MUMBAI, India, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

UBM India's 4th Annual CropWorld is scheduled to be held in Mumbai on the 16-17 July 2013. In tradition with the past three years rapport, this global platform will continue to bring together over 200+ key decision makers from the agrochemical, seed, agribusiness, bio-fertiliser and bio-pesticides industry, this year also. With the background of rising food security concerns in India, this gathering of industry professionals, government, non government organisations, farmer associations and research scientists will address key challenges in the agricultural industry in India.

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With the agrochemical industry expected double its current size to USD 5 billion by 2017, the prospects are looking bright for the crop protection industry. In light with the growing markets, Mr KR Venkatdri, COO, Rallis India will be speaking about how to increase profitability by optimising product mix for the domestic and international trends at this forum.

With increasing approvals for registrations, Indian agrochemical industry is looking at a newer pace of registrations. To further clarify the regulatory landscape Dr AV Dhuri, Vice President, Excel Crop Care would be discussing requirements to ensure smooth filing and test compliance of agrochemicals

Keeping pace with the global scenario, the crop production industry in India is booming with the total seed production to grow by 53% by 2013. Dr Arvind Kapur, CEO, Rasi Seeds will be providing insights on increasing crop yield through genetic modification and biotechnology to enhance food production at this conference.

Also in focus this year are the supply chain management, processing and irrigation management challenges of the crop industry.

Visit http://www.cropworld-india.com/pr for more information.

About UBM India: UBM India is a subsidiary of UBM plc, which is the second largest independent exhibition organiser in the world. It is the largest trade exhibition organiser in India, responsible for 26 exhibitions in different locations across the country. The company is also involved in the organisation of conference programmes throughout India and in the publications of trade journals and magazines. For further details please visit the UBM India website, http://www.ubmindia.in.

Contact: Shwetha Prabhu, conferences-india@ubm.com, +91(0)22-61727001

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