The 17^th International Crop Science Conference Exhibition (ICSCE 2023) recently organized by Pesticides Manufacturers and Formulators Association of India (PMFAI) in Dubai received huge response from the agrochemical industry. “ICSCE 2023 Dubai witnessed tremendous response with active participation of delegates from across the globe. Ninety-six leading companies showcased their product portfolios during the two days of ICSCE 2023. With over 1300 plus footfall and more than 1000 registered delegates’ participation, the event was a resounding success,” PMFAI said in a press statement.

Attended by delegates from 48 countries, the event aimed at improve the health of Generic Pesticide Industry and to bring the researchers in the field of agriculture, pesticide manufacturers, agrochemical traders and allied industries under one roof. ICSCE provided opportunity for business expansion by way of joint ventures, bilateral trade, sub-contracting / contract manufacturing and distribution and networking opportunities for buyers and sellers to benefit mutually.

Welcoming the delegate, Pradip Dave, President, PMFAI said that ICSCE is an international platform for Agrochemical/Pesticides companies and allied chemical industries, to develop strategic and sourcing relationships with international pesticide companies and to get updated on current trends in Agrochemical market.

The event was attended by delegates from various countries all over the world: Australia, Argentina, Brazil,  Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, China, Columbia,  Egypt, Ethiopia, Ecuador,  France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Jordan, Korea, Kenya, Lebanon, Malawi, Morocco, Madagascar, Mozambique, Nigeria, Philippines, Palestine,  Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Syria, Singapore, Sweden, Tunisia , Tanzania, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Turkey, USA, U.K.,  United Arab Emirates (UAE), Vietnam and Zambia.

The event witnessed experts highlighting the various aspects of the agrochemicals industry. Eminent scholars such as Dr. Derek Oliphant, Partner, Agbioinvestor; Vinod Gaur, Technical Head, Agri Biochem Research Lab; Ferry Hermawanto, Technical Service Manager, Nouryon Agriculture and Food, South Asia; Reza Jevani, Managing Director, Vikas Crop Care; Rene Haensel, Global Senior Expert, Evonik Operations GmbH for Agriculture; Dr. Mariola Kopcinski, Global Business Manager, Agrochemicals, Ingivity; Dr. Fabio Lara, Head of Regulatory Latam, Staphyt; Raajan Ailawadhi, Executive Director, Best Agrolife Limited; Anil Kakkar, Vice President, Sumitomo Chemical India; Aherkar Shrikant, Lead Scientists, Stepan Agricultural Solutions, Singapore; Dr. Minshad Ansari, CEO &a Founder Bionema Ltd.;  and Dr. A. Kuppusamy, Head – PD & Regulatory Affairs, NACL Industries Ltd.

Coinciding with the event, Pesticides Manufacturers & Formulators Association of India (PMFAI ) and “Russian Union of Manufacturers of Crop Protection Products” signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for cooperation in the area of production and distribution of crop protection products, enhancing Indian and Russian cooperation in agriculture and crop protection market.