PMFAI Concludes Its 2-Day International Crop-Science Conference & Expo in Dubai; Here are the Highlights

The 17th International Crop-Science Conference & Expo, hosted by the Pesticides Manufacturers & Formulators Association of India (PMFAI), concluded with a glitzy award ceremony in Dubai on Friday night. Delegates and leading agrochemical companies visited the 2-day international event which is being manifested as India's 'biggest agri inputs trade show'.

The editor-in-chief of Krishi Jagran, MC Dominic, who attended the event, posted glimpses of it on the microblogging site Twitter.

"What a night it is, when some of the leading brands are awarded at this glitzy award ceremony at International Crop-Science Conference & Exhibition – Exclusive Agri Inputs, taking place in Dubai", he wrote in one of his tweets along with multiple pics from the award ceremony.

Sharing some more insights on the opening day of the event, the latter tweeted, "The Pesticides Manufacturers & Formulators Association of India kickstarted the 17th International Crop Science Conference & Exhibition India's Biggest Agri Inputs Trade Show in Dubai today! Delegates from all over the world are visiting this 2-day event."

The event's first day began with a conference, after which a number of workshops were held to educate guests on new product launches and the development of the agrochemical sector.

At the ceremony, the PMFAI also inked an MOU with representatives of the Russian Union of Manufacturers.

For those who are either directly or indirectly involved in the agri-chemicals industry, the event is an important milestone.

Below is the complete list of award winners at 'PMFAI-SML Annual Awards 2023':

Company of the Year – Large Scale Winner- Himani Industries Ltd

Company of the Year – Large Scale Runner Up: Heranba Industries Ltd.

Company of the Year – Large Scale Runner Up: Panjab Chemicals and Crop Protection Ltd.

Export Excellence – Large Scale: Indofil Industries Ltd.

Export Excellence – Large Scale: Bharat Rasayan Ltd.

Global Indian Company of the Year: Tagros Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd.

Successful Company of the Era (Having presence for more than Twenty Years): Insecticides (India) Ltd.

Successful Company of the Era (Having presence for more than Twenty Years) Runner Up: Meghmani Organics Ltd.

Social Responsibility Excellence Award – Large Scale Winner: NACL Industries Ltd.

Social Responsibility Excellence Award – Large Scale Runner Up: Parijat Industries India Pvt. Ltd.

Company of the Year – Medium Scale: Agrow Allied Ventures Pvt. Ltd.

Best Emergence Company – Medium Scale: Sandhya Group Phosphorus Chemistry

Export Excellence – Medium Scale: Spectrum Ethers Pvt. Ltd.

Global Indian Company of the Year – Medium Scale: Agrow Allied Ventures Pvt. Ltd.

Social Responsibility Excellence Award – Medium Scale: Sandhya Group Phosphorus Chemistry

Company of the Year – Medium (Ancillary Unit): Supreme Surfactants Pvt. Ltd.

Export Excellence – Large Scale (Ancillary Unit): Indo Amines Ltd.

Company of the Year – Small Scale Unit: Act Agro Chem Pvt. Ltd.

Export Excellence – Small Scale: The Scientific Fertiliser Co. Pvt. Ltd.

Best Emerging Company – Small Scale: Betrust Industries Pvt. Ltd.

Outstanding Innovation in Crop Solutions: Best Agrolife Ltd.

Leader of the year – Agrochemicals: Rajesh Agarwal, Managing Director, Insecticides (India) Ltd.

Emerging Leader of the Year – Agrochemicals: Ankit Patel, Director, MOL

Exceptional Contribution for Global & Domestic Registration: Dr. K N Singh, Vice President (International), Gharda Chemicals Ltd.

Life Time Achievement Award for contribution and service: Natwarlal Patel, Managing Director, Meghmani Organics Pvt. Ltd.