Prepare yourself for tomorrow’s agri-business

ASIABangkok | Thailand

2 - 3 December 2019

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15 - 17 March 2017Bangkok · Thailand

People, Technology, InnovationsThe trade fair for agricultural machinery!

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by decision of theGerman Bundestag

With support from

ECONOMIC AND TRADE MISSIONEMBASSY OF ISRAEL

BANGKOK

Growing Population. Increasing Demand. Excellent Business.Southeast Asia is already known for its immense production of commodities and at the same time is one of the regions with the highest population growth and a rapidly growing middle class. The need for higher yields, increased product quality, the shortage of labor and farm inputs as well as the climate change are only some of the challenges, which have to be overcome to cope with the future demand.

The Agrifuture Conference will address these topics with influential stakeholders to be better prepared for tomorrow’s agri-business.

Reasons to attend Agrifuture Conference

➥ Access to market data, industry figures and the latest trends of the region

➥ Discussion platform and source for ideas, innovations, and new business opportunities

➥ Best practices at selected farms

➥ Networking opportunities with international manufacturers and agri-leaders from Asia-Pacific

➥ Direct contact to representatives of the government and the most important institutions and organizations of Asia-Pacific’s agriculture industry

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South East Asia

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South Asia

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Australia/ Oceania

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International and regional experts will be presenting and discussing key issues of agri-business focusing on the special needs of the Asia-Pacific markets.

Updates and all speakers at www.agritechnica-asia.com/agrifuture-conference/#speakers

Extract of speakers

Dr. Wolfgang H. PfeifferHarvestPlus, USA

Hiroto KimuraSIAM KUBOTA Corporation Co., Ltd., Thailand

Martin GummertInternational Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Philippines

Dr. Klaus ErdleDLG e.V. (German Agricultural Society)

Djaja WismanPT Nestlé Indonesia, Dairy Working Group of PISAgro, Indonesia

Dr. Dares KittiyopasThai Society of Agricultural Engineering; Department of Agricultural Extension, Thailand

Dr. Michal LevyIsraeli Ministry of Agriculture

Claudia EbachThe Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany

Panpoompruk WatchareepornSyngenta Crop Protection Limited, Thailand

Dr. Ron PoratDepartment of Postharvest Science of Fresh Produce, The Volcani Center, Israel

Dr. Nobutaka ItoFaculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Dr. Pipat WeerathawornNational Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)

Michael O'ConnorGessner Industries Pty Ltd, Australia

Roland TreitlerGerman Corporation for Interna-tional Cooperation GmbH GIZ

Lasantha WickremesooriyaAssociation of Agriculture Machinery Manufacturers and Suppliers Association, Sri Lanka

Asst. Prof. Dr. Siriwat SakhonwaseeMaejo University, Thailand

Conference ProgramDecember 2nd 201907:30 am Opening of delegate registration

Opening Ceremony Room: Auditorium9:00 am • Welcome Speech

Mr. Bernd Koch, Managing Director, DLG International GmbH (German Agricultural Society)• Supporting Speech

Mrs. Claudia Ebach, Counsellor of Food and Agriculture, The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany

• Keynote Speech Mr. Hiroto Kimura, President of SIAM KUBOTA Corporation Co., Ltd, Thailand

• Opening Speech Mr. Anan Suwannarat, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Thailand

9:45 am Coffee break

Morning Session 1: New Ag-Business Opportunities Room: Auditorium 10:00 am Keynote: HarvestPlus: Catalyzing biofortified food systems with partners in supply chain and

market development Dr. Wolfgang H. Pfeiffer, Director, Research & Development, Director Asia, HarvestPlus, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), USA

10:20 am Future of Southeast Asian Markets (tbc) Dr. Jean Balié, Head, Agri-food Policy Platform, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Philippines

10:40 am Value chain upgrading from harvesting to markets Mr. Martin Gummert, Senior Scientist, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Philippines

11:00 am Agrifuture Insights – Identify trends. Understand markets. Act globally. Dr. Klaus Erdle, Division Manager Plant Production and Field Operations, DLG e.V. (German Agricultural Society)

11:20 am Dairy farming in Indonesia, current situation and outlook in the next 5 years Mr. Djaja Wisman, Director - Sustainable Agriculture Development & Procurement, PT Nestlé Indonesia, on behalf of the Dairy Working Group of PISAgro, Indonesia

11:40 am Pre-conditions for smart agriculture Dr. Dares Kittiyopas, President, Thai Society of Agricultural Engineering; Deputy Director-General, Department of Agricultural Extension, Thailand

12:00-13:00 pm Lunch break

Afternoon Session 1: Novel Tools for Smart Crop Management Room: Auditorium13:00 pm Keynote: Boosting Agricultural Innovation

Dr. Michal Levy, Senior Deputy Director-General of Agricultural Innovation, Israeli Ministry of Agriculture13:20 pm Ag-volution

Moderated by Claudia Ebach, Counsellor of Food and Agriculture, The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany

14:30 pm Coffee break15:00 pm Manure Application for Improved Nutrient Management in Crops

