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Aimco Pesticides Ltd., Mumbai, India

Bharat Rasayan Ltd., New Delhi, India
 

 
Biostadt Ltd.

 
Excel Corp Care Ltd.

Gharda Chemicals Ltd.
 
 

Indofil Chemicals Company

Krishi Rasayan Exports Pvt. Ltd.
 
 

Meghmani Organics Ltd.,
Ahmedabad, India.

Punjab chemicals & Crop Protection Limited

Rotam India Limited
 
 

 
 
 
 

 Sulphur Mills Ltd.,
Mumbai,India.

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 Mumbai, India.

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 Mumbai, India.

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 Mumbai, India.

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 Mumbai, India.

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 Mumbai, India.

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 Mumbai, India.

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 Mumbai, India.

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 Mumbai, India.

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 Mumbai, India.

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 Mumbai, India.

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 Mumbai, India.

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 Mumbai, India.

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 Mumbai, India.

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 Mumbai, India.

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 Mumbai, India.

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 Mumbai, India.

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 Mumbai, India.

 

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Prospects of Agrochemical and Biotech Industry post WTO Era : Future trends & Development of Agrochemical Industry and Biotechnology  Industry Role of Generic Agrochemicals Post WTO Era Role of GM Crops in Agriculture Promotion of Multilateral Trade Zonal Harmonisation of Registration requirements of Agrochemicals Scope of specialty chemicals and its synergy in agrochemicals industry.

Introduction:
 
The V Asia Pacific Crop Protection Conference (APCPC)– 2006 is now changed the banner and it will be now “International Crop-Science Conference & Exhibition” and widens the scope of participating countries. 
 

The International Crop-Science Conference and Exhibition is co-organised with the support of international organisation like China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT),China and Co-sponsored by India –Thai Chamber of Commerce, Bangkok, Thailand, Chemical Business Association, Thailand, & Thai Agro Business Association, (TABA),Bangkok, Thailand, Audace Association, Belgium, The Latin American Association of Agrochemical Association (ALINA), Indonesian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Indian Committee, China Crop Protection Industry Association (CCPIA), China, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad (aegis of CSIR, Govt. of India) (IICT), India, and Indian Agricultural Universities and prominent agri-Business journals, such as Farm Chemicals International, USA, International Pest Control, UK and Research Institutes.

 
PMFAI (Pesticides Manufacturers & Formulators Association of India):  
The Association has successfully organised four Asia Pacific Crop Protection Conferences in 1997, 1999 , 2001 & 2003. Early Conferences were co-sponsored by National as well as International Organisations, Research Institutes, Universities and Publishers world over.   In the last two Conferences, Scientists from world over, including from renowned companies/International Research Institutes/Universities presented papers viz. Dow Chemicals, Rohm and Haas, Bayer AG, Calliope France, Rotam Australia, Exxon Chemicals, Borregaard Sea Pte. Singapore etc.  In the Conference of 2001 in September, New Delhi, USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) officials conducted interactive session with the delegates through Video Conference.

Chemexcil (Basic Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Export Promotion Council, India):
Basic Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Export Promotion Council, popularly known as CHEMEXCIL was established in the year 1963 with it's headquarters at Mumbai, with the objective of promoting exports of Dyes and Dye Intermediates, Basic Inorganic & Organic Chemicals, including Agrochemicals & Pesticides, Cosmetics & toiletries, Agarbattis, Essential Oils, Castor Oil, etc. from India to various countries abroad. CHEMEXCIL acts as an interface between Industry and the Government.  It is also one point source of information for sourcing any of the above products from India.  It assists importers in locating appropriate seller and provide up-to-date statistical data/ market information.

In order to cater to the needs of member-exporters located at various Regions, the CHEMEXCIL has its Regional Offices at Kolkata, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and New Delhi.

 
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), India:  
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), the co-organiser of the exhibition, has a unique infrastructure both at the Domestic and International levels.  With a membership encompassing, directly and indirectly over 2,50,000 large, medium and small business units employing nearly 20 million people.  FICCI actively partners with the Government of India in the great task of nation building.  FICCI expert committees on different sectors of economy and its affiliation with counterpart chambers in 67 countries ensures a very significant research base and far reaching network.  FICCI also has formidable strengths in the area of organising International Expositions.  FICCI organises India Chem series of exhibitions, which is the largest event of Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Process Technologies, Plant Machinery Control & Automation Systems in India.
 
CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade):  
CCPIT Sub-council of Chemical Industry and CCOIC Chemical Industry Chamber of Commerce is a sub-organization of CCPIT and CCOIC. Established in July 1990, it practises membership system. Under the regulation and principle of CCPIT, we are engaged in promotion of international trade and economic & technology cooperation in chemical industry between China and the rest of the world, devoted to serving chemical industry and enterprises, and endeavored to promote the continuous development of chemical industry with our high quality service.

