Sustainable Fertilization & Soil Health: From NPK to Nano, Bio & Carbon Markets | FSSX Horizon

#carbonmarkets #regenerativeagriculture #sustainableagriculture #agriinnovation Can agriculture reduce its dependence on conventional fertilizers while improving crop productivity, soil health and farmer profitability? In this expert panel discussion from Food Security SummitX – Horizon, held on 29–30 June 2026, industry specialists explore the transition from traditional NPK-based fertilization toward nano-fertilizers, biofertilizers, biostimulants, biochar and data-led soil-health management. Panel Topic: Sustainable Fertilization & Soil Health: From NPK to Nano & Bio—Implications for Carbon Markets For decades, agricultural productivity has largely depended on nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. While these inputs have supported global food production, the panel discussed why the future of agriculture must also consider soil biology, microbial activity, organic matter, water efficiency, nutrient cycling and long-term resilience. • Moving beyond conventional NPK-based fertilization • Improving nutrient-use efficiency through nano and biological inputs • The role of biofertilizers, microorganisms, mycorrhizae and biostimulants • Combining chemical, organic and biological inputs through integrated nutrient management • Reducing fertilizer losses caused by runoff, leaching, volatilization and soil fixation • Using biochar to support soil structure, water retention and microbial activity • Producing nutrient-rich food while maintaining agricultural yield • Improving water-use efficiency in arid and water-scarce regions • Commercialization, regulation, shelf life and farmer adoption of advanced inputs • Portable soil testing, microbial assessment and soil-health scoring • Soil organic carbon, carbon sequestration and agricultural carbon credits • Measurement, reporting and verification challenges in carbon markets The panel also emphasized that agricultural carbon credits must represent measurable improvements in soil health, emissions reduction and farmer outcomes—not merely accounting instruments. A credible carbon-market ecosystem will require transparent field data, soil testing, traceability, remote sensing, standardized methodologies and farmer-friendly verification systems. Moderator Dr Naresh Shejawal - Chief Sustainability Officer, ‪@biometechnologies‬ Panelists Francesco L. Arlia Jr. - CEO & Founder, ‪@HarvestHarmonics‬ ‪@drreji2095‬CEO, ‪@TreeofLifeBiotech‬ Sonia Goel - Senior scientist at ‪@oloBionOMICSLIFELAB‬ Dr Jitendra Singh - Vice President, AquAgri Processing Private Limited This panel forms part of the Food Security SummitX mission to connect agricultural innovators, agribusinesses, researchers, technology providers, investors and policymakers working to strengthen sustainable and resilient food systems. Subscribe to the Food Security SummitX YouTube channel for further panel discussions, expert insights, innovation showcases and conversations shaping the future of agriculture and food security. #FoodForAll #FoodSecurity #FoodSecuritySummitX #VertalisXVentures #SoilHealth #Biofertilizers #NanoFertilizers #CarbonMarkets #RegenerativeAgriculture #SustainableAgriculture #AgriInnovation