Manuelito Laurenti E. Putong
Agricultural Biotechnologist | Agarwood Industry Practitioner | Sustainable Agroforestry Advocate
Manuelito Laurenti E. Putong is an agricultural biotechnology professional with undergraduate training in Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Biotechnology, major in Crop Biotechnology. His work focuses on bridging plant science, sustainable agroforestry, and real-world plantation economics—particularly within the emerging global agarwood industry.
With hands-on experience in Agarwood plantation development, Mr. Putong specializes in sustainable agarwood plantation management, integrating science-based propagation, resin induction systems, soil health management, and long-term farm productivity strategies. His approach emphasizes balancing resin yield optimization with ecological integrity, farmer livelihoods, and regulatory compliance.
A strong advocate of carbon farming, he explores how agarwood plantations can function as carbon-sequestering agroforestry systems, contributing to climate change mitigation while generating high-value forest products. His discussions highlight carbon stock potential, regenerative land use, and how agarwood farms can align with ESG, carbon credit frameworks, and sustainable investment models.
As a speaker, Mr. Putong brings together crop biotechnology principles, field-level plantation insights, and forward-looking sustainability strategies—offering audiences a practical yet science-grounded perspective on how agarwood cultivation can evolve into a climate-smart, economically resilient agroforestry enterprise.