Editor’s Letter
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ReneeTagros
Editor
AgriBusinessGlobal Direct
How do you survive a tough year and possibly another in the global agribusiness market? Get good intel.
AgriBusiness Global℠ Trade Summit attendees discussed industry challenges, made business deals, and networked with more than 800 delegates and 118 exhibitors at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida, U.S., on August 7-8, 2024.
If you weren’t there, we want to share the great intel discussed at this event through videos, podcasts, articles, and photos.
In this special edition of AgriBusiness Global Trade Summit 2024, you’ll be immersed in the conversations and meet the players to help you do business in the upcoming months and beyond. The crop protection, biological, plant health and ag tech industries continue to fluctuate so we’ve put together a wealth of information to inform you on how to make your next move.
Explore this issue’s content to hear discussions about:
- Global Crop Protection Industry Forecasting
- Investing/Acquiring Biologicals
- Navigating 2024 Black Swans
- China and India Updates
- Regulations for LATAM and Southeast Asia
- Service model Changes: B2C
Let’s start off this issue by showing you some of the people that attended the Trade Summit.
TRADE SUMMIT 2024 – DAY 1
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CS Liew, Managing Director of Pacific Agriscience Pte. Ltd., and Bob Trogele, PhD, an Independent Board Director, Investor, and Entrepreneur at Trogele Energy & Consultancy LLC, analyzed key transformations in the crop protection sector during their AgriBusiness Global LinkedIn Live session held on August 7.
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Derek Oliphant, Partner at AgbioInvestor, kicked off the panels by providing insights into regional trends in agrochemical sales. "Product regulation will influence the market moving forward," Oliphant said during his presentation on the "Future Development of the Global Crop Protection Market."
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Jens Schenck, Agrosolutions Group Ltd. (Jebagro); Stephanie Fuentes, Agrosolutions/Jebagro; Nils Dewald, Jebagro GmbH; and Thorsten Muends, Jebagro GmbH at cocktail reception on 7 August.
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Yuki Xia (left) and Amanda Yu from Nanjing Haige Chemical Co., Ltd. on the exhibit floor.
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Attendees making connections, meeting industry experts, and forming valuable business relationships at the Trade Summit, where professionals collaborated and explored new opportunities for growth and innovation.
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Qin Lanlan (right) and Irving Zhuo (left) at the Sichuan Ruixiang Agricultural Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd. exhibit booth.
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The Rainbow Agro Chemicals exhibit booth at the AgriBusiness Global Trade Summit 2024.
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From left to right: Pedro Henrique de Bona, Group Kesoja; Gabriel Rausch, Germanica Agronegocios; and Nathalia Albuquerque Balthazar, Group Cropfield at the cocktail reception on 7 August.
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Renee Targos, Editor of AgriBusiness Global, interviewed three panelists for the China Update session on 7 August. The panelists included: David Li, Marketing Director, SPM Biosciences (Beijing) Inc.(far left), Kevin Li, General Manager of Fuhua Crop Protection Division, Sichuan Leshan Fuhua Tongda Agro-chemical Technology Co., Ltd., and (far right) Jeffrey Ma, Head of International Corporate Development and Legal and CEO, Maxunitech North America, Inc. and Maxunitech Do Brasil LTDA Maxunitech, Inc.
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CS Liew, Managing Director of Pacific Agriscience Pte. Ltd., and Stephen Pearce, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Chemovateq Swiss AG Investments, discussed global changes in crop protection marketing and service models during their AgriBusiness Global Live broadcast on LinkedIn on 7 August, hosted on the Trade Summit exhibit floor.
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Andy Shen (left) and Rain Lyu (right) at the Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Co., Ltd Sinochem Agro Co., Ltd exhibit booth.
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Attendees during the 2024 AgriBusiness Global Trade Summit networking with industry leaders and fellow delegates.
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From left to right: Bobby Horner, PBI-Gordon Corporation; John Kelly, Eastman Chemical Co; and Joe Jonas, PBI Gordon at the cocktail reception.
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Sophie Pan, Anhui Royal Chemical Co., Ltd. (left), and Dennis Ni, Meister (Beijing) Agri Consultancy Co., Ltd. manning their booth on the exhibit floor.
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Guests enjoy the cocktail reception following day one of the Trade Summit, networking and unwinding after a productive day of sessions.
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Renee Targos, Editor of AgriBusiness Global, and Bob Trogele, PhD, Independent Board Director, Investor, and Entrepreneur at Trogele Energy & Consultancy LLC, provided insights into investing in the biorationals space, along with warnings about common mistakes and pitfalls.
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Attendees gained valuable insights as they listened to expert panel speakers during the afternoon sessions on day one of the Trade Summit.
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Roy Xu (left) and Harris Liu (right) at the Ultrafast Chemical Logistics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. exhibit booth.
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Stephen Pearce, Chemovateq AG (left) and Bruce Caldwell, 3Bar Blo (right) at the cocktail reception.
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Making connections at the Maxunitech Exhibit Booth at Trade Summit 2024.
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From left to right: Mike Ming, Guangdong Liwei Import and Export Co., Ltd.; Alana Garcia, Cropchem Ltda.; Juliana Leao, Cropchem Ltda.; and guest at the Guangdong Liwei exhibit booth at Trade Summit 2024.
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Abhijit Bose, Chief Marketing Officer at Tagros Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd., discussed India's agrochemical growth post-COVID-19, investments in manufacturing and research, sustainability efforts, and government support in his presentation, "Indian Agro Chemical Industry: Learning a Way Forward from a Challenging Year."
