The University of Toyama, in collaboration with the University of Florida, the DSSAT foundation, and the Asia Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN-GCR), organized a joint training workshop entitled “Crop Simulation Modeling and Effects of Climate Risks on Agricultural Production Systems in Southeast Asia.” The overall aim of this training program was to provide […]
17
Dec
DSSAT Advanced Training Course in Ethiopia
“Train the Trainers” DSSAT Graduation Ceremony A strong crop modeling community has developed in Ethiopia during the past several years. Under the auspices of the Community of Practice of the Decision Support Modeling Tools for Ethiopia (DSMT-E), an initial training workshop on crop modeling and DSSAT was held from March 14-18, 2022 at the International […]
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Sep
DSSAT 2022 Training Course at S. Seifullin Kazakh Agro Technical University (KATU), Nur Sultan, Kazakhstan
Participants of the DSSAT 2022 Training Course held from August 15-19, 2022, at S. Seifullin Kazakh Agro Technical University (KATU), Nur Sultan, Kazakhstan The project entitled “Development of a decision-making system for the production of the main types of agricultural crops based on the adaptation of the DSSAT model for the growth and development of […]
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Jul
17th Hybrid DSSAT Development Sprint, July 25-29, 2022
“Sod Couch” at the University of California Davis Virtual DSSAT Sprint participants around the world During the week of July 25-29, 2022, the 17th DSSAT Development Sprint was held in a “Hybrid” format based on the success of the prior DSSAT Development “Hybrid” Sprints.. The DSSAT Development Sprint was hosted by the Department of Land, […]
01
Jul
Crop Modeling as a Tool for Understanding the Genotype x Environment Interaction
On June 23, 2022, Gerrit Hoogenboom conducted an on-line workshop and seminar entitled “Crop Modeling as a Tool for Understanding the Genotype x Environment Interaction.” The overall goal of the workshop was to introduce the participants of the workshop to the application of dynamic crop simulation models with emphasis on using crop models for understanding […]
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May
DSSAT 2022 International Training Program at the University of Georgia
DSSAT Foundation – The University of Georgia – Griffin Campus, Griffin, Georgia USA Scientists from across the world met from May 17-22, 2022 on the University of Georgia Griffin Campus to learn about the latest version of the Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer (DSSAT) computer software program. The DSSAT crop modeling ecosystem helps researchers […]
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Mar
DSSAT 2022 Training Course at ILRI Sholla Campus, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Participants of the DSSAT 2022 Training Course held from March 14-18, 2022 at the ILRI Sholla Campus under the auspices of the Decision Support Modeling Tools for Ethiopia The Community of Practice of the Decision Support Modeling Tools for Ethiopia (DSMT-E) brings together users and developers of a wide range of simulation models. The DSSAT […]
21
Jan
16th Hybrid DSSAT Development Sprint, January 18-21, 2022
During the week of January 18-21, 2022, the 16th DSSAT Development Sprint was held in a “Hybrid” format due to continuing Covid-19 Pandemic. The DSSAT Development Sprint was hosted by the Food Systems Institute and the Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering of the University of Florida. In-person participants included six representatives from the University […]
03
Dec
Ghana set to generate CRAFT operational in-season yield forecasts in 2022
Ghana’s first training event on the CCAFS Regional Agricultural Forecasting Tool (CRAFT) was held in its capital city, Accra, during 25-29 October, 2021, to strengthen national capacity for in-season yield forecasting, assessing impacts of climate fluctuations on crop production and projecting such impacts in the future. Organized by the University of Ghana, University of Florida […]
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Sep
DSSAT 2021 European Training Course at the Technical University of Munich, Germany
DSSAT 2021 European Training Course at the Technical University of Munich The first DSSAT European Training Course was held from August 30 through September 4, 2021 at the Technical University of Munich. The workshop was hosted by Professor Senthold Asseng, Chair Digital Agriculture and Director of the Hans Eisenmann Forum of the Technical University of […]
