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AGM PROCEEDINGS PRECISION AGRICULTURE

CCFI urges govt. intervention to curb malicious Coromandel inaugurates hi-tech Polyhouse at

propaganda against agrochemical industry Telangana R&D facility

Mr. R.D. Shroff, Chairman Emeritus, cide Residues, a government agency, Coromandel International Ltd. the latest technology, enabling CIL the latest advancements in autonomous
Crop Care Federation of India (CCFI) only 2.82% samples analysed over (CIL), India’s leading agri solutions to conduct advanced fi eld trials of its robotic farm machinery developed by X
has sought government intervention last nine years had residues above the provider, has inaugurated a state-of- innovative range of agri-inputs and Machines, a company in which CIL has
in curbing malicious propaganda by prescribed Minimum Residue Limit the-art Hi-Tech Polyhouse at its Re- solutions. It is designed to conduct pot recently made a strategic investment.
foreign funded NGOs to malign the (MRL), which is much lower in com- search & Development (R&D) Farm experiments and advanced trials using Attendees observed live demonstrations
positive work done by the Indian agro- parison to countries like USA, and the in Shamirpet, Siddipet district, Telan- soilless media, including hydroponics of this cutting-edge technology and
chemical industry. He referred to legal entire Europe. gana, further advancing its leadership and cocopeat systems. These trials will gained valuable insights into how autono-
action and cases won against Green- in precision agriculture and new pro- be focused on the precise calibration mous machinery is transforming the future
peace in their futile effort to stop use “The industry must be included duct development. This new facility of nutrients, making the polyhouse a of agriculture.
of chemical fertilisers and pesticides in the government of the industry’s com- under PLI scheme to boost domestic strengthens CIL’s commitment to critical testing ground for breakthrough
India. mitment to enhance productivity with manufacturing, incentivise and reward advancing precision agriculture and products such as nano fertilizers, bio- “We are dedicated to serving the
focus on indigenous innovation & re- Indian manufacturers and save valu- accelerating innovation in new product stimulants, liquid fertilizers, slow & farming community to the fullest extent.
Mr. Shroff was speaking (via video search. He wanted that the registration able foreign exchange. We are capable development. controlled release fertilizers, customi- With our farmer-fi rst approach, our goal
link) at the 61st AGM of CCFI held in process be expedited for the benefi t of of competing, provided initially some zed & coated fertilizers, plant growth is to provide high-quality inputs and
New Delhi on Sep. 27, 2024. farming community. duty draw back or rebate is granted to The inauguration event was regulators (PGRs), etc. services that enhance the livelihoods of
us like to the Chinese,” he added. presided over by Mr. S. Sankarasubra- farmers and drive sustainable growth in
Mr. P. Ganesan, Senior Policy Advi- Dr. Archana Sinha, Secretary, Cen- manian, Managing Director and CEO, and Over 100 high-net-worth (HNI) the sector. The launch of the Hi-Tech
sor, CCFI clarifi ed that data exclusivity tral Insecticides Board (Registration Dr. P.K. Singh. Agricultural Com- was attended by CIL’s senior leadership farmers and channel partners attended Polyhouse underscores Coromandel’s
is the right term – not data protection – Committee) assured the industry that missioner, emphasised the need for team comprising Mr. Amir Alvi, Chief the event, gaining fi rsthand experience vision for the future of agriculture. We
when 20-years more than adequately registrations would be expedited and preparing and following guidelines for Operating Offi cer, Mr. Amit Rastogi, of the polyhouse’s advanced capabili- are focused on driving innovation in
compensates the inventor. sought support for submitting complete post-harvest interval (PHI) across crop EVP and Chief Technology Offi cer, ties, live demonstrations of hydroponics, every aspect of farming from the deve-
documents by the applicants. segments. He wanted CCFI to prepare Mr. Madhab Adhikari, VP & Head of cocoponics, and advanced crop diagnos- lopment of high-effi ciency products to
‘Expedite registrations’ success stories of their members work- Sales and Marketing, Mr. Babu G, VP and tic tools such as Green Seeker, SPAD incorporating smart technologies that
Mr. Deepak Shah, Chairman, CCFI, ‘Excellent track record’ ing with farmers so as to bring credi- Head Retail Business. meter, K-meter and Refractometer. Add- will revolutionize fi eld operations and
observed that nodal ministries had taken Mr. Rajesh Aggarwal, Vice Chair- bility and create positive perception ing to the momentum of innovation, reduce environmental impact,” said
several steps towards ease of doing man, CCFI, observed as per data from among the scientifi c fraternity, bureau- The Polyhouse is equipped with the event also included discussions on Mr. Sankarasubramanian.
business for agrochemicals and assured All India Network Project on Pesti- crats, distributors and housewives.
EXPANSION
AT THE HELM
Vipul Organics gets MPCB nod for pigment capacity
Ajay Virmani and Aditya Shriram re-elected as
expansion at Ambernath plant
President & Vice President of AMAI
Speciality chemicals fi rm, Vipul mers in the paints, inks, plastics, tex-
Mr. Ajay Virmani, Managing Direc- tently worked for the optimum Organics Ltd., has announced that it tiles, agriculture, rubber and cosmetics
tor, Lords Chloro Alkali Ltd. has been growth of the industry through has received the ‘Consent to Establish’ industries. The company is both back-
re-elected as the new President of the meaningful dialogue with the from the Maharashtra Pollution ward and forward integrated, produc-
Alkali Manufacturers Association of Government and organization Control Board (MPCB) for its newly ing its own intermediates as well as a
India (AMAI), the august body of the of insightful industry sessions. constructed factory at Ambernath range of pigment powders and pigment
Rs. 36,000-crore alkali and chloro-vinyl in Maharashtra. After obtaining the dispersions.
industry in the country. Mr. Aditya Mr. Shriram, with a degree in consent, the facility will increase produces naphthols, pigment powders,
A. Shriram, Dy Managing Director, Industrial Engineering from the manufacturing capacity for pigment pigment dispersions, reactive dyes, Besides the Ambernath facility, the
DCM Shriram Ltd., has once again prestigious Cornell University preparations by three times. acid dyes and direct dyes. company operates two more units in
taken over as Vice President at the Before taking over as President and an MBA from the London Business Maharashtra (at Palghar and Tarapur)
47th Annual General Meeting of last year, Mr. Virmani served as Vice School, is heading the Chemicals Business The company’s Ambernath faci- Vipul Organics is a leading player in and is setting up a greenfi eld facility in
AMAI held recently at New Delhi. President of AMAI and has consis- in the diversifi ed DCM Shriram Group. lity was set up in 1998 and currently the pigments market catering to custo- Sayakha in Gujarat.

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