- 08.30
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- 18.00
- Registration and Exhibition Open
- 09:20
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- 09:30
- Chair’s opening remarks Adrian Stubbs, Principal, Potash & Fertilizers, Argus
- 09:30
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- 09:55
- Growth drivers for increased global micronutrient use Adrian Stubbs - Principal, Potash & Fertilizers, Argus
Essential micronutrients in agricultural applications
Market opportunities for fertilizer producers
Regional production capacity
- 09:55
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- 10:20
- Micronutrients for sustainable food production Prem S. Bindraban - Director of Europe, Netherlands, IFDC
Improving sustainability across the supply chain
Increased nutrient efficiency
Regulatory support for achieving sustainability
- 10:20
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- 10:45
- Making your fertilizer formulation stand out in the field Daniel Zweifel - Technical Service & Development, Dow
How to optimize the uptake of fertilizer into water repellent soils
Enhancing coverage on crop leaves through the addition of novel additives
- 10:45
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- 11:00
- Q&A with speaker panel
- 11:00
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- 11:30
- Coffee
- 11:30
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- 11:55
- Drivers for use of chelated micronutrients Marcel Bugter - Market Development Manager Micronutrients, Akzo Nobel
Why do we need chelated products?
How to recognize quality?
Growth drivers
Crop responses to chelates
- 11:55
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- 12:20
- Improving micronutrient use efficiency Erik van den Bergh - Managing Director, Van Iperen International
Selecting the right application
Selecting the right product
High performing solutions to increase efficiency
- 12:20
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- 12:45
- The importance of magnesium for increased fertilizer efficiency Dale Edgington - Purchasing & Production Manager, Advanced Micronutrient Products
Foliar application of Mg
Crop responses to Mg
Market opportunities for Mg micronutrient fertilizers
- 12:45
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- 13:00
- Questions with speaker panel
- 13:00
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- 14:00
- Lunch
- 14:00
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- 14:25
- Expected Demand for Zinc in Fertilizers and Outlook for Improving Zinc Deficiencies
Control release micronutrients
Crop responses to zinc
Outlook for improved zinc deficiency in Europe over the next 5 years
- 14:00
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- 14:25
- Overcoming boron deficiencies in Europe with foliar products Wilson Boardman - Managing Director, Micromix
Solutions for applying boron by foliar applications
Crop responses to boron micronutrients
Combining boron with other nutrients
- 14:25
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- 14.50
- Meeting Europe’s demand for micronutrients with manganese
When to apply manganese
The best application practices for manganese
Accessibility to manganese products in Europe
Michael Lassen, Technical Services, Compass Minerals
- 14:50
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- 15:15
- Iron: An essential nutrient for horticulture
Combining iron with other micronutrients to improve crop yields
Soil application recommendations
Outlook for iron deficiencies in Europe
- 14:50
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- 15:00
- Q&A with speaker panel
- 15:00
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- 15:30
- Coffee
- 15:30
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- End of forum
- 16.00
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- 17.00
- Speed networking
- 18.30
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- 21.00
- Cocktail party - Sponsored by ICL Fertilizers
- 09:25
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- 09:30
- Chairs opening remarks Mike Nash - Editor – Phosphates, Argus
- 09:30
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- 10:15
- The role of fertilizers in agriculture Mike Nash - Editor – Phosphates, Argus
What nutrients do, limiting yield theory, soil mapping, nutrient removal,
Overview of market size in total and by nutrient
Expectations for 2018, 2019
- 10:15
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- 11:00
- A focus on phosphate markets Mike Nash - Editor – Phosphates, Argus
Rock and processed phosphate production routes
Proposed EU cadmium regulations and their possible impacts
Supply/demand fundamentals, price drivers
- 11:00
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- 11:30
- Coffee Break
- 11:30
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- 12:15
- Insights into the nitrogen markets Stephen Mitchell - Editor – Argus Nitrogen, Argus
Ammonia and nitrogen production routes, supply/demand fundamentals, price drivers
Changing trade patterns in urea markets
Urea capacity investment in a low-price world
- 12:15
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- 13:00
- A snapshot of the sulphur markets Thierry Tran - Senior Analyst, Argus
Sulphur and sulphuric acid production fundamentals
Sulphur fertilizer production routes
Sulphur as the next macronutrient and emerging technologies
- 13:00
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- 14:00
- Lunch
- 14:00
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- 14:45
- Developments in the potash markets Lauren Williamson - SVP, Fertilizers, Argus
Capacity outlook in an oversupplied market
- 14:45
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- 15:30
- NPKS, specialty and value-added fertilizers Thierry Tran - Senior Analyst, Argus
A look at latest market developments
The value-added product categories
Market drivers and opportunities for value added products |
The future of the industry
- 15:30
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- 15:45
- Closing remarks and outlook for 2019
- 15:45
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- End of fertilizer fast track
- 16:00
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- 17:00
- Speed networking
- 18.30
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- 21.00
- Cocktail Party - Sponsored by ICL Fertilizers
Thursday 25 October
- 08:30
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- 09:30
- Registration and exhibition opens
- 09:00
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- 09:20
- Chairperson’s welcome remarks and global market overview Lauren Williamson, SVP, Fertilizers, Argus
- 09:20
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- 09:40
- Succeeding in Europe's fertilizer market David Maher - Editor – Fertilizers Europe, Argus
- Regional outlook
- European regulatory challenges
- 09:40
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- 10:05
- An overview of the Greek fertilizer market Dr. Nikos Louizos - Director, INDAGRO
Regional consumption
Main players in Greece
Supply and demand trends
