Day 1
- 08:30
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- Registration and exhibition opens for all attendees
Micronutrients forum (For platinum & gold pass holders)
- 09:50
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- 10:00
- Chairperson's opening remarks Eduardo Daher - Agribusiness Consultant, Macrosector
- 10:00
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- 10:30
- Assessing the Latin American micronutrients sector in the context of the global market Premier Magnesia LLC/AMI Trading and Distribution
- How large is the micronutrient market in the region?
- How do consumption trends compare globally?
- What are the biggest markets in Latin America?
- Assessing the regional growth potential
- 10:30
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- 11:00
- Key trends in micronutrients and foliar fertilizer markets in Brazil
- Main market players
- Latest consumption figures
- Key regional crops and micronutrient requirements
Eduardo Daher, Agribusiness Consultant, Macrosector
José Francisco Cunha, Agronomist, Tec-Fertil
- 11:00
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- 11:30
- Morning networking break
- 11:30
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- 12:00
- Foliar application of zinc fertilizers with a focus on chelates Luiz Dimenstein - Area Manager, ADOB
- Correcting deficiencies with foliar solutions
- Tackling zinc deficiencies in human health
- How chelated micronutrients can improve plant response rates
- 12:00
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- 12:30
- The effects of micronutrient application on citrus fruits Rodrigo M. Boaretto - Scientific Researcher, Centro de Citricultura Sylvio Moreira, IAC
- Micronutrients uptake and mobility in Citrus trees
- Demand of micronutrient in areas of high fruit yield
- Ways to provide micronutrients to citrus orchard (soil, foliar or fertigation)
- Micronutrient sources and fertilizer use efficiency
- 12:30
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- 13:00
- Micronutrients fertilization effects on wheat, corn and soybean yield Valter Casarin - Professor of Soil Management, ESALQ/USP
- Examining the scale of zinc and boron deficiencies in Brazil and Argentina
- Application of manganese and iron in soybean cultivation
- Outcome of field tests on staple crops
- 13:00
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- 14:00
- Lunch - Open to all conference attendees
- 14:00
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- 14:30
- Why plants need boron, and how to correct boron deficiency Professor Ismail Cakmak - Researcher, Sabanci University
- An overview of why boron is important and the most critical functions of boron for plant health
- Demonstrating how boron deficiency affects the root and shoot growth of plants
- Discussing main fertilizer strategies used in practical agriculture to correct boron deficiency in plants
- Comparing agronomic effectiveness, advantages and disadvantages of the soil and foliar boron application strategies
- 14:30
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- 15:00
- The importance of addressing boron deficiencies in major crops with tailored solutions Cleiton De Sequeira - Global Market Development Manager - Agriculture, Rio Tinto
- Assessing differences in boron fertilizer sources
- Outcomes of regional field tests in specific crops
- Exploring the most efficient delivery mechanisms for the crop
- 15:00
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- 15:10
- Chairperson's closing remarks and end of Micronutrients forum
Fertilizer fast track (For platinum and gold pass holders)
- 09:50
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- 10:00
- Chairperson's opening remarks Hasan Tarique - Senior Consultant, Fertilizer – Americas, Argus
- 10:00
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- 10:30
- The role of fertilizers in agriculture Hasan Tarique - Senior Consultant, Fertilizer – Americas, Argus
- The need for fertilizers to meet food demand
- Liebig’s law of minimum
- Balanced fertilization and 4R conceptual model
- Defining the key fertilizer macronutrients
- A look at production trends
- 10:30
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- 11:00
- The Latin American market Steve, Mitchell - Editor, Nitrogen, Argus
- Assessing the biggest markets in the region
- Key countries importing into Latin America
- A look at the key crops and nutrient requirements
- 11:00
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- 11:30
- Morning networking break
- 11:30
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- 12:00
- Phosphates market Mike Nash - Editor, Phosphates and Fertilizer Content Development, Argus
- Phosphate production routes
- Supply and demand dynamics
- Price drivers
- Current market themes
- 12:00
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- 12:30
- Nitrogen markets Bede Heren - Editor North America, Fertilizers, Argus
- Ammonia production – the key nitrogen building block
- Production of other nitrogen fertilizers
- Global nitrogen supply patterns
- Price drivers
- Current market themes
- 12:30
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- 13:00
- Potash markets Hasan Tarique - Senior Consultant, Fertilizer – Americas, Argus
- Overview of the different types of potash
- Supply and demand dynamics
- Current market themes
- 13:00
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- 14:00
- Lunch - Open to all conference attendees
- 14:00
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- 14:30
- NPK markets Hasan Tarique - Senior Consultant, Fertilizer – Americas, Argus
- Defining NPKs
- Pros and cons of NPKs
