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PMFAI: 16th International Crop-Science Conference & Exhibition Starts in Dubai Today

The show features biopesticides, laboratories, research institutes, associated chemicals and raw material suppliers, as well as consultants and experts in the agrochemical industry. The event provides an opportunity for Indian businesses to expand their reach into the worldwide market, meet new people, and grow their businesses.

Shivam Dwivedi
16th International Crop-Science Conference & Exhibition
16th International Crop-Science Conference & Exhibition

Pesticides Manufacturers & Formulators Association of India (PMFAI) is organizing India's largest Agri Inputs Trade Summit (includes, Fungicides, Herbicides, Insecticides, pesticide and intermediate (solvents, Surfactants, intermediates, etc.), fertilizer, agrochemical packaging, seeds) on 14 & 15 February 2022 in Le Meridien Hotels & Conference Centre, Airport Road, Dubai-UAE.

It is important to mention that the Krishi Jagran team is participating in the 2-day event in Dubai. For any query or collaboration, you can contact MC Dominic, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Krishi Jagran & Agriculture World; Shiny Dominic, Director and Mridul Upreti, GM Special Initiatives at the numbers mentioned above. 

Pradip Dave (President PMFAI & Chairman Aimco Pesticides Ltd), Vikram Shroff (Director, UPL Ltd), Rajesh Aggarwal-Insecticides (India) Limited, and Smith Patel light the lamp to mark the start of the 16th ICSCE.

The event provides an opportunity to meet Distributors, Suppliers, R&D Executives, Technical Executives, Manufacturers, Consultants, Exporters, Importers, Agronomists, Research Institutions, Scientists, Traders, Journalists, Supply chain management & co-operatives, Ventures capitalists & Financial Representatives, Service providers, Farmers & dealers, Allied Chemicals & Packaging material suppliers, Seed companies, spraying and irrigation equipment manufacturers, plantation and horticultural producers, Manufacturers & Distributors of Bio-pesticides, Bio-fertilizers, Micronutrients, Key Government officials, Policy Makers & Researchers, Industry Associations, Chamber of Commerce etc. all those involved directly & indirectly with Agri inputs. It’s also an opportunity for Indian businesses to expand their reach into the worldwide market, meet new people, and grow their business.

Views of Eminent Speakers:

On the occasion, Rajesh Aggarwal, MD, Insecticides (India) Limited, began his speech by introducing the company, Insecticides India Ltd, which is dedicated to fortifying agriculture with a highly productive and progressive vision and mission to make Farmers prosperous. “We are involved in manufacturing, training, and research and development,” he adds. "We are active in all directions of the Agri sector and we are a reliable partner for anyone and everybody."

The world produces food for 11 billion people, and we are only 7.8, but there are still people who do not have enough to eat, he adds, adding that we in the agricultural sector bear significant responsibilities.

"We must collaborate in order to fulfill these important responsibilities. There are enough opportunities for everyone to coexist, he adds, stating that different technologies, companies, and even companies with different themes can coexist. He goes on to say that there are numerous examples of companies contributing in various directions doing well."

He emphasized that many people complain about the negative effects of agrochemicals such as pesticides and insecticides on crops and agricultural commodities. He emphasizes the global population figures, which can only be fed by using insecticides and agrochemicals on crops. 

Om Dande, Regional Sales Manager, Crop Care South Asia at Croda, also addressed the gathering. He discussed various factors that contribute to more sustainable agriculture, such as the growth of organic agriculture, technological advances, and the rapid growth of the seed treatment market.

He also highlighted Croda's biological activities, which are as follows:

  • Understanding the market

  • Collaboration with research institutes & experts

  • Studying the priorities

  • Regulatory approach

  • Developing formulations

  • Evaluation of the application in seeds

The previous ICSCE events witnessed the participation of various countries including – Australia, Argentina, Abidan, Afghanistan, Brazil, Belgium, Bangladesh, China, Chile, Columbia, Charlotte, Egypt, Ethiopia, Europe, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Jordan, Korea, Kenya, Kuwait, Malawi, Morocco, Nigeria, Netherlands, Norway, Palestine, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Syria, Singapore, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Tanzania, U.S.A., United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Vietnam.

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