Outlook for 2019
- 10:05
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- 10:30
- New nitrogen production in Azerbaijan and impacts on European market supply Khayal Jafarov - General Manager, SOCAR Carbamide
Regional demand-supply balance
Distribution plans and trade routes
Expectations for the urea market in 2019
- 10:30
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- 10:55
- Increasing nutrient use efficiency with multi-nutrient fertilizers Amir Gerber - FertlizerpluS Marketing Manager, ICL Fertilizers
Polysulphate for improved crop production and quality performance
Adding value with multi-nutrient fertilizer’s containing sulphur, potassium, magnesium and calcium
Responding to market trends, environmental, organic, and improved food quality
New down-stream multi-nutrient fertilizers- 10:55
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- 11:10
- Q&A with speakers
- 11:10
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- 11:35
- Coffee
- 11:35
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- 12:00
- The potential for new production in Africa and impacts to European supply Grace Chilande - Fertilizer Market Specialist, AfricaFertilizer.org Regional Coordinator
African demand and fertilizer requirements
Potential for NPKs in Africa
New capacity and competition for European production
- 12:00
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- 12:25
- The impacts of US sanctions on the Iranian fertilizer market Mohammad Ali Vadikheil - Managing Director, Phoenix Vision Consultant Group
Iran market overview
Impacts to production
Outlook for 2019
- 12:25
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- 12:50
- An update for the Chinese market Zhai Jidong - Chief Operating Officer, Kingenta Ecological Engineering
Chinese consumption trends
Investment plans in Europe
Latest market trends
- 12:50
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- 13:00
- Q&A with speakers
- 13:00
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- 14:00
- Lunch
Markets and Trade - Track 1
- 14:00
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- 14:10
- Chair's opening remarks Lauren Williamson - SVP, Fertilizers, Argus
- 14:10
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- 14:40
- Panel discussion – The fertilizer swaps market: Risk management and hedging tools Gregor Spilker - Director, International Research & Product Development, CME Group
Swaps market and its dynamics
Opportunities for risk management in a volatile industry
Discovering the process, methodology and the benchmarks used
User experiences
- 14:40
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- 15:10
- Hedging and risk management: An agricultural outlook perspective John Baffes - Senior Economist, World Bank
Choosing a suitable risk management strategy
Financial instruments and investment options
Futures and options for agriculture
- 15.00
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- 15.30
- Coffee
- 15:40
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- 15:40
- End of presentations
Agronomic Best Practices and Optimising Plant Health - Track 2
- 14:00
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- 14:05
- Chair’s opening remarks
- 14:05
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- 14:30
- Reducing the yield gap with more efficient fertilizer use Tom Schut - Professor – of Plant Sciences, Wageningen University
Helping farmers to achieve success
Ideas for a more circular agriculture
Maintaining long term improved crop health
- 14:30
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- 15:00
- Best nutrient management practices with the help of multi nutrient fertilizers Robert Meakin - Research and Development Director, Sirius Minerals
Current soil nutrient status in EU
Current fertilizer strategies
Opportunity for improved practice with POLY4
Outcomes for improved quality
- 15:00
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- 15:30
- Coffee
- 15:30
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- 16:00
- Improved viability and crop performance with NPK formulas K. Kentepozidis - Production Manager, PFIC Ltd
The benefits of NPKs
Assessing nutrient performance
Maintaining long-term improved crop health
European market outlook
- 16:00
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- 16:30
- Nutrient management performance by using controlled release fertilizers Theo van Loon - Commercial Director, Ekompany
Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE)
Methodology of optimizing nutrient efficiency
Trial results
- 16:30
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- End of presentations
- 19:30
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- Until late
- An evening hosted by Indagro
Dinner, drinks and entertainment included.
Friday 26 October
- 09:00
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- Registration open
- 09:30
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- 09:40
- Chairperson’s opening remarks
- 09:40
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- 10:10
- The impacts of increased emission and environmental standards in the European fertilizer sector Jacob B. Hansen - Director General, Fertilizers Europe
Developing sustainable use of fertilizer products and meeting environmental requirements
EU policies for improved nutrient efficiency
Achieving environmental sustainability
The role of better fertilization for increased efficiency
- 10:10
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- 10:40
- Achieving sustainability in fertilizers and raw materials production: A Greek case study Dr. Theodora Kouloura - Deputy Plant Director, NEW KARVALI FERTILISERS
Contributing to sustainable development in the market
Achieving a balance between economic and environmental goals
The importance of technology and R&D
- 10:40
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- 11:10
- Improving agricultural production with a multi-frertilization approach Sirius Minerals
- 11:10
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- 11:40
- Coffee
- 11:40
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- 12:10
- Outlook for agriculture in Europe Koen Deconinck - Agricultural Policy Analyst, OECD Trade and Agriculture Directorate
Agricultural challenges
Expected demand for fertilizers
- 12:10
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- 12:40
- Panel discussion: Improving the link between the farmers and fertilizer manufacturers
The importance of communication
Providing ROI worth
Outlook for improved education
Nikos Kyriakidis, Commercial Director, Yara Hellas
Nicolas Broutin, Commercial Director, Yara International
Dobromir Penkoff, Fertilizer Manager, Agrotime
- 12:10
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- 12:30
- Roundtable discussion recap Hosted by the roundtable discussion hosts
- 12:30
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- 12:45
- Argus editorial market outlook for 2019 and closing remarks
- 13:00
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- 14:00
- Lunch
- 14:30
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- End of the conference