3rd World Grains Trade Summit

Food price fluctuations, population growth and concerns over global food security, have now made it crucial than ever to use agri-biotechnology and crop protection products to tackle future food demands and resource conservation.

According to the Global Crop Protection (Pesticides) Market report published by CompaniesandMarkets.com, global demand for crop protection has been on the rise, because of increasing demand for food, energy & feed and declining inventories. The report also cites concerns over piracy and counterfeit products as some of the key factors that will affect the industry in the near future.

In the Agri Biotech sector, worldwide debate over Genetically Modified crops has not stopped growth. Land under cultivation with GM crops has grown exponentially from a few million hectares in 1996 to 59 million hectares in 2003, to more than 80 million hectares in 2007, according to the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications. In Asia alone, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) grows the largest amount of GM soy crops, and Asia’s other population giant India have embraced GMO technology as a crucial plank in their development platform.

The Agri Biotech & Crop Protection Markets conference gathers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 16-17 November 2009 to analyze key trends in the global crop protection and agri-biotech industries and assess the latest in technology innovations & regulatory framework to support a sustainable agriculture industry.

Agri Biotech & Crop Protection Markets will also offer analysis on the key growth drivers and challenges for the industry in Asia. Sessions on the agenda include a comprehensive overview of the seed market, insights on the evolving role and latest developments in crop biotech, GM crops, patent reform and IPR issues, consumer acceptance of GM products (food producer perspectives) and latest standards for pesticide residues and food safety.

Some of the top agrochemical companies contributing at the event include:

• Syngenta, Excel Crop Care and Monsanto invited to share their insights and strategies
• SGS, expected to speak on Chinese corn and soya farmers’ perceptions & expectations from seed and crop protection technologies.

The conference also features updates from key regulatory agencies around the region on approaches and possible future changes in response to new technology.

Those seeking more information on participation, media partnership, sponsorship and/or exhibiting at the Agri Biotech & Crop Protection Markets can >>CLICK HERE<< & visit our enquiries/registration page. Alternatively, email Ms. Hafizah at hafizah@cmtsp.com.sg or call +65 6346 9218

Developments in the global animal feed industry, managing increasing volatility in raw materials prices & food safety issues are among the key topics addressed at the upcoming Global Feed Summit. This event is endorsed by the Indonesian Feedmills Association.

Poor harvests, protectionism and a variety of other factors are making their mark felt on the global feed industry.

In the Philippines, for example, Allaboutfeed.net reported that the government has decided to restore tariffs for feed wheat imports. The country has decided to restore a 7% tariff on feed wheat imports and extend a zero duty on imports of food wheat in July. In Vietnam, rising feed prices are putting farmers out of business according to Allaboutfeed.net.

Bloomberg (13/7/09) also reported on rising Global wheat prices, which are riding on speculation that U.S. farmers will withhold supplies after a slump in prices that began in early June. The same article attributed the rally in Corn prices on expectations that demand will improve from livestock producers.

In the mean time, in Kenya, the Nairobi Times (10/7/09) reported that local Animal feeds manufacturers are scouting for options as soya beans supply tightens in the global market, pushing up raw material costs. This follows poor harvests in India, and the decision by China to build its soya reserve to cushion its industries from an anticipated shortage.

The global feed industry also needs to contend with the European Union’s (EU) recently announced “zero-tolerance policy” for traces of unapproved genetically modified (GM) plants in imported feeds.

The Global Feed Summit in Bali on 9-10 November 2009 provides a platform for discussion, analysis and debate on the emerging trends shaping domestic and international feed markets covering supply, production and trade flows.

The Global Feed Summit will feature a panel of the world’s leading Feed Industry experts to address the uncertain economic climate, feedstock prices volatilities and other pressing issues, providing opportunities for buyers, sellers and end-users to receive up-to-the-minute market analysis and meet with government and industry representatives.

