When: The winner will be announced during the Biostimulants World Congress 2023: 29th November at 17:25

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: complete the submission form from below.

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 Biostimulant Regulatory and Sustainability, 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 2024
  *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 and 3rd Place) 
  *Free pass to any New AG International event in 2024
  *1 year’s free subscription to the 2BMonthly Newsletter

Submission Deadline 20th November 2023

Farmer's Award - Submission Form