The Biostimulants Farmer’s Award highlights agricultural innovators who are transforming modern farming through the strategic use of plant biostimulants (PBS).

Sponsored by Syngenta Biologicals and presented at the annual Biostimulants World Congress, this award shines a spotlight on farmers who are leading the charge toward more sustainable and regenerative agricultural 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.

Submit Your Nominations Now
Nomination Deadline: November 14, 2024
We encourage agricultural professionals, industry partners, and farming communities to submit nominations for farmers who have demonstrated exceptional innovation and results through biostimulant implementation. Whether you know a grower who has achieved remarkable crop improvements, enhanced soil health, or pioneered sustainable farming practices using plant biostimulants, we want to hear their story.

Don’t miss this opportunity to recognize outstanding agricultural achievement and help showcase the transformative power of biostimulants in modern farming. Submit your nominations today and help us highlight the farmers who are shaping the future of sustainable agriculture.

Key Information:
• Submission. Click here for link.
• Submission Deadline: November 14, 2025
• Award Announcement: During the Biostimulants World Congress
• No registration required: Farmers don’t need to be registered at the Congress to participate and win
• Open globally: We welcome participants from all countries

Recent Winners Making Headlines
The 2024 Biostimulants World Congress in Miami saw Wollersheim Winery & Distillery from Wisconsin take home the coveted Farmer’s Award. This 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 Awards serve as more than just recognition—they represent 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.

Ready to nominate an innovative farmer? The deadline is November 14, 2024 – submit your nomination today and help us champion agricultural excellence!