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From left to right: Ajay Kamble, Gharda Chemicals Ltd; Nirmal Thakkar, Hemani Industries Limited; Vijay Kumar Varma, Tagros Chemicals India Private Limited; Jobi Eapen, Tagros Chemicals India Private Limited; Vikram Dutiya, AgriBusiness Global; and Lalit Khulbe, Gharda Chemicals Limited at the cocktail reception.
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Attendees building meaningful relationships and expanding networks at Trade Summit.
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Jose M. Hermida, Philagro SA (left) and Fernando, Philagro SA (right) on the exhibit floor.
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From left to right: Juan Bueno, Agrotecnica Central; Madhu P., SML Ltd.; and Jose Peralta, Agrotecnica Central on the trade show floor.
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From left to right: Jane Wang, Flagchem International Co., Ltd.; Yang Xiao Dong, Flagchem International Co., Ltd.; Ed Vaughn, Rapids Warehousing; and Phil Berryman, Helena Industries, LLC at the cocktail reception.
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Attendees making valuable connections with industry experts at the Willowood Limited exhibit booth.
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After a full day of sessions and business meetings, guests gather at the cocktail reception, taking the opportunity to relax and network with peers.
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Apoorva Vikram, Anu Products Ltd. ready to make connections at the Anu Products Ltd. exhibit booth.
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From left to right: Chris Payne, CNI; Greg Fowler, CNI; and Mark Russell, TDN, LLC at the cocktail reception.
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TRADE SUMMIT 2024 – DAY 2
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From left to right: Brian Scott, Custom Agronomics, Brian Pike, and Floyd Trujillo at the Rainbow Agrosciences LLC exhibit booth.
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Mike Ming, Alana Garcia, Juliana Leao, and other attendees visiting the Guangdong Liwei exhibit booth.
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Attendees networked with top industry professionals, exchanging insights and ideas to navigate the upcoming year.
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Alexandre Quesada Pinheiro Chagas, Executive Director, SmartTox shares key developments expected in Latin American regulations during his presentation "LATAM Regulatory Changes: Preparing for 2024 and Beyond."
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Representatives ready to do business at the BSM/Jiangsu Youngan Chemical Co., Ltd. exhibit booth.
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Attendees exploring products, meeting with exhibitors, and developing new business opportunities during this dedicated time for meetings, networking, and business development in the exhibit hall.
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Aaron Xu (left) and Roger Zhao (right) at the Zhejiang XinNong Chemical Co., Ltd. exhibit booth.
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Attendees taking a break in the indoor park installation.
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Dr. Piyatida (Tung) Pukclai, Regional Sales & Regulatory Policy Manager (Asia-Pacific), knoell, kicks off day two of the AgriBusiness Global Trade Summit sessions as she delves into the intricacies of pesticide regulation in Southeast Asia.
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Attendees seizing the opportunity to forge meaningful connections with industry experts to pave the way for future collaborations.
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Jim DeLisi, President of Fanwood Chemical, Inc. explores important trade issues including the 2,4 D dumping, Harris versus Trump second term trade agendas, and the results of the 301-tariff review during his presentation, "Trade, Politics and Lawsuits: Issues Effecting Global Trade."
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Attendees diligently take notes and absorb valuable insights from industry experts during the panel discussions, gaining knowledge that will influence their strategies and decisions for the upcoming months.
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From left to right: Hiren Shah, Aimco Pesticides Ltd; Representative for Sandhya Group; Snehal Patel; and Aparna Deshpande Bhasin, Pesticides Manufacturers & Formulators Association of India (PMFAI) at the Sandhya Organic Chemical PVT LTD exhibit booth.
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Attendees visit the Tafirel exhibit booth to network and make new business connections.
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Daniel Luciano (right) and Jamie Richards (left) at the Aanika Insurance Services exhibit booth.
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Attendees visiting the Sichuan Leshan Fuhua Tongda Agro-chemical Technology Co., Ltd/Leshan Fuhua Tongda Trade Co., Ltd. exhibit booth.
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From left to right: Beatriz Damm, Agricultura Nacional; Martin Fueyo, Agricultura Nacional; and Luis Xavier Quijano, Agricultura Nacional connecting in the exhibit hall.
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CS Liew, Managing Director, Pacific Agriscience Pte. Ltd., concludes the 2024 Trade Summit sessions as he shares strategies and insights for achieving the best results in a merger and acquisition deal.
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Attendees making business deals with an exhibitor.
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Dennis Lu (left) and guest at the Shenzhen Baocheng Chemical Industry Co., LTD exhibit booth.
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From left to right: Jerry Lee, Sunny Lee, and Zhang Peng at the TrustChem Co. Ltd. exhibit booth.
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Attendees exchanged insights and ideas to strengthen their professional networks.
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Abhijit Bose, Chief Marketing Officer, Tagros Chemicals Pvt Ltd India networks with attendees after the afternoon panels.
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From left to right: Ada, Zhejiang Zhongshan Chemical Industry Group Co., Ltd.; Sadie Wang, Feidoodoo Cross-border E-Commerce (Jinan) Co., Lrd.; and Rebecca, Zhangye Dagong Pesticide Chemistry Co., Ltd. at the Zhejiang Zhongshan Chemical Industry Group Co., Ltd. exhibit booth.
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Tina Ma at the Maxunitech Inc. exhibit booth ready to make connections at the AgriBusiness Global Trade Summit 2024 on 8 August.
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We hope to see you at AgriBusiness Global Trade Summit 2025 on 5-6 August 2025 at Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, U.S.A. |