{"id":3653,"date":"2025-10-16T16:07:52","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T07:07:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.agr.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/tropic\/?p=3653"},"modified":"2025-10-27T19:25:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T10:25:07","slug":"the-announcement-of-the-50th-anniversary-symposium-of-the-institute-of-tropical-agriculture-kyushu-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.agr.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/tropic\/news\/the-announcement-of-the-50th-anniversary-symposium-of-the-institute-of-tropical-agriculture-kyushu-university\/","title":{"rendered":"The Announcement of the 50th Anniversary Symposium of the Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

50th Anniversary Symposium of the Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2014 Linked Event of Q-AOS Asia Week 2025<\/strong> \u2014
Theme:<\/strong> Co-creating Sustainable Agriculture and Environment with Asia<\/p>\n

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Event Information<\/h2>\n
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Date<\/dt>\n
Friday, November 7, 2025, 13:00\u201316:00<\/dd>\n
Venue<\/dt>\n
Inamori Foundation Memorial Hall, Inamori Hall (Ito Campus, Kyushu University)
Inamori Center (official)<\/a><\/dd>\n
Format<\/dt>\n
On-site (with partial online participation by speakers)<\/dd>\n
Organizer<\/dt>\n
Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University<\/dd>\n
Co-organizer<\/dt>\n
Kyushu University Institute for Asian and Oceanian Studies (Q-AOS)<\/dd>\n
Language<\/dt>\n
English (no interpretation provided)<\/dd>\n
Participation Fee<\/dt>\n
Free of charge<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

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Overview<\/h2>\n

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\u2014under the theme \u201cCo-creating Sustainable Agriculture and Environment with Asia\u201d\u2014aims to reflect on ITA\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Time<\/th>\nContent<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
13:00\u201313:05<\/td>\nOpening Remarks<\/strong>
Dr. Kimihiko Hyakumura<\/strong> (Director, Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13:05\u201313:10<\/td>\nIntroduction and Overview<\/strong>
Dr. Masaru Matsumoto<\/strong> (Vice Director, Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13:10\u201314:05<\/td>\n\n

Session 1: Sustainable Agricultural Production and Environmental Conservation<\/strong>
Navigator: Dr. Norimitsu Hamaoka<\/strong> (Assoc. Prof., Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University)
Session 1-1: <\/strong>Enhancing the Shelf Life of Strawberries by Controlling Postharvest Fruit Decaying Fungi Using Psidium guajava<\/em> (Guava) Essential Oil<\/p>\n

\u2014 Mr. Ali Ejaz<\/strong> (Faculty of Agriculture Kyushu University, Pakistan)
Session 1-2:<\/strong> A Journey of Growth in Agricultural Research with Kyushu\u2013Vietnam Collaboration<\/p>\n

\u2014 Dr. Nguyen Thi Mai Phuong<\/strong> (Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University)
Session 1-3: <\/strong>Current Status, Challenges, and Opportunities of Agroforestry in Rice-based Mixed Farming Systems in Northern Bangladesh<\/p>\n

\u2014 Dr. Minhaz Ahmed<\/strong> (Gazipur Agricultural University, Bangladesh)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

14:05\u201314:15<\/td>\nBreak<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14:05\u201315:10<\/td>\n\n

Session 2: Sustainability of Agriculture and Local Communities<\/strong>
Navigator: Dr. Hisako Nomura<\/strong> (Assoc. Prof., Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University)
Session 2-1:<\/strong> Analysis of Household\u2019s Behavior and Preference toward Sustainable Municipal Organic Waste Management in Hoi An, Vietnam<\/p>\n

\u2014 Dr. Le Thi Thanh Loan<\/strong> (Deputy Head, Vietnam National University of Agriculture)
Session 2-2: <\/strong>De-Agriculturalization and Landscape Transformation in Indian Mountain Villages: Reorganization of Rural Society and Livelihood Structure<\/p>\n

\u2014 Dr. Yoshitaka Koshina<\/strong> (Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University)
Session 2-3:<\/strong> Creating the Recycling Society Based on the Harmony with Agriculture, Local Community, Renewable Energy and Technology<\/p>\n

\u2014 Mr. Yuji Sasaki<\/strong> (Farmer, From Tomato)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

15:10\u201315:40<\/td>\n\n

Session 3: Special Session<\/strong>
Navigator: Dr. Norimitsu Hamaoka<\/strong> (Assoc. Prof., Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University)
Future Perspectives on Agricultural Recycling Research: Agricultural Utilization of Shredded Waste Paper<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2014 Dr. Masaru Matsumoto<\/strong> (Professor, Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

15:40\u201315:55<\/td>\nClosing Remarks<\/strong>
Moderators: Dr. Masaru Matsumoto<\/strong> (Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15:55\u201316:00<\/td>\nCommemorative Photo<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Registration<\/h2>\n

Please fill out the required information in the form below and submit it by Wednesday, November 5, 2025<\/strong>.
Registration is free of charge. A confirmation email will be sent after submission.<\/p>\n

Open Registration Form<\/a><\/p>\n

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Contact<\/h2>\n

Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University
Attn: Prof. Masaru Matsumoto (Symposium Officer)
E-mail: mmatsu@agr.kyushu-u.ac.jp<\/a><\/p>\n

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