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

This is the second time this seminar is being held, following last year's event. The previous seminar was well-received, attracting over 1,800 registration requests (including those for archive viewing). This time, JA Enshu Chuo (Shizuoka Prefecture) will present demonstration cases for paddy rice, and the Japan Biostimulant Association will present introduction cases for horticultural crops, sharing their respective initiatives.

In addition, nine companies that handle BS materials will promote their top-recommended products. Registration is open until Wednesday, April 15. To register, please access the application form via the QR code published in the special feature edition (dated Friday, April 3) or the banner on the special website, and enter the required information.

Registrants will receive the viewing URL by the day before the broadcast.

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

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

Speakers and Content First Half - JA Enshu Chuo (Shizuoka): BS demonstration case (paddy rice) - Product introductions by five companies handling BS materials

Second Half - Japan Biostimulant Association: BS introduction case (horticultural crops) - Product introductions by four companies handling BS materials

*The nine participating companies (in no particular order): OAT Agrio, WAKU, Katakura Coop Agri, Kumiai Chemical, Nihon Nohyaku, Bayer CropScience, Pharma Foods, Marunaka Matsuya Shoji, Yonezawa Chemical

What are Biostimulants? "Biostimulants (BS)" are materials that support the functions originally possessed by crops and soil. They improve the absorption of nutrients in the soil and resistance to high-temperature stress, ultimately contributing to the improvement of agricultural product quality and yield. They are gaining attention as materials that help solve issues such as heat damage and drought caused by recent climate change.

Inquiries The Japan Agricultural News Co., Ltd., Media Promotion Department, BS Section E-mail: koukoku@agrinews.co.jp

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