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Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Workshop Resource-smart Farming for Low-tech Systems

25 February 2026

A workshop with researchers and practitioners from academia and international organization

  • 02:30 PM - 05:30 PM
  • In person : Aula Magna, Viale Giuseppe Fanin, 40-50, Bologna
  • Science & Technology In English

How to partecipate

Free admission

Program

We are pleased to invite you to the workshop “Resource-smart Farming for Low-tech Systems”, taking place on 25 February, 14:30–17:30, at the Aula Magna, DISTAL Department, University of Bologna (Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Agro-Alimentari – University of Bologna).

This workshop will explore innovative, accessible, and sustainable approaches to low-tech farming systems, with a focus on resource efficiency, circularity, and the role of urban agriculture in resilient food systems.

Programme
14:30 – 14:35 Introduction to the workshop – F. Valenti (UNIBO)

14:35 – 14:45 Relevance and functions of urban agriculture – G. Santini (Food and Agriculture Organization – FAO)

14:45 – 15:05 Simplified hydroponics and wickponics – J. Wesonga (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology – JKUAT)

15:05 – 15:15 Fertilizers and substrates for low-tech systems – V. Arcas-Pilz (UNIBO)

15:15 – 15:35 Urban Acupuncture: examples of small-scale farming in Community-Based Organizations in Dandora – V. Charo Otieno (Chamie Organics)

15:35 – 15:45 Use of resources in low-tech farming systems – F. Orsini (UNIBO)

15:45 – 16:00 Short break

16:00 – 16:10 Waste-to-Resource Strategies for Sustainable Systems – F. Valenti (UNIBO)

16:10 – 16:20 Simplified Technologies for Agricultural Waste Valorisation – E. Spizzirri (UNIBO)

16:20 – 16:40 Challenges to adoption of resource-smart urban farming technologies in Nairobi, Kenya – A. Indeche (JKUAT)

16:40 – 17:00 Closure of the workshop and general discussion

17:00 – 17:30 Team composition and instructions on groupwork activities for students.

The workshop will bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and international organizations to discuss practical solutions for improving sustainability, circularity, and resilience in urban and low-tech agricultural systems.

We look forward to welcoming colleagues, students, and professionals interested in sustainable agriculture, urban farming, and resource-smart innovation.

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