San Antonio de Oriente, Honduras. On October 29 and 30, 2026, Zamorano University, through ZEED, hosted the II International Symposium on Crop Nutrition, an academic and technical event that brought together experts, professionals, researchers, faculty members, students, and representatives from companies across the agricultural sector.
Over the course of two days, 156 participants took part in a forum designed to promote professional development, knowledge exchange, and stronger connections among academia, research, and the productive sector. Attendees came from Nicaragua, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and Colombia, reinforcing the symposium’s regional and international reach.
The academic program featured 11 distinguished speakers with extensive academic, scientific, and industry experience: Juan José Chávez, Rodolfo Rubio, María Fernanda Terraza, Eddie Álvarez, Claudia Jaramillo, Patrick Brown, John Jairo Franco, Ricardo Navarro, José Pantoja, Siavosh Sadeghian, and Walter Carciochi.
Throughout their presentations, the experts addressed current topics related to soil fertility, plant nutrition, microbiome, biostimulants, digital agriculture, nutrient-use efficiency, and strategies aimed at achieving more efficient and sustainable agricultural production.
The presentations provided an opportunity to explore scientific and technological advances, as well as tools and strategies for optimizing crop nutrient management in response to the challenges currently facing agriculture. The exchange among speakers and participants also created opportunities to learn from experiences across different production environments and discuss their potential application within agricultural systems throughout the region.
Beyond its academic component, the symposium provided opportunities for networking and professional exchange, strengthening connections among researchers, companies, faculty members, students, and professionals working in areas related to agricultural production and innovation.
The II International Symposium on Crop Nutrition was supported by DISAGRO, Cadelga, and Banco de Occidente, organizations that joined this initiative aimed at strengthening technical and professional development within the agricultural sector.
Through events such as this symposium, Zamorano University reaffirms its commitment to knowledge generation and transfer, innovation, and continuing education, creating spaces where academia, science, and the productive sector come together to develop solutions to agricultural challenges and contribute to more sustainable production systems.
The II International Symposium on Crop Nutrition further positions Zamorano University as a meeting point for experts and professionals committed to advancing agriculture through knowledge, technology, and the efficient use of resources.
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