On May 29, 2024, the Crop Nutrition Research Institute jointly established by AHB and BASF Agricultural Solutions was officially unveiled, and a new journey of cooperation has been started in the field of sustainable agriculture. Years have passed, and a new journey has begun. On May 27, on the occasion of the first anniversary of the establishment of the Crop Nutrition Research Institute, Dr. Stefan Tresch, head of new technologies and biological solutions at BASF Agricultural Solutions, led a team to visit AHB to review the cooperation process between the two parties, further deepen strategic cooperation, and jointly write a new chapter of development.
In the past year, the strategic cooperation between AHB and BASF has achieved remarkable results. After a large number of biotest experiments and field trials, the two parties have jointly developed a new type of biostimulant that can effectively improve the stress resistance and yield of crops. At the same time, through in-depth research on the growth characteristics and needs of different crops, the two parties have successfully developed a series of efficient and environmentally friendly crop nutrition formulas, becoming a good agricultural helper trusted by the majority of growers.
During the visit and exchange session, AHB fully demonstrated the company's achievements in product discovery, AI technology platform, application development platform, etc. These platforms reveal the mechanism of action of biostimulant products in the process of crop growth, and provide theoretical support for product optimization and precise application. At the same time, AHB demonstrated a set of plant nutrition application models based on AI technology, which can accurately recommend the amount and time of use of biostimulants according to the growth stage and environmental conditions of different crops, greatly improving the efficiency and effect of product use.
At the seminar, Stefan, head of new technologies and biological solutions at BASF Agricultural Solutions, Dr. Tresch said: "BASF provides comprehensive solutions covering the entire growth cycle of plants - from seed coatings, chemical and biological solutions to digital agriculture. In the context of the global transformation of agriculture to green and efficient, biological solutions are playing a key role. AHB's technological accumulation and innovative practices in synthetic biology and product development are an important opportunity for us to cooperate. Based on the common commitment of both parties to sustainable agricultural development, we will seek more opportunities in the field of biological solutions, combine the precise implementation of biological control, use AI technology to improve the efficiency of formula research and development, deepen intellectual property protection cooperation, and build sustainable competitiveness."
Guo Henghua, Chairman and President of AHB, said: "In the long-term cooperation with BASF During the process, we have always firmly adhered to the customer-centric concept. With its deep accumulation in the agricultural field, BASF has established close ties with many customers, and therefore has a clear insight into the various pain points encountered by customers in actual production. And these pain points are key issues that need to be overcome for us. We will give full play to our technical expertise in the field of synthetic biology to help BASF better meet customer needs and work together to create long-term value in the field of sustainable agriculture. "
BASF's innovative genes in agricultural solutions and AHB's technical innovation strength in the field of synthetic biology are deeply integrated to form a strong magnetic field effect, allowing the Crop Nutrition Research Institute to successfully gather many industry experts and scientific research talents.
During the meeting, the Institute held a grand ceremony to appoint consultants and experts, officially appointing Professor Chen Qing of China Agricultural University and Associate Professor Tang Hongting of Sun Yat-sen University as consultants of the Institute, and issuing appointment letters on the spot. These two experts have profound academic attainments and rich practical experience in the field of biological preparation products and application development. Their joining will add new vitality to the development of the Institute.
Through close cooperation with BASF and the participation of a team of industry experts, the Crop Nutrition Research Institute will continue to explore new frontiers in the field of crop nutrition, including improving the nutritional value of agricultural products, promoting the reduction and efficiency of fertilizers and pesticides, collaborative practices, achieving effective resource utilization and environmental protection, and bringing sustainable value-added benefits to growers with scientific and effective product solutions.
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