Mr. Sebastian Smija, Sales Manager Asia / Pacific, Fliegl Agrartechnik GmbH, Germany15:20 pm Topic to be confirmed

Mr. Shane Snijders, Business Development, AGCO Corporation, Singapore15:40 pm Smart forecast models for improved crop management with regards to water management and

disease detection16:00 pm Plant protection by drones and sprayers to reduce inputs and increase precise application and

food safety16:20 pm Harvesting and storage technology to increase yield quality

Dr. Ron Porat, Head of Dept. Of Postharvest Science of Fresh Produce, ARO, The Volcani Center, Israel

16:40 pm How the Asian Agrifuture can be achieved Dr. Nobutaka Ito, Visiting Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Thailand

See the updated conference program at www.agritechnica-asia.com/agrifuture-conference/#conferenceprogram

Afternoon Session 2: Innovations in Sugarcane Farming Room: Workshop Room 1

13:00 pm Innovation and Changes of the Southeast Asian Sugar Industry Dr. Pipat Weerathaworn, Committee for Agricultural and Biological Research Group, National Research Council of Thailand; Thai Bioplastics Industry Association (TBIA)

13:20 pm Mechanisation of Sugarcane Farms in SE Asia Michael O’Connor, Sales Director; GESSNER INDUSTRIES, Australia

13:40 pm Improving Sugarcane yields through new technologies Mr. Naveen Kulkarni, Syngenta, Thailand

Afternoon Session 3: Laser Levelling in Rice Production Room: Workshop Room 2

13:00 pm Round Table: Laser Levelling in Thailand moderated by International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Rice Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MOAC)

14:30 pm Coffee break

Afternoon Session 4: Upcoming Concepts for Financing Mechanization Room: Workshop Room 1

15:00 pm EasyHarvest – Uber for agricultural machinery

15:20 pm Financial Innovation for Mitigation Measures in the Agricultural Sector Mr. Roland Treitler, Financial Advisor, German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ)

15:40 pm Agricultural Mechanization Leasing, Rural Finance and Investment Mr. Lasantha Wickremesooriya, Chartered Marketer and Consultant Strategist, Association of Agriculture Machinery Manufacturers and Suppliers Association, Sri Lanka

Afternoon Session 5: Vertical Farming – The Future of Asia’s Food Security Room: Workshop Room 2

15:00 pm Panel Discussion: Vertical Farming moderated by Mrs. Christine Zimmermann-Loessl, Association for Vertical Farming, Germany

16:20 pm Upcoming Trends in Vertical Farming Asst. Prof. Dr. Siriwat Sakhonwasee, Maejo University, Thailand

Networking EveningThe Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (Germany) and DLG invites all delegates to join the networking dinner at AVANI Bangkok Hotel at 18.00 pm.

December 3rd 2019Field visit to progressive farmsOn the second conference day, selected farms will be visited. Experts will demonstrate and discuss the use of agricultural techniques and modern technology for optimizing farming efficiency in various kinds of crops, i.e. rice, sugarcane, cassava, maize, oil palm and vegetables.

Highlight of the day will be the exclusive site visit at Kubota Farm located in Ban Bueng District, Chon Buri Province.

The farm visits are officially supported by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Germany.

Departure at Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel: 07:30 am

Arrival at Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel: 18:00 pm

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Contact us:Ms. Katharina Staske Ms. Wanwisa WongkasitDLG International GmbH VNU Exhibitions Asia-Pacific Co., Ltd.Project Manager Project ManagerTel. +49 69 24788 2 82 Tel. +66 2 670 0900 ext. 209K.Staske@DLG.org wanwisa@vnuexhibitionsap.com

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Attractive Conference and Exhibition VenueStrategically located in the heart of Southeast Asia, Bangkok is only a few hours flight away from fast-growing markets. True Digital Park is Thailand’s first and Southeast Asia’s largest startup and tech entrepreneurs campus – perfectly suited to discuss the future of Asia’s agricultural market. In the center of Bangkok’s emerging innovation district on Sukhumvit Road it is easily accessible for all commuters via BTS sky train.

Detailed information at www.agritechnica-asia.com/agrifuture-conference/#location

Get your ticketAll delegates are invited to join the networking dinner on Monday, 2 December 2019 and visits to progressive farms on Tuesday, 3 December 2019.

Both networking events are officially supported by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Germany. Registered delegates will receive a registration link for these networking events in October.

Delegate Ticket (early bird rate: 20% off until 30.09.2019): 480 USD ➞ 380 USD (~12,000 Baht)

• Access to the conference which includes the exhibition• 1-night accommodation at the Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel• Breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks• Conference kit

Delegate Ticket - Group of 4 people (40% off): Save more by coming with your colleagues! (280 USD or 9,000 Baht each only) 1,920 USD ➞ 1,120 USD (~36,000 Baht)

• Access to the conference which includes the exhibition• 1-night accommodation (2 double rooms) at the Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel• Breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks• 4 conference kits

Visitor Ticket: 30 USD (~900 Baht)

• 1-day access to the exhibition area only on 2 December 2019• 2 coffee breaks and 1 lunch

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