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The Announcement of the 50th Anniversary Symposium of the Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University
About Us
The ITA, established in 1975,is a center for shared education and research.
Our mission is to advance fundamental research
related to tropical agriculture and the environment, encompassing fields
such as forestry, biology, entomology, horticulture, soil science, and water engineering.
Our faculty members are responsible for graduate education
in the Graduate School of Bioresources and Bioenvironmental Sciences
and the Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Global Society.
Additionally, we contribute to international cooperation
through our research and educational initiatives.
Section
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Tropical Crops and Environment Section
The division conducts research and education on improving crop productivity in tropical and subtropical regions
and on conservation of insect species and biodiversity in agricultural production environments.
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Land, Water and Environmental Conservation Section
It conducts research and education on the conservation of forest, soil and water environments,
and soil-plant systems (or soil-phytosphere) in tropical regions.
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International Development Section
Research and education on sustainable development in the tropics and subtropics
with a focus on natural resource management, rural development
and international cooperation, particularly in Southeast Asia and East Asia.
News This page provides information on the activities and latest news of the Institute of Tropical Agriculture!
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Faculty Members from the University of Jaffna and Chiba University Visited Kyushu University under a JICA Training Program
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The research group led by Dr. Ozaki received the Best Presentation Award at the 12th IIAE International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Image Processing 2025 for the presentation titled “Visual Classification of Aquaculture Pond Bottom Environments via CNN and Autonomous Boat Survey.”
RecruitFor University Admission Applicants
The Center invites applicants for admission to the Master's and Doctoral programs.
The graduate school admission examination method for applicants and the organization of the graduate school after admission depend on the affiliation of the faculty member who will serve as their supervisor.
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Institute of Tropical Agriculture
(Inside Agri-Bio Research Laboratory)
〒819-0395 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City TEL.092-802-4833
＜Access from major stations＞
- From Hakata Station or Tenjin
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- JR Hakata Station ➝ Nishitetsu Bus "Hakata Station A" (express bound for Kyushu University Ito Campus) ➝ Get off at "Kyushu University Shipbuilding & Aviation Experiment Building
- Nishitetsu Tenjin Station ➝ Nishitetsu Bus "Tenjin 2B (Solaria Stage)" / "Tenjin Kita (3)" (express bound for Kyushu University Ito Campus) ➝ "Kyushu University Ship & Aviation Experiment Building" stop
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Kyushu University Gakkentoshi Station - ▶JR Kyushu University Gakkentoshi Station ➝ Showa Bus "Kyushu University Gakkentoshi Station" (Kyushu University Line) ➝ Get off at "Kyushu University Ship & Aviation Experiment Building
＜Access by bus＞
Get off at the "West Zone West" stop and follow the path from the "Agri-Bio Research Facility" sign.
