- Docente: Cesare Accinelli
- Credits: 6
- SSD: AGR/02
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Agricultural Technology (cod. 5832)
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from Sep 15, 2025 to Dec 17, 2025
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will have an understanding of the basic and current aspects and concepts of modern agronomy, including soil management, soil fertility, and technical solutions for a sustainable crop production.
Course contents
- AGRONOMY
Definition, role and statistic data.
- AGRONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT
Climate. Main climatic aspects and implication with soil and crop management.
Agroecosystems: technical and environmental aspects.
Soil. Soil fertility and chemical, physical and biological soil properties.
- Agronomic techniques
- Soil tillage. Conventional and modern techniques.
- Water management and irrigation.
- Soil fertilization and nutrients
- Planting operations and seed technology
- Lectures, seminars and field practical activities
Readings/Bibliography
Ceccon, P., Fagnano, M., Grignani, C., Monti, M., Orlandini, S. Agronomia. EdiSES, 2017.
Teaching methods
Class lessons using presentation slides
Assessment methods
Written exam consisting of 3 open questions. Lasting time: 2 hours.
Maximum score for each question is 11, for a total of 30 cum laude. Minimum score is 18. No books or written notes are allowed during the exam, including IT devices.
Students wishing to take the exam in English must request it to the teacher at least two days before the exam.
The following examination dates are scheduled for the 2025/2026 academic year: 1 in January, 1 in February and the rest after the end od the 2nd semester.
Students with learning disabilities (LD) or temporary or permanent disabilities: please contact the relevant University office promptly (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it). They will be responsible for suggesting any accommodations to the students concerned. However, these accommodations must be submitted to the orifessor for approval 15 days in advance, who will evaluate their suitability also in relation to the educational objectives of the course.
Teaching tools
Class lessons using presentation slides, including field activities at the exp. farm of the University of Bologna
Office hours
See the website of Cesare Accinelli
SDGs
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.