- Difficulties of measuring supply and demand
- Global NPK trade – key markets
- Price drivers and current market themes
- 14:30
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- 15:00
- Added value fertilizers sector Dr. Markus Schmid - Head of N Business Management, BASF
- Defining product categories for AVF
- Evaluating markets and drivers for AVF
- Industry opportunities for AVF
- 15:00
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- 15:30
- Inovações na construção de estratégias de longo prazo para marketing, compras, comercialização e análise de projetos
- As principais ferramentas de análise da indústria
- Tecnologia de ponta para visualização de dados
- Informações personalizadas para atender suas necessidades de negócios
Lauren Williamson, Senior Vice President, Fertilizer, Argus
Sergio Gabriel Wakim Junior, VP Sales Latin America, Americas, Argus
- 15:00
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- 15:10
- Chairperson's closing remarks and end of fertilizer fast track
Open to all attendees
- 16:00
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- 17:00
- Round table discussions in the exhibition hall
Your chance to talk through shared issues and exchange knowledge with colleagues working in the same field. Choose a topic that is relevant to you, and join in the moderated discussion with a round table leader:
- 18:00
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- 20:00
- Opening cocktail reception
Day 2 - Main conference
- 08:30
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- Registration and exhibition opens
- 09:15
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- 09:20
- Chairperson's opening remarks Lauren Williamson - SVP, Fertilizers, Argus
- 09:05
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- 09:35
- Overview of Brazilian agriculture trends and projections for 2020-25 Marcelo Fernandes Guimaraes - Director, Department of Risk Management, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply of Brazil
- 09:35
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- 10:00
- New supply patterns in global fertilizer trade and impact on imports into Latin America Lauren Williamson - SVP, Fertilizers, Argus
- Insight into the latest global trade flows in N, P and K markets
- Latest regional supply and demand dynamics
- The implications of changing global dynamics for buyers in Latin America
- 10:10
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- 10:35
- Developments in the Brazil Fertilizer Market - Challenges and opportunities Rick Mclellan - Senior Vice President, Mosaic
- 11:15
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- 11:40
- An overview of regional fertilizer production capacity Chris Lawson - Research Manager – Fertilizers, Head of Phosphates Analysis, CRU
- Assessing recent developments in Latin American production
- Mapping the major production and blending hubs
- Balancing new regional capacity with import volumes to meet local demand
- 10:50
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- 11:15
- Morning networking break
- 11:15
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- 11:40
- Exploring transportation infrastructure and fertilizer freight in Brazil Flavia Bohone - Agriculture Market Editor, Argus
- Characteristics of domestic distribution in Brazil
- Examining inland distribution network
- Port infrastructure - challenges and opportunities
- Pricing of road freight
- Prospects for rail and truck fleets in 2019
- 11:40
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- 12:05
- Meeting Brazil’s demand for potash fertilizers to improve soil health and crop yields Matt Albrecht - Senior Vice President, Marketing, Canpotex
- 12:05
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- 12:30
- Polysulphate: a natural fertilizer for better crop nutrition Fabio Vale - IPI Coordinator for Latin America, ICL Fertilizers
- Improving nutrient use efficiency with multi-nutrient products
- Compatibility with Latin American crop types
- Opportunities in Latin America for multi-blend fertilizers
- 12:30
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- 13:00
- Fertilizer production developments and impact on the Latin America market Rahul Mohan - Exports Director, Indorama
- 13:00
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- 14:25
- Lunch
Markets and Trade Track
- 14:25
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- 14:30
- Chair's opening remarks José de Sousa - Program Manager – Supply. International Fertilizer Association
- 14:30
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- 14:55
- The evolving agricultural landscape in Brazil Guilherme Filho - Director of Agricultural Policies and Information, CONAB
- The cost structure of the main crops in Brazil
- The usage of fertilizer by region and crops
- Market growth expectations in short and medium-term
- 14:55
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- 15:20
- M&A activity across agriculture and potential for further market consolidation in the ag inputs sector Anderson Galvao - CEO, Celeres
- Impact of macroeconomic trends on recent transactions and activities
- Assessing the rationale behind the movements of players seeking to acquire stake in the local ag input companies
- How the rise of specialty and added value fertilizer products are impacting the M&A landscape
- 15:20
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- 15:45
- A look at the Brazilian fertilizer market from the blenders’ perspective Carlos Eduardo Lustosa Florence - Executive Director, AMA Brasil
- How fertilizers have helped Brazil to develop agriculture
- How the market is organized in terms of key players, blenders and overall structure
