[Event] Symposium Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University, is pleased to host the symposium "Co-creating Sustainable Agriculture and Environment with Asia." We look forward to your participation.

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Event Information

Date	Friday, November 7, 2025, 13:00-16:00
Venue	Inamori Foundation Memorial Hall, Inamori Hall (Ito Campus, Kyushu University) https://www.inamori-center.kyushu-u.ac.jp/
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	Free of charge
Symposium Poster	Co-creating Sustainable Agriculture and Environment with Asia

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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.

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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)

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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.
https://forms.gle/eN9DV3k4y7D4Z55G7

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Contact

Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University
Attn: Prof. Masaru Matsumoto (Symposium Officer)
E-mail: mmatsu@agr.kyushu-u.ac.jp
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Please see the following URL for details.
The Announcement of the 50th Anniversary Symposium of the Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University