The 21st edition of flagship event of PMFAI “International Crop Science Conference & Exhibition (ICSCE 2025 Dubai)” took place in Dubai on 21 & 22 January 2025 at Le Meridien Hotel & Conference Centre, Dubai, UAE.
The two days’ event made an auspicious beginning with welcome address by PMFAI President Mr. Pradip Dave on 21st January 2025 morning. In his inaugural address, Mr. Dave highlighted the importance of the event and its significance, which has come a long way after the first event organised by PMFAI in 1997 in Mumbai. ICSCE being an international trade platform facilitates business relationship between companies in the field of Agrochemicals, Agri biological and allied sectors. ICSCE is also an annual international event organized by PMFAI to improve the health of Generic Pesticide Industry and to bring researchers in the field of agriculture, pesticide manufacturers, agrochemical traders, agricultural biological industries and allied industries under one roof.
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 1000 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 Mr. Pradip Dave, President, PMFAI mentioned about the importance of Agri Inputs industry in maintaining global food security. Mr. 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. Mr. 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.
Coinciding with ICSCE 2025 Dubai, the Sixth edition of “PMFAI-SML Annual Agchem Awards 2025” was held on 21st January 2025 evening at 6.30 pm onwards at Le Meridien Hotel & Conference Centre Dubai, UAE. PMFAI-SML Agchem Awards was instituted from 2018 to recognize and honour outstanding achievements in Indian Agrochemical, Agri Biological and Allied Industries and remarkable contributions, which helps Sustainable growth of Agriculture.
“PMFAI – SML Annual Agchem Awards” which made remarkable beginning in 2018 with permanent sponsorship by M/s. SML Limited (formerly Sulphur Mills Limited), one of the globally known leading Indian Agrochemical Company.
The Awards Function was attended by over 900 persons. The Award Committee of independent panel of judges consisting of scientists and professionals scrutinized the award applications to decide winners in different categories of awards. Given below are Winners in different categories of awards in Sixth PMFAI-SML Annual Agchem Awards 2025.
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