The Announcement of the 50th Anniversary Symposium of the Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University
50th Anniversary Symposium of the Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University
— Linked Event of Q-AOS Asia Week 2025 — Theme: Co-creating Sustainable Agriculture and Environment with Asia
Event Information
Date
Friday, November 7, 2025, 13:00–16:00
Venue
Inamori Foundation Memorial Hall, Inamori Hall (Ito Campus, Kyushu University) Inamori Center (official)
Format
On-site (with partial online participation by speakers)
Organizer
Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University
Co-organizer
Kyushu University Institute for Asian and Oceanian Studies (Q-AOS)
Language
English (no interpretation provided)
Participation Fee
Free of charge
Overview
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.
Program
Time
Content
13:00–13:05
Opening Remarks Dr. Kimihiko Hyakumura (Director, Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University)
13:05–13:10
Introduction and Overview Dr. Masaru Matsumoto (Vice Director, Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University)
13:10–14:05
Session 1: Sustainable Agricultural Production and Environmental Conservation 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)
14:05–14:15
Break
14:05–15:10
Session 2: Sustainability of Agriculture and Local Communities 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)
15:10–15:40
Session 3: Special Session Navigator: Dr. Norimitsu Hamaoka (Assoc. Prof., Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University) Future Perspectives on Agricultural Recycling Research: Agricultural Utilization of Shredded Waste Paper
— Dr. Masaru Matsumoto (Professor, Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University)
15:40–15:55
Closing Remarks Moderators: Dr. Masaru Matsumoto (Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University)
15:55–16:00
Commemorative Photo
Registration
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.
