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“Co-creating Sustainable Agriculture and Environment with Asia”

Since its establishment in 1975, the Institute of Tropical Agriculture (ITA) has been engaged in education, research, and international collaboration on sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation in tropical regions across Asia and Africa. Commemorating its 50th anniversary, this symposium—under the theme “Co-creating Sustainable Agriculture and Environment with Asia”—aims to reflect on ITA’s five decades of achievements and explore new possibilities for co-creation and collaboration toward the next 50 years. Young researchers, alumni, and practitioners from Asia will present their work on sustainable agricultural production, community development, and agricultural recycling research.

1. Target：General,Current students and staff
2. Dates：2025.11.7[Fri]13:00-16:00
3. Venue name:INAMORI Center,Inamori Hall(Ito Campus,Kyushu University(
4. Seating capacity: No
5. Participation fee: Free

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Details

【Program】
・Opening Remarks: (13:00-13:05)
Dr. Kimihiko Hyakumura (Director, Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University)
・Introduction and Overview: (13:05-13:10)
Dr. Masaru Matsumoto (Vice Director, Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University)
・Session 1: Sustainable Agricultural Production and Environmental Conservation (13:10-14:05)
　Navigator: Dr. Norimitsu Hamaoka (Assoc. Prof., Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University)
Session 1-1: Enhancing the Shelf Life of Strawberries by Controlling Postharvest Fruit Decaying Fungi
Using Psidium guajava (Guava) Essential Oil
Mr. Ali Ejaz (Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Pakistan)
Session 1-2: A Journey of Growth in Agricultural Research with Kyushu–Vietnam Collaboration
Dr. Nguyen Thi Mai Phuong (Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University)
Session 1-3: Current Status, Challenges, and Opportunities of Agroforestry in Rice‐based Mixed Farming
Systems in Northern Bangladesh
Dr. Minhaz Ahmed (Gazipur Agricultural University, Bangladesh)
・Break (14:05–14:15)
・Session 2: Sustainability of Agriculture and Local Communities (14:05-15:10)
Navigator: Dr. Hisako Nomura (Assoc. Prof., Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University)
Session 2-1: Analysis of Household’s Behavior and Preference toward Sustainable Municipal Organic
Waste Management in Hoi An, Vietnam
Dr. Le Thi Thanh Loan (Deputy Head, Vietnam National University of Agriculture)
Session 2-2: De-Agriculturalization and Landscape Transformation in Indian Mountain Villages:
Reorganization of Rural Society and Livelihood Structure
Dr. Yoshitaka Koshina (Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University)
Session 2-3: Creating the Recycling Society Based on the Harmony with Agriculture, Local Community,
Renewable Energy and Technology
Mr. Yuji Sasaki (Farmer, From Tomato)
・Session 3: Special Session (15:10-15:40)
Navigator: Dr. Norimitsu Hamaoka (Assoc. Prof., Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University)
Special: Future Perspectives on Agricultural Recycling Research: Agricultural Utilization of Shredded
Waste Paper
Dr. Masaru Matsumoto (Professor, Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University)
・Closing Remarks (15:40–15:55)
Moderators: Dr. Masaru Matsumoto (Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University)
・Commemorative Photo (15:55–16:00)

Registration

Advanced registration required
*Please fill out the required information in the form below and submit it by Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Registration is free of charge. A confirmation email will be sent after submission.
Registration here
Registration period：2025.10.20 [Mon]–2025.11.05 [Wed]

Inquiries

Name: Masaru Matsumoto, Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University
TEL: 092-802-4834
FAX: 092-802-4850
Mail: mmatsu★agr.kyushu-u.ac.jp
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Website

・ Institute of Tropical Agriculture
・Kyushu University Website