The International Crop-Science Conference & Exhibition focuses on Modern Developments in Agrochemicals, GM Crops & Biotechnology scenario in crop science. The idea is to bring together Scientist, Technocrats, and Regulatory Officials from different Countries and Government Officials on one platform and listen & exchange their views in the Symposium. It also gives opportunities for the Industry to participate and seek direction on how to adapt to changing Scenario on crop inputs such as eco-friendly agrochemicals, improved hybrid seeds, GM Seeds and other aspects of Regulatory registration and harmonization requirements. Further the ancillary chemical industry will have the overview of agrochemical Industry.
 

Eminent Scientist/Researchers, Specialist in – Crop Protection, Regulatory Registration Requirements from National and International Institutions, Universities and Government Agencies can contribute their article. Key Executives, Marketing Managers and Consultants in the field of Agri Business and speciality chemicals are also welcome to contribute the article. The Organisers will welcome them as the distinguished Guest Speakers. Accepted papers will be published in the Souvenir. The guidelines for submission of Articles are available on website – http://www.pmfai.org.
Guidelines  
 

1. Sponsorship: 3 Free Delegates, Full page B&W Advertisement, Exhibition Stall of 9 sq.meter (3m x 3m), Company logo on future print materials. --- USD 3,500.
    

2. Sponsorships: Travel grant for one guest speaker ---USD 1,500. 
   Sponsorship Opportunities please contact the Director-Conference (pmfai@bom4.vsnl.net.in)
    

3. Co-Sponsorships: Company logo in future print materials Open for Government Bodies, Institutes, Universities and Publishers. Your contribution will be duly recognised by putting Logos at the event. And it is without financial and legal liabilities.

The above opportunities do not include Hotel Accommodation and Travel.
 

 
  

1) Agrochemical Manufacturers & Formulators   2) Biotechnology Industry   3) Seed Industry   4) Exporters and Importers   5) Marketing Managers   6) Consultants   7) Key Executives   8) Eminent Scientist from Industries and Research Institutes   9) Contract Research Organisations 10) Government Officials / Regulatory Authorities in Agriculture 11) Policy Makers & Strategist 12) Manufacturers of Process Plant Equipments 13) Packaging Machinery, Lab Analytical Equipments 14) Water Treatment Plants 15) Incinerators 16) Manufacturers of Spray equipments 17) Manufacturers of Allied Chemicals

Exhibition offers a platform for the buyers to come and see the products physically and first hand information and the buyer discuss schedules, availability and decide to place an order, as this meeting is ground for the buyer and seller to come face to face.


Different companies set different objectives of participation trade fair, some of the objectives are as follows:
 

To create Brand awareness	To meet buyers who expect your presence•
Launch a new product	To develop a sales culture within the firm
Demonstrate a product range	To book bulk orders
Seek new dealers / distributors	To develop long time business associates
To counter competition	To conduct counter sales and generate  business
Make new contacts	To test the local market
Sales promotion	To meet old clients and re-establish  contacts
To re-establish presence in a particular  market	To gauge the strength and marketing  strategy of your competitor

Key Speakers at the International Crop-Science Conference –2006

Dr. Stephane Delautre-Drouillon, Audace Association, Belgium,France

Dr. Bob Fairclough,AMIS Global Ltd., UK

Dr. Gero Vaagt, Senior Officer, Pesticides management Group, FAO, Plant Protection Service (AGPP), Roem, Italy

Dr. Roman Macaya, Secretary, ALINA, Cartago, Costa Rica.

Dr. Bhushan Mandava,Consultant, Mandava Associates, USA

Dr. M. Morowati, Physiologist / Toxicologist, Head, Pesticide Research Dept. Plant Pests & Diseases Research Institute of AREEO, Ministry of Agriculture Jihad, Tehran, Iran

Prof. Ibrahim K. Nazaer, Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jordan, Amman

Mr. Kinya　Ogawa, Organic Chemical Division, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd, Japan

Dr. Rod Parker, Agricultural Information Services, 9,Bovingdon Road, London SW6,2ap,U.K.

Dr. C. S. Prakash, Director, Plant Molecular Genetics, Director, Center for Plant Biotechnology Research, Tuskegee University , USA

Dr. Sathorn Sirisingh, Technical Consultant, Entomology & Agrology ,Department of Agriculture, Bangkok, Thailand

Dr. István Ujváry, Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry, Chemical Research Center,Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, HUNGARY

Dr. Violeta N. Villegas, Regulatory Affairs Manager for Asia-Pacific Region Sygenta, PHILIPPINES

Dr. George Fuller, Executive Director, CropLife Asia, Thailand

Dr. Gregory S. Simmons, APHIS-USDA, Phoenix, AZ

Dr. Autar Mattoo, Senior Scientist with the Sustainable Agricultural Systems Laboratory, USDA

 
 
