PMFAI’s ICSCE 2026 in Pictures: Global Agri-Inputs Leaders Unite in Dubai

By Lauren Milligan|26 January 2026

The 22nd International Crop Science Conference & Exhibition (ICSCE) — hosted by the PMFAI Agribusiness Foundation in Dubai — brought together more than 1,100 delegates from 43 countries to explore the future of the global ag inputs industry. From thought-provoking sessions and vibrant networking opportunities to industry awards and cultural traditions, ICSCE 2026 highlighted the power of collaboration, innovation, and shared purpose.

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Inaugural session kicks off the 22nd International Crop Science Conference & Exhibition (ICSCE) in Dubai.
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Calling up of leaders, including Mr. Pradip Dave (second from left), Chairman of Aimco Pesticides Ltd. and President of PMFAI, and Dr. Shaza Roshdy Omar, Plant Health Expert.
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The lighting of the lamp ceremony is a traditional ritual reflecting PMFAI’s Indian culture and symbolically setting the tone for optimism and collaboration.
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Ajay Joshi, Chemical Sector Expert, AJC, discussed the impact of shifting regulations in key markets (EU, U.S., China, and Latin America), including tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting agrochemical trade and strategies for growth in regulated markets.
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Pradip Dave (middle), Chairman of Aimco Pesticides Ltd. and President of PMFAI, receives The Guiding Light Award at the PMFAI ICSCE Dubai 2026 event.
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Dipesh K. Shroff of Agrocel (left) receives the PMFAI–SML Lifetime Achievement Award at the PMFAI ICSCE Dubai 2026 event.
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Nouryon was the recipient of the Outstanding Innovation Award.
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Excel Industries was the recipient of the Social Responsibility Award.
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Saeed Yafai (right) and Abbas Varteji of Mizushi India.
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Exhibitors and attendees networking on the show floor.

This slideshow offers a visual journey through the event’s most memorable moments — from the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and award presentations to conversations on plant health, sustainability, and the evolving role of chemistry and biologicals in modern agriculture.

Lauren Milligan is Content Specialist for the Agribusiness Group, including CropLife and AgriBusiness Global. Before joining Meister Media Worldwide in 2022, she received a bachelor’s degree in English from Kent State University in 2017 and has worked on newspapers local to Portage and Summit Counties in Ohio. See all author stories here.

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