Ümit Ersöz is BU Lead of BAW Academy and BD Partner for Türkiye and the Middle East at Global BioAg Linkages and Global BioAg Innovations. He has 35+ years of experience in crop protection, fertilizers, and biostimulants. He spent 27 years at DuPont and Corteva, specializing in product development, registration, and business development across Türkiye, the Middle East & Africa, and Central Asia. He also has extensive consulting experience in the regional crop protection and BioAg sectors.

Looking to excel in the BioAg industry? The BioAg World Academy provides the essential training you need to succeed. Our programs are designed to transform your academic knowledge into powerful, real-world skills.

Taught by leading industry experts, our courses focus on practical, hands-on knowledge and a deep understanding of the latest market trends. This not only gives you a head start in your career but also ensures you have a competitive advantage from day one.

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Course Highlights

• Seaweed & Microalgae Modules: Together they provide a comprehensive look at how both seaweed and microalgae are revolutionizing crop production—delivering an engaging, transformative journey with actionable solutions for a more sustainable future.

The Power of Seaweed in Agriculture

The Power of Seaweed in Agriculture course details seaweed’s pivotal role as a sustainable fertilizer, biostimulant, and stress mitigator. It provides hands-on insights into how specific species, including Ascophyllum nodosum and Kappaphycus alvarezii, enhance plant growth and resilience. The session features practical case studies (e.g., yield boosts in potatoes, increased drought resistance in rice), equips participants with knowledge of the USD 2.7 billion seaweed extract market, and explores emerging innovations like nano-formulations.

Unlocking Microalgae’s Potential: Coming Soon!

Building on the seaweed course, this module delves into the exciting world of microalgae. Learn how these microscopic powerhouses can be harnessed to create bio-solutions for modern agriculture—from enhancing nutrient uptake to protecting crops—and explore the latest innovations in this rapidly advancing field.

Regulatory Argentina 201 — Deep Dive: Biofertilizers, Biostimulants & Biopesticides (Coming in October)

Argentina’s regulatory framework has been recently updated. This module provides essential knowledge on the legal requirements for commercializing bioproducts in Argentina, with updated regulations and specific rules. Gain a comprehensive view of national standards for biofertilizers, biostimulants, and biopesticides—plus the compliance practices needed to approach commercialization with confidence.

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