6th International AMALGEROL Conference 2014
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Welcome to the IAC in Budapest!
Attila Takács, HECHTA Kft., Hungary
An overview of the agricultural landscape in Hungary, focusing on land distribution and major crops like wheat, corn, and sunflower. Cheminova Magyarország Kft. highlighted its portfolio for 2014, featuring AMALGEROL being a key product. The sales volume of AMALGEROL from 1993 to 2014 underscoring its significance within the company’s product range.
Reverse thinking: „Opinion creates value”
Ferenc Kormanyos, Ambra Bio Kft., Hungary
"Reverse thinking" in agriculture suggests moving beyond current Hungarian crop yield averages without GMOs by addressing issues like soil degradation and excessive chemical use. Modern agricultural practices are criticized for limiting efficiency and harming the environment, leading to a need for change. AMALGEROL is presented as a solution that improves soil structure, enhances nutrient uptake, increases plant survival rates, and boosts yields in various crops.
AMALGEROL as a potential modulator of root-microbe interactions: the state of the art
Dr. István Parádi, ExperiPlant Ltd., Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Hungary
The presentation investigates how AMALGEROL acts as a potential bioactivator on soil biota and plants, specifically exploring its effects on root-microbe interactions. Laboratory studies on tomato and cucumber plants demonstrate that AMALGEROL, applied at varying rates, influences shoot growth, biomass, leaf surface, and photosynthetic efficiency, with moderate amounts yielding the best results. The research also examines AMALGEROL's interaction with mycorrhiza, showing a positive interaction that results in more robust plants despite shorter shoots.
Soil farming - future of agriculture?
Mag. Georg Hechenbichler, Hechenbichler GmbH, Austria
Agriculture's purpose is to feed the global population while conserving land for future generations, yet current practices face challenges such as nutrient depletion, erosion, and climate change impacts. To meet increasing food demands, productivity per hectare must rise significantly, as expanding land use is unsustainable due to deforestation and other environmental costs. Shifting focus from technique and chemistry alone to prioritizing soil life and health, through methods like AMALGEROL application, is presented as a promising alternative to achieve sustainable agricultural productivity increases and restore soil fertility.
AMALGEROL effects on straw destruction
Dr. Vytautas Rauckis, UAB Kustodija, Lithuania
Applying AMALGEROL at 3.0 l/ha combined with Azofit at 1.0 l/ha after harvest significantly reduced the force needed to pull off and cut winter wheat and oilseed rape straw in trials at the Lithuanian Agricultural University in 2014. This treatment also increased the population of ammonification bacteria, indicating enhanced straw decomposition and potential improvements in soil humus content. The reduced straw resistance and increased bacterial activity suggest that AMALGEROL and Azofit facilitate the breakdown of plant residues, aiding in subsequent cultivation practices.
Always AMALGEROL – the authoritative partner by crops technology
Dr. Zsolt Varga, HECHTA Kft., Hungary
In Hungary, approximately 710 tons of AMALGEROL were sold in 2014, covering around 120,000 hectares with an average dose rate of 6 l/ha. Field trials demonstrated that AMALGEROL application led to increased yields in various crops, including potatoes, winter wheat, and sunflowers, and improved potato tuber uniformity. Additionally, AMALGEROL application positively influenced soil conditions by increasing phosphorus levels and reducing salt and toxic sodium content over a three-year period.
COUNTRY REPORTS: Russia
Ph. D. Alexander Dolgikh, Cheminova LLC & Cheminova A/5, Russia
Russian agricultural trends from 2008 to 2014 are presented, along with the national program "Development of Agriculture". Trials in Russia showed AMALGEROL's effectiveness in controlling sunscald on apples and enhancing results in strawberries and sunflowers, with specific application details and observed yield and quality improvements.
COUNTRY REPORTS: Espania
Alfonso J. Cano Maldonado, Cheminova Agro S.A., Spain
Trials conducted in Spain on young lemon trees demonstrated that AMALGEROL application significantly increased shoot length, number of shoots, vigor, and number of flowers compared to untreated controls. Potato trials in Galicia, Spain, examined various application rates of AMALGEROL on Agria and Kennebec varieties, assessing total weight, size distribution, and commercial yield.
Market entry of AMALGEROL in Germany
Dr. Hans Hueter, Hechenbichler Gmbh, Austria
Hechenbichler Germany, a subsidiary of Hechenbichler GmbH Austria, was established in 2012. Trials conducted in 2013 and 2014 demonstrated that AMALGEROL increased yields and improved quality in winter barley, winter wheat, and sugar beets, with significant yield and sugar increases observed with late AMALGEROL applications in sugar beets. German farmers are showing growing interest in products that improve soil health and plant quality, indicating a positive market reception for AMALGEROL.
The best in the world for Swiss Agriculture
Orsolya Kovacs van Oijen, Stähler Suisse SA, Switzerland
Stähler Suisse SA offering a full portfolio for the Swiss market with a focus on branded products for agriculture and forestry. In 2014 AMALGEROL was introduced to the Swiss market, creating a new segment for soil conditioners and addressing the issue of soil fertility affected by heavy machinery and specialized farming practices. AMALGEROL is recommended for various crops at specific timings and dosages, aiming to improve soil preparation, mycorrhiza activity, nutrient absorption, stress tolerance, and degradation of organic residues.
Latest experiences with AMALGEROL from India
Dr. Dattatray M. Shitole, Cheminova India Limited, India
AMALGEROL PREMIUM on various crops in India and Thailand, showing increased yields in potato, paddy, cotton, cumin, grapes, cabbage, cauliflower, tomato, and chili. AMALGEROL is described as a unique combination of natural plant growth stimulants and organic carbon hydrates that acts as both a plant and soil conditioner. Results from demonstrations and trials are presented, highlighting the positive impact of AMALGEROL on crop growth, tiller count, berry development, and overall yield compared to untreated controls.
Second year with AMALGEROL in Turkey & Lebanon
Walid Saad, Hechenbichler GmbH, Austria
AMALGEROL's development and sales in the MENA region, particularly in Lebanon, Turkey, and Oman, are highlighted, with a focus on AgriNova's sales growth from 2012 to 2014 and projected targets for 2015. Demonstrations and trials in Lebanon show significant increases in yield and earliness for tomatoes and strawberries treated with AMALGEROL compared to untreated controls and other biostimulants. Specific data on harvested yields and comparisons between treatments demonstrate AMALGEROL's positive impact on crop production.
