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ICSCE 2024

Industry event lauds vital role of agrochemicals

industry to Indian agriculture

The Indian agrochemical sector has The event hosted presentations
made signifi cant contributions to the from renowned scientists and industry
nation’s food security and rural liveli- experts, which included:
hoods, transitioning India from a food  Asia Pacifi c agrochemical market –
defi cient to food effi cient nation, now scope, challenges and trends: Mr.
exporting food grains. Since 1998, Abhijit Bose, Chief Marketing Offi -
exports of agrochemicals have also surged cer, Tagros Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd.;
from Rs. 270-crore to Rs. 50,000-crore.  Future of seed market and seed
enhancement to adapt climate stress:
This was stated by Dr. J.P. Singh, Mr. Raghavan Sampathkumpar, Fede-
Plant Protection Adviser, Government ration of Seed Industry of India;
of India, Department of Agriculture and  Nouryon innovation toolbox:
Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) at the 20th cultural production to feed growing Dr. Ferry Hermawanto, R&D, Nouryon;
International Crop Science Conference & millions.  Novel polymeric dispersants for
Exhibition (ICSCE 2024) held in New aqueous dispersions: Mr. Shrikant
Delhi on September 2-3, 2024. Mr. Deepak Shah, Chairman, SML Aherkar, Lead Scientist, Stepan
Ltd. & Chairman, Crop Care Fede- Company – Asia Pacifi c; and
Dr. Singh also mentioned that the ration of India (CCFI), mentioned that  Emerging opportunities and future

DA&FW is compiling a list of effec- India has emerged as the second largest scope for biologicals: Mr. Manoj
tive modes of action for agrochemicals, exporter of agrochemicals worldwide. AM, Senior Manager, Regulatory &
which will help safeguard crops against “The industry is increasingly focused Product Development – T Stanes &
pests and diseases. “While there are on research and innovations are no Co. Ltd.
335 agrochemical molecules registered longer confi ned to the west,” he said.
in the country, we currently have only The event also included panel dis-
50 biologicals. Investment in R&D is Eighty two companies showcased cussions on ‘Indian biologicals – oppor-
vital for diversifying and enhancing products in the event, which was tunities and challenges’, and ‘Indian
biological solutions, steering us towards attended by over 1,000 delegates inclu- agrochemicals industry – current sce-
a sustainable future,” he stated. ding from Argentina, Brazil, Bangladesh, nario and way forward’.
France, Germany, Ghana, Italy, Iran,
Dr. Archana Sinha, Secretary, Cen- Japan, Mexico, Nepal, Russia, Rwanda, Awards presented
tral Insecticides Board Registration Spain, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, PMFAI also presented awards to
Committee (CIB&RC) and Joint Taiwan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, USA, honour individuals in the Indian agri
Director, DA&FW noted that the govern- UAE and Uganda. inputs sector for excellence.
ment is using the crop grouping concept Table 1: PMFAI Excellence Awards
to assist the industry with label claims. Award category Winner
“Raising awareness among farmers
about off-label pesticide use and pro- Women contributor Ms. Komal Shah Bhukhanwala, Director, SML Ltd.
moting judicious handling of crop pro- Sales & international marketing Mr. N. P. Nair, Vice President – International Marketing &
tection products will protect crops and Sales, Gharda Chemicals Ltd.
environment,” she said.
Supply chain management Mr. Ashwani Mahajan, Vice President, Rallis India Ltd.
Mr. Pradip Dave, President, PMFAI Emerging leader Mr. Abhishek Aggarwal, President & COO, Bharat
noted that the role of crop protection Rasayan Ltd.
products becomes more vital when the Regulatory compliance Dr. Ajit Kumar, Principal Technical Advisor, UPL Ltd.
aim is to increase agriculture and horti-

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