PMFAI’s ICSCE 2025 Dubai discusses future of agri inputs industry
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PMFAI’s ICSCE 2025 Dubai discusses future of agri inputs industry

With over 1,000 plus registered delegates’ participation, ICSCE 2025 was highly successful event

  • By ICN Bureau | January 29, 2025

The 21st edition of flagship event of PMFAI “International Crop Science Conference & Exhibition (ICSCE 2025 Dubai)” concluded in Dubai on 21 & 22 January 2025.

The event witnessed strong industry presence with 106 leading companies showcasing their product portfolios during the two days of ICSCE 2025 held in Dubai. With over 1,000 plus registered delegates’ participation, ICSCE 2025 was highly successful event.

Delegates from countries all over the world including – Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Ghana, Georgia, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malaysia, Malwai, Morocco, Russia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Spain, Sudan, Syria, Turkiye, Tanzania, USA, UAE, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Yemen, Zambia and many other countries participated in the event.

In his Inaugural address, Pradip Dave, President, PMFAI mentioned about the importance of agri inputs industry in maintaining global food security. Dave mentioned that with growing global population, increasing food production is paramount, and India plays a vital role in this endeavor. He highlighted the indispensable role of crop protection products in boosting agricultural and horticultural production. Dave highlighted the significant contributions of PMFAI and ICSCE in driving the development of the Indian Agrochemical sector and fostering exports from India.

Dr. Saliou Niassay, African Union and Market Coordinator of Inter-African Phyto Sanitary Council, African Union (of 55 nations) delivered the Keynote address focusing registration procedure in African Union.

In his keynote presentation, Dr.  Niassay mentioned that agriculture is crucial in Africa and a primary food source, providing employment and sustenance for millions, especially in rural areas.  Cash crops and horticultural products contribute significantly to foreign exchange earnings and are, therefore, vital to the economies of many countries. 

Although agriculture accounts for between 50% and 70% of employment in African countries, it contributes to only 15% of the total GDP, and Africa imports $35 billion of food annually. The sector needs to be strengthened to achieve sustainable development goals, eradicating hunger and poverty and facilitating trade.  Several challenges hinder Africa’s agricultural productivity like climate change, erratic rains, pests and pathogens, limited access to agri inputs, limited knowledge and sharing of good farming practices, land degradations etc.  which can be resolved by harmonizing the registration and management of plant protection products in Africa

The event also hosted renowned pesticide scientists and industry experts, who gave presentations on various important topics during the two days of the event.

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