Returning to the Biostimulants World Congress - Highlighting innovation in sustainable agriculture
The Biostimulants Farmer’s Award highlights agricultural innovators who are transforming modern farming through the strategic use of plant biostimulants.
Sponsored by Syngenta Biologicals and presented at the annual Biostimulants World Congress, this award shines a spotlight on farmers who are leading the charge towardmore sustainable and regenerativeagricultural practices.
Recognizing agricultural excellence The Farmer’s Award specifically honours the use of plant biostimulants in farming practices, recognizing growers who have embraced these innovative solutions to enhance crop performance, improve soil health, and build long-term agricultural resilience. The award recognizes farmers who are setting new standards for integrating biostimulants into practical, results-driven cropping systems.
Participants from around the world are welcome to enter. Farmers don’t need to be registered at the Congress to participate and win the Award.
Recent winners making headlines The 2024 Biostimulants World Congress in Miami saw Wollersheim Winery & Distillery from Wisconsin, U.S. take home the coveted Farmer’s Award. The recognition highlighted their commitment to sustainable viticulture in the face of unique agricultural challenges. Working with Planet Earth Agronomy, Wollersheim implemented biostimulant technology to strengthen vine defenses, enhance soil health, and build vineyard resilience through regenerative agriculture practices.
Previous winners have included innovative farmers from around the globe, such as Paulo Soczek Dzierwa from Fazenda Serrana in Brazil’s Paraná state, who was recognized for extraordinary results in biostimulant use and implementation of innovative farm management technologies aimed at reducing operational impact.
Expert evaluation process The awards are evaluated by a distinguished jury of industry experts and academic leaders, including:
Marco Rosso – Global Head of Sustainability & Corporate Affairs, Syngenta Biologicals
Patrick Brown – Professor of Plant Sciences, University of California, Davis
Patrick du Jardin – Professor of Plant Biology, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège
Luke Hutson – Chief Analyst, New AG International
Driving agricultural innovation The Biostimulants Farmers Award serve as more than just recognition – it represents a movement toward science-based agricultural solutions that address modern farming challenges. Winners exemplify how biostimulants can be integrated into comprehensive farming strategies that prioritize both productivity and environmental stewardship. ●