- 15:45
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- 16:15
- Afternoon break
- 16:15
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- 16:40
- Evolution and Development of the Fertilizer Market in Chile Mauricio Izquierdo Gebauer - General Manager, Agrogestion Vitra
- Climate diversity in Chile
- Main crops and nutrient consumption
- Evolution of the fertilizer market in recent years
- Future market prospects
- 16:40
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- 17:05
- Changes in Colombia's agriculture, a great opportunity for the fertilizer market Juan Guillermo Naranjo - General Manager, Rio Claro
- Realising Colombia’s potential to become one of the world's key food suppliers
- Overcoming hurdles such as lack of general policies and the problem of insecurity and violence
- Boosting the growth of the fertilizer market in Colombia by understanding the specific needs according to geography, climate and crop type
- 17:05
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- 17:30
- Paraguay: A case study from a small (but not insignificant) regional fertilizer market Enrique Hahn - Consultant to the Ministry of Agriculture, Paraguay, Sustentap
- Opportunities for the fertilizer industry and growers in Paraguay
- Overview of the growth potential in the economy and agriculture sector
- Regional conditions, crops and nutrient requirements
- 17:30
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- 17:40
- Chairperson's closing remarks
- 18:00
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- 20:00
- Cocktail reception
R&D and Innovation Track
- 14:25
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- 14:30
- Chair's opening remarks Luis Prochnow - Managing Director, NPCT
- 14:30
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- 14:55
- Innovation in enhanced efficiency fertilizers Matias Ruffo - Senior Agronomist Latin America, Koch Agronomic Services
- Increasing crop productivity and maintaining environmental sustainability
- Outcome of field tests in a range of soil conditions
- Communicating the benefits to improve NUE at farm level
- 14:55
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- 15:20
- Dispelling common myths about the use of phosphorus in agriculture Luis Prochnow - Managing Director, NPCT
- Adopting a scientific, evidence based approach to fertilizer use
- Considering soil profile and climate as determining factors in phosphate fertilizers
- Assessing the use of P fertilizers in tropical conditions
- 15:20
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- 15:45
- Developments in the use of slow and controlled-release fertilizers in sugarcane Heitor Cantarella - Research Director, Agronomic Institute of Campinas
- An overview of agricultural production
- Assessing fertilizer demand
- Domestic production vs imports
- Domestic market policy framework for the fertilizer industry
- 15:45
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- 16:15
- Afternoon break
- 16:15
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- 16:40
- Meeting soybean nutrient requirements Daniel Amaral, Chief Economist - ABIOVE
- Considering timing, soil conditions and application methods
- Improving quality and yield with balanced solutions
- 16:40
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- 17:05
- Using soil analysis and advanced technology to optimize crop yield Silvano Abreu - Director, Solos e Nutrição de Plantas
- Identifying nutrient deficiencies in soil
- How new technology is improving crop yields and minimising environmental impact
- 17:05
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- 17:30
- Tackling Sulphur Deficiencies with environmentally friendly solutions Ariana Cohen - VP, Head of Fertilizer Division, JET inc
- Responding to sulphur deficiencies with optimum product and application
- Options for correcting S deficiency
- Assessing the convenience and cost effectiveness of solutions
- 17:30
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- 17:40
- Chairperson's closing remarks Luis Prochnow - Managing Director, NPCT
Day 3 - Main conference
- 09:00
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- Registration and exhibition opens
- 09:15
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- 10:15
- Round table discussions in the exhibition hall
Your chance to talk through shared issues and exchange knowledge with colleagues working in the same field. Choose a topic that is relevant to you, and join in the moderated discussion with round table leader:
- 10:15
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- 10:45
- Morning networking break
- 10:45
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- 11:15
- Panel: The importance of communicating the value of balanced fertilizers across the supply chain to growers and consumers Panellists include - Agronomic Institute of Campinas and Abisolo
- Exploring initiatives to collaborate with distributors and growers to promote the importance of balanced fertilizer use
- Demonstrating the agronomic and cost benefits of added-value fertilizers to participants across the supply chain
- Challenging public perceptions of the sustainability of fertilizers and role in agricultural productivity
Panellists include
Heitor Cantarella, Research Director, Agronomic Institute of Campinas
Gustavo Branco, Vice President, Abisolo
- 11:15
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- 11:40
- What is the role of high efficiency phosphates in the next generation of fertilizers being developed? Kent Lambden - Vice President, Global Business Development & Strategy, Actagro
- Can high efficiency phosphate formulas be developed and applied in liquid forms?
