In recent years, the world market for plant protection products (PPP) has been burgeoning, as production and consumption of pesticides constantly grow due to their intrinsic value for national economies. The use of various chemical substances (incl. pesticides) is indispensable for achieving superior crops in today’s farming communities.

The key issue of the global PPP market in general and Asian PPP market in particular is that they are tarnished by large quantities of fake and counterfeit products. Supplied to developing countries, low-quality pesticides (their amount totals $900 million) do not conform to internationally acknowledged quality standards and pose significant risk to health and environment.

Multiple studies confirm that pesticides, when properly applied, do not harm crops quality. However, the use of outdated pesticides, inaccurate dosages and violation of introduction schedules may adversely affect both crops yields and their value. Since pesticides are indispensable, the issue may only be tackled by improving usage techniques, optimization of dosages and constant control over product quality.

Today’s pesticide market members need unimpeded exchange with information and coordination of their efforts in order to more effectively manage the industry. The ‘Pesticides: Asian Markets 2009’ Conference will provide you with a genuine opportunity to learn more about PPP market trends, make new business connections (and sustain the existing ones), as well as address current industry issues.

The Conference will attract managers of pesticide/fertilizer manufacturing and trading companies, scientists and government officials.