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 FARMER'S AWARD SUBMISSION FORM

Deadline: 14 November 2026

Workshops 30 November 2026 (Separate Ticket Required)
Conference & Exhibition 
1-3 December 2026

SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Sacramento, USA

When

The winner will be announced during the Biostimulants World Congress 2025

 FARMER'S AWARD SUBMISSION FORM

Deadline: 14 November 2026

What it is

An award recognising and rewarding the conscious use of plant biostimulants (PBS) in farming practices addressing various aspects and benefits of the use of PBS.

Why

We strongly feel that sustainable practices should get rewarded. Those nominated and of course the winner represents a role model for others, a positive example to be followed.

Who should participate

Farmers who have been early adopters of biostimulants, or who have now embraced innovative agricultural practices. There is no need to be registered at the Biostimulants World Congress so everyone can join.

How

To participate, please complete the submission form on the right side of the page

How is the winner selected

Candidates have to answer to the questions below. Some answers are numerical, so that the parameter is immediately associated with a score. Otherwise, the judging panel assigns a score from 1 to 4 based on the description provided by the candidate. Blind judging will be done in order to eliminate possible biases.

Jury Members

*Marco Rosso, Global Head of Sustainability & Corporate Affairs, Syngenta Biologicals (Italy)
*Patrick Brown, Professor of Plant Sciences, University of California, Davis (USA)
*Patrick du Jardin, Professor of Plant Biology, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège (Belgium)
*Luke Hutson, Chief Editor, New AG International (UK)

What is the prize

First Place
*An award trophy
*Free pass to any New AG International event 

in 2027
*An interview that is featured in an issue of NewAg International magazine
*A consulting session with one of Syngenta Biologicals’ ag experts and trusted advisors

Runners up (2nd & 3rd Place)

*Free pass to any New AG International event in 2027
*1 year’s free subscription to the 2BMonthly Newsletter



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The 2023 Farmer's Award went to Paulo Roberto Dzierwa from Brazil (Read more)

The 2024 Farmer's Award went to Philippe Coquard from the US (Read more)