- Can phosphate use efficiency be enhanced in difficult soil conditions
- Are technologies available to enable the enhancements of MAP, DAP, SSP etc?
- 11:40
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- 12:05
- Developments in the use of slow and controlled-release fertilizers in Latin America Fernanda Santaniel - Technical Products Manager, Compo Expert
- Crop responses and outcome of field tests
- Latest in coating technology
- Use of slow and controlled release fertilizers
- Minimizing leaching – cost savings and less environmental damage
- 12:05
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- 12:30
- Fertilizantes líquidos: usos, aplicaciones y beneficios para aumentar el rendimiento de las cosechas Patricio Tardieu - Commercial Manager, Agrefert
• Identificar las condiciones más adecuadas para el uso de fertilizantes líquidos
• Incorporación de los fertilizantes líquidos en estrategias de nutrición
- 12:30
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- 12:35
- Chairperson's closing remarks
- 12:40
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- 14:00
- Lunch
Biostimulants break out (For platinum and silver pass holders)
- 13:50
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- 14:00
- Chairperson's opening remarks Dr. Atila Mogor - Associate Professor of Plant Health, Federal University of Parana
- 14:00
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- 14:30
- Biostimulants: why now? The evolving role of biostimulants in supporting plant growth Amit Vasavada - SVP, R&D & Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Marrone Bio innovations
- How biostimulants can contribute to improving crop health and yield
- Harnessing biostimulants for smarter and more sustainable crop production
- How do biostimulants relate to fertilizers and biopesticides?
- What role can the industry play in improving the public image of biostimulants?
- 14:30
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- 15:00
- Examining latest developments in the application of biostimulants Dr. Atila Mogor - Associate Professor of Plant Health, Federal University of Parana
- Biostimulants vs biofertilizers
- Regulatory implications of specialised products
- Registering the first Brazilian biostimulant
- Sourcing and access to biostimulants
- 15:00
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- 15:30
- The emerging landscape of biostimulant products and their use in agriculture in Latin America Fabricio Benatti - Executive Vice President for South and Central America, Agrinos
- Assessing the different types of products ranging from microbials, acids to extracts
- The use of microbials to improve soil fertility and increase the supply or availability of nutrients
- Improving tolerance to abiotic stress in plants with biologicals
- 15:30
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- 16:00
- Afternoon break
- 16:00
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- 16:30
- Improving the regulatory process for biostimulant products that will benefit all stakeholders Thiago Pozzobon - Fertilizers Division Manager, Vigna Brasil
- Defining biostimulants – a unique category of agricultural input
- Regulatory developments in Europe and North America
- Challenges associated with registering new products in major Latin American markets
- Why are biostimulants not included in existing fertilizer definitions and regulations?
- The role of industry in establishing science-based criteria to demonstrate safety and efficacy of biostimulants
- 16:30
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- 17:00
- Standardization of novel algal-based Biostimulant for quality and yield improvement on local Brazilian crops Franck Hennequart - Director Research & Innovation, Algaia
- Active ingredients from seaweeds on plants and proposed mode of actions
- Standardization of commercial active extracts
- Experimental and field trials on local Brazilian crops
- Future development for improved effects
- 17:00
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- 17:30
- Improving crop yield and quality with high performance biostimulant applications Dr Ali Asaff - R&D Manager, Innovak Global
- Understand how biostimulants work with fertilizers and other agricultural inputs to improve crop yield
- Use of biostimulants to improve nutrient absorption, overall efficiency and tolerance to abiotic stress.
- How can we make biological products more farm-friendly, efficient and affordable?
- 17:30
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- 17:40
- Chairperson's closing remarks Dr. Atila Mogor - Associate Professor of Plant Health, Federal University of Parana