Biostimulant (BS) Online Seminar Registration Now Open! Tips for BS Utilization!! / Japan Agricultural News

The Japan Agricultural News (Taito-ku, Tokyo, President: Koshiro Tamiya) will broadcast an online seminar on "Biostimulant (BS) Materials" on Friday, April 17.

This seminar is the second holding, following last year. The previous session received over 1,800 applications for viewing and was well-received (including applications for archive viewing). This time, JA Enshu Chuo from Shizuoka Prefecture will present case studies on rice paddies, and the Japan Biostimulant Council will present case studies on horticultural crops.

In addition, nine companies handling BS materials will promote their top BS products. Applications for viewing are accepted until Wednesday, April 15. To apply, please access the application form via the QR code published in the special feature (Friday, April 3rd issue) or the banner on the special website, and enter the required information.

Applicants will be sent a viewing URL the day before the broadcast.

Online Seminar Overview Date & Time: Friday, April 17, 2026, 13:30-16:15 Target Audience: Farmers, JA staff, those interested in BS materials, etc. Format: Online streaming (Zoom) + Archive streaming (YouTube) Participation Fee: Free

Special Website & Application Form Please visit the website below or scan the QR code on the right. https://pr.agrinews.co.jp/ad/biostimulants202604 (Deadline: Wednesday, April 15) *Applications for archive streaming are possible even after the 15th.

Speakers and Content First Half: ・JA Enshu Chuo (Shizuoka): BS demonstration case (Rice paddy) ・Product introductions by 5 companies handling BS materials Second Half: ・Japan Biostimulant Council: BS introduction case (Horticultural crops) ・Product introductions by 4 companies handling BS materials *Scheduled to feature 9 companies in total, in no particular order. OAT Agrio, WAKU, Katakura Coop Agri, Kumiai Chemical, Nippon Soda, Bayer CropScience, Pharmas, Marunaka Matsuya Shoji, Yonezawa Chemical

What are Biostimulants? "Biostimulants (BS)" are materials that support the inherent functions of crops and soil. Literally translated as biological stimulants, they improve nutrient absorption and resistance to high-temperature stress, thereby contributing to the improvement of crop quality and yield. They are attracting attention as materials that can help solve problems such as high-temperature damage and drought damage caused by recent climate change.

Inquiries Japan Agricultural News Co., Ltd. Media Promotion Department, BS Section E-mail: koukoku@agrinews.co.jp Keywords: Agriculture, Japan Agricultural News, Biostimulant, BS, Environment, Rice, Vegetables, High Temperature, Global Warming, JA