Indian Chemical News, the most credible online media platform for the Chemicals, Petrochemicals, and Energy sector, is organizing the Third Edition of ‘AgroChem Summit 2024' on December 13, 2024 at The Park, Parliament Street, New Delhi. The theme of the Summit is "Capturing Value Through Collaboration, Innovation & Disruption".  

Please register for the Summit by clicking on the link (https://www.indianchemicalnews.com/agrochem-summit-third-edition/). 

The Session on CDMOs: Accelerating Crop Protection Growth will have Abhishek Aggarwal, President & COO, Bharat Rasayan Ltd.; Harish Mehta, Senior Advisor, Crop Care Federation of India; Arush Dhawan, Co-founder & COO, Covvalent; Murari Mohan Jha, Editor, Indian Chemical News; and Udeep Agarwal, Principal, Kearney as speakers. 

CDMOs play a crucial role in accelerating growth within the agrochemicals sector by providing flexibility, expertise, and resources that enhance the efficiency of development and manufacturing processes.  

CDMOs provide the flexibility to scale production up or down based on market demand, which is particularly important in the agrochemicals sector, where production needs can fluctuate. CDMOs have the expertise and infrastructure to bring new products to market more quickly. They often possess established processes and technologies to efficiently manage the complex development and manufacturing stages. 

The agrochemical sector is heavily regulated, and CDMOs often have specialized knowledge in regulatory affairs, which helps ensure compliance with local and international guidelines. This expertise can expedite the registration and approval processes. 

By leveraging CDMO partnerships, agrochemical companies can navigate regulatory challenges, reduce costs, ensure compliance, and ultimately bring innovative and sustainable products to market more swiftly. This collaboration is vital for meeting the increasing global demand for effective agricultural solutions, ensuring food security, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.  

Key points to be discussed during the Session are: Outsourcing Non-Core Activities; Accelerated Development Processes; Regulatory Expertise and Compliance; Cost-Effectiveness; Innovation and R&D Support; Global Reach and Market Expansion; and Supply Chain Resilience.