29 April 2025 - Pre event workshop
30 April - 1 May 2025 - Main conference
Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit
Bangkok, Thailand
Day Two
- Fertilizers, especially nitrogen (N) in the form of urea, are critical for crop productivity but suffer from 50% losses through volatilization, leaching, and emissions, causing environmental and economic harm.
- Urease inhibitors like NBPT help reduce ammonia volatilization but are less effective in acidic soils, which is problematic for nearly 50% of Australia's agricultural land.
- This research focuses on developing new urease inhibitor alternatives to NBPT to improve nitrogen retention in various soil types, contributing to more efficient farming practices.
Confirmed Speakers:
Dr Joses Nathanael, Post-doctoral Research Fellow, The University of Melbourne
- Joses Nathanael - Post-doctoral Research Fellow, The University of Melbourne
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- Maarten Staal - Team Leader Technical Sales N-Management, BASF
As the population in the Asia-Pacific region grows, the agricultural sector is under pressure to meet the rising food demand. Climate change is altering the timing and duration of seasons, as well as their intensity and variability, making agricultural land more vulnerable to abiotic stresses. Asia is particularly at risk due to the increased incidence of abiotic stresses and to rely heavily on smallholder farmers who produce key crops such as rice, wheat, fruits and vegetables (1). To ensure sufficient food production, the Asian agricultural sector must adopt new solutions and approaches. The Ascophyllum nodosum extract (ANE) biostimulant MARTELLO® has shown the ability to increase tomato yield and quality during stressful environmental conditions such as drought and heat stresses (2, 3). This study focused on evaluating MARTELLO®’s potential to improve tolerance to extreme temperature stress conditions during the reproductive growth stages (flowering, fruit development and ripening) in high-value crops. A field trial was conducted to evaluate the performance of MARTELLO® and another commercial seaweed extract derived from Ecklonia maxima in improving fruit set and fruit size in almond crop exposed to severe spring frosts. Additionally, chilli pepper trials under controlled growth conditions examined the effect of high temperatures on fertility, leaf oxidative stress and yield production. Overall, the obtained results indicate that MARTELLO® optimizes crop yield and quality under climate-induced stresses like drought and temperature fluctuations. MARTELLO® is set to launch in Asia in 2025, providing an innovative and consistent biostimulant solution for growers facing these challenges.
- Oscar Goni - Chief Technology Officer, Brandon Bioscience
- Mahadev Suvarna - Senior Vice President - Specialty Plant Nutrition, Shriram Farm Solutions,, DCM Shriram Ltd.
- Tailored Fertilization Solutions: Highlighting the role of specialty fertilizers in optimizing nutrient delivery for sweetpotato and ginger, driving higher yields and improved crop quality.
- Boosting Productivity for Asian Farmers: Showcasing innovative practices that empower farmers to adopt more efficient, sustainable methods, helping to meet the growing demand for these crops in Asia.
- Sustainability and Economic Impact: Exploring how specialty fertilizers not only enhance farm productivity but also contribute to long-term environmental sustainability and profitability for farmers.
- Yanora Asia - Director, Yanora Sdn Bhd
- Wilson Boardman - CEO, Evoponic Limited