Workshop: APSIM next GENERATION
Members of the Department of Information Technology participated in the APSIM Next Generation workshop, which focused on the practical use of the APSIM simulation tool in modeling agricultural systems and the impacts of climate conditions on crop production. The workshop combined professional training, work with specific data, and discussion of future research opportunities with the participation of representatives of ČZU and researchers from other universities from abroad.
From September 16 to 25, 2026, a professional workshop focused on working with the APSIM Next Generation simulation tool was held at the Department of Information Technology of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences of the Czech University of Life Sciences . APSIM is a platform used to model agricultural systems, crop growth, and the influence of various soil, climatic, and growing conditions.
The workshop was divided into two parts. From September 16th to 18th, a basic introduction to the APSIM environment and the issues being addressed took place. The following week, from September 21st to 25th , was dedicated to working with specific situations and data, testing key system features, joint brainstorming, and a deeper discussion of possible future approaches.
The workshop was also led by Jason Brider, a representative of APSIM, who participated in professional training and consultations. The workshop was attended by both representatives of ČZU and researchers from other universities from several countries, who brought different experiences and perspectives on the research topics being addressed.
The program was also enriched by a lecture by Professor Potopová from the Department of Agroecology and Plant Production of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences of the Czech University of Life Sciences, who in her scientific research focuses mainly on the field of climatology, drought and its impacts on agriculture. In her lecture, she presented the connections between climatic conditions, the occurrence of drought and their impact on agricultural production in the conditions of the Czech Republic.
The program also included an informal part in the form of a tour of Prague and a friendly gathering at the Kuchyň u Pražského hradu restaurant, which took place on Thursday evening. In addition to professional knowledge, the workshop also provided a space for sharing experiences, discussion, and establishing further cooperation.