The awards of Thai Baht 10,000 each is instituted in the honour of - Late Prof. Dr. E. Gaumann and Prof. Dr. E. Muller of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, Switzerland by Dr. C. G. Dharne to express gratitude to his mentors.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION & TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS :
 

Official Travel Agent:   Indica Travels & Tours Pvt. Ltd. L-7A, NDSE-II, New Delhi - 110 049. (India). Phone : 91 -11 - 2625 4328, 2625 3955, 2625 3961. Fax : 91 - 11 - 5164 0210.  E-Mail :indicatravels@touchtelindia.net / tours@indicatravesl.com / indtrav@del3.vsnl.com. Web :  www.indicatravels.com   K/A: Mr. Shiban Kotru – President or Mr. Chander Sharma Senior Manager Tours.

Conference Venue & Official Hotel:   Hotel Radisson 92 Soi Saengcham, Rama 9 Road, Huay Kwang, Bangkok 10320 Thailand.   Tel. No. (66-2) 6414777 / (66-2) 6414888 Fax No. (66-2) 6415029.

 

Per Day Tariff US $
	Single Occupancy	Double Occupancy
Hotel Radisson	USD 75 per day *	USD 80 per day *
Hotel Emerald	USD 55 per day *	USD 60 per day *

Hotel Emerald
99/1, Ratchadapisek Road, Din Daeng, Bangkok 10329, Thailand.

*  The above room rates are applicable only for registered delegates.

• All Rates inclusive of taxes, American Breakfast, Complimentary Arrival and Departure transfers for minimum of 10 delegates coming and going together and one half day city tour with guide and Entrances complimentary. Any other direct or indirect expenses incurred by an individual should be borne by him.

• Please book your rooms in advance with Official Travel Agent for Hotel Radisson with full payment.

• For Tariff rates refer Registration Form enclosed

Exhibition Stall :
3 x 3 mtrs Shell Scheme please see enclosed proforma with terms and conditions etc.

Exhibition Payments Details :
By demand draft or crossed cheque payable at New Delhi , India in favour of “Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry” for exhibition. If paid in Indian Currency should be equivalent to USD 1,000 for shell stall or 3 x 3 sq. mts. See the insertion for terms & Conditions for the exhibition or refer to website: www.pmfai.org / www.ficci.com

Note: Stall shall be allotted in multiples of 9 sq, meters (3m x 3m) on first-cum-first-serve-basis.
 

DELEGATE REGISTRATION & ADVERTISEMENT :

Registration fees include attendance to all platform sessions and exhibitions, set of conference proceedings, list of delegates, Exhibition List and lunch and tea during the days of conference, it does not include Hotel Accommodation, Travel and all the other presumed expenses incurred by an individual.


 

• Spot registration at Thailand is possible on the days of conference. Spot registration in Thailand Payment will be accepted in USD only.
   

• Payment Details: All payment must be made by Demand Draft / Crossed Cheques: payable at Mumbai, India in the favour of “Pesticides Manufacturers & Formulators Association of India”.
   

• In India, payment will be accepted in Rupees
   

• All major Credit Cards accepted

Cancellation/Substitution: Once registered, no cancellation will be allowed and fees will not be refunded. Only substitution is permissible.

Payment Terms, Rules and Regulations: The organisers of International Crop Science Conference & Exhibition reserve all rights to cancel, change the venue and dates for reasons beyond their control. However, in case of cancellation the Organisers shall refund all the payments accepted without any interest. The Organisers are not responsible for any loss arising out of any natural calamity / accidents during the Conference and Exhibition.

For Credit Card Payees: Please attach the photocopy of your Credit Card (Front and Back) especially with expiry date along with Authorisation Letter.



 

Materials required for advertisement:
 

	For Full Page (4 Colour)- Soft copy of Advertisement with fonts or convert into graphic on on CD or Positive for Offset printing screen # is 150 with colour proof
	For full page (B / W) – Soft copy of Advertisement with fonts or convert into graphic on CD or Positive for Offset printing screen # is 120 with colour proof
	In absence of the Soft Copy (CD / Floppy ) or Positives, then add an additional charge Rs. 5,000/- towards the Artwork
	Payment details : By Demand Draft or Crossed Cheque payable at Mumbai, India favour of “Pesticides Manufacturers & Formulators Association of India“
	The final date for submission of advertisement matter is 15th May 2006.

Other Co-Sponsors

Audace Association, Belgium	China Crop Protection Industry Association, China
Indonesian Chamber of Commerce & Industry , Indian Committee, Indonesia	The Latin American Association of Agrochemical Association (ALINA)
Agrow WCPN, UK	Farm Chemicals International, USA
International Pest Control, UK.	Agrolook, Mahamaya Publications, New Delhi, India.
Chemtech Foundation, Mumbai, India	Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad
Indian Association of Plant Growth Products
Jai Research Foundation., Vapi	Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidhyapeeth, Rahuri

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