Training courses held at Tuscia university on Viterbo city of Italian Republic

From September 29 to October 3, 2025, in the city of Viterbo, Italian Republic, within the framework of the “Central Asia – Italy” program, a summer training course dedicated to sustainable water resource management was held. Representatives of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and the Turkmen Agricultural Institute participated in the event. The main objective of the course was to study new international experiences in the field of rational use of water resources in agriculture, implementation of innovative irrigation systems, and effective utilization of digital technologies.

During the training, participants attended scientific and practical presentations on current issues in modern agriculture, climate change, and environmental conditions. The sessions provided detailed insights into the advantages of drip irrigation systems, strategies for water-saving, and new approaches to maintaining soil sustainability. In field practice sessions, participants familiarized themselves with the operation of irrigation systems at the Educational and Experimental Farm of Tuscia University. As part of the course, they also visited the TORO company, a manufacturer of water-saving equipment, where they were introduced to production processes, modern sensor technologies, and the H2OCAD software platform for irrigation system design. A study visit to the ARSIAL Agricultural Research Center enabled participants to exchange experience in cultivating drought-resistant plants, soil and water monitoring systems, and the use of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. At the Maccarese Agricultural Enterprise, modern solutions in digital and precision agriculture, high-yield orchard systems, automated pest control tools, and scientific developments in biogas production were presented. On the final day of the training, participants conducted experimental studies on plant responses under drought conditions, including a demonstration of the high-performance phenotyping platform of the Arcadia spin-off center.

The participation of Turkmen representatives in this program makes a valuable contribution to enhancing water resource management, land sustainability, and agricultural productivity in Turkmenistan, aligning national practices with international standards and experiences. The knowledge gained will enable specialists to implement digital irrigation management, apply water-saving technologies, and monitor crop growth more efficiently. Such international collaborations play a key role in advancing the scientific and educational capacity of Turkmenistan’s agricultural sector, adapting global best practices to local conditions, and supporting the implementation of national programs on rational water resource use.

The training held at Tuscia University stands as further evidence of Turkmenistan’s expanding international cooperation in education and its commitment to the innovative development of the agricultural sector.

Serdar MUMINOV,
Chairman of the Council of Young Scientists
of Turkmen Agricultural Institute