2026

Thanks to Prof. Dr. Jean Claude Nyamweru for his inspiring talk on "Linking Agricultural Yield Gaps with Land Use, Climate Change, Food Security, and Welfare Status for Smallholder Farmers in Burundi".

The seminar was organized by the PNRR/TNE Project - WAter enerGy fOod Nexus 2 Africa (WAGON2AFRICA) – CUP E17G24000420006, within the course in “Project planning for sustainable rural development”, MSc in Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture UNIFI, in the framework of the international agreement between the Università degli Studi di Firenze and the University of Burundi.

Caterina Contini, Silvia Scaramuzzi

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