On the agenda, are key sessions that will cover:

• Feed industry market trends & challenges
• Feed raw materials outlook- price trends, alternative source of supply & consuming region
• Risk management & hedging issues
• Poultry, swine, dairy & aquaculture market updates.
• Update on feed mill investment in Asia, ME/Africa and Black Sea region
• Animal health & food safety
• Emerging innovative animal feed sources including algae.

Senior executives from leading organizations including Cobb-Vantress,Monsanto, US Grains Council, HSBC,Wadi Holdings SAE, Seales Ltd, PT Charoen Pokphand Indonesia, Indonesian Feedmills Association, Soon Soon Oilmills Sdn Bhd plus many more will be sharing their views at this event!

The Global Feed Summit is where the who’s who in the global feed industry will network, confer and form partnerships that can alter the course of the industry in the months to come.

The conference is set to attract a delegation of Top Management, Technology & Product Managers, Traders and Commodity Brokers from the Grains & Oilseeds Sector, Co-ops, Feed Producers, Millers, Formulators, Integrators, Compounders, ingredients & additives companies, Hatcheries & Farms, Animal breeding technology companies, Animal Husbandry Providers & Farm equipment, Financial institutions, Feed Associations, Livestock & Agriculture Ministries, Consultants, Shipping companies and many more.

If you are keen on participating as delegates, media partners, exhibitors and / or sponsors at the Global Feed Summit,  submit your registrations, enquiries and proposals >>HERE<< or contact Ms. Angelia at +65 6345 5701 or email her at angelia@cmtsp.com.sg.

We are now making these videos available for your viewing pleasure, so you can hear from these key executives on why World Grains Trade Summit should be a must-attend event for your 2010 calendar.

You will hear from key executives from top companies including Intertek, SGS, Standard Chartered Bank, LMC international, Buhler AG and many more.

Visit http://www.worldgrainstrade.com/intervWG09/ right away for immediate access!

World Grains Trade Summit Singapore, 17-18 February 2009

CMT’s World Grains Trade Summit was held on 17-18 Feb 2009 in Singapore’s Goodwood Park Hotel to mark the growing prominence of Asia in the world grains market. Attracting over 200 top decision makers shaping the world’s grains & oilseeds industries, World Grains Trade Summit was well received in the community.

Conference participants were paying close attention to the industry’s top executives, who shared frank views on key issues dominating the markets including the Credit crisis, lowered freight rates and low prices.

Providing the keynote address was Noble Group’s Global Head of Grains, Diego Barbero, who spoke on the future of Asia on the world grains market. He discussed the impact of the credit crunch, funds shortage and the global production of major grains crops including wheat, soybean and corn.

Sharing his view on the fall out of the credit crunch on the grains industry Barbero said, “Production of crops is being constrained by the lack of credit financing.” Barbero also noted “you cannot expect farmers to invest heavily when there is uncertainty about demand.”

However, Mr. Barbero acknowledged the pivotal role Asia will continue to play in the world grains market.

Last year’s fall in commodity prices was the biggest commodity price decline on record, but attendees at World Grains Trade Summit remained optimistic about prospects for growth, especially in Asia, as the region remains the world’s largest consumer of grains.

Delegates came from over 30 countries to hear from the industry’s top players including Noble Group, Toepfer, Bunge, Agrocorp, Olam, SGS, Monsanto, LMC International, Standard Chartered Bank and the newly reformed AWB Inc to name a few.

World Grains Trade Summit examined the fundamental factors reshaping the grains markets, and took a close look at where investment and innovation is succeeding and where critical gaps have emerged, and participants at the World Grains Trade summit found the event to be useful, relevant and enjoyable.

Calling a grains trading event in Singapore “long overdue” participants took maximum advantage of the 10 hours of networking opportunities, having their own meetings to form business connections and network with top executives from the leading and most influential grains businesses, research institutes and government agencies.

In fact, testimonials like “A good platform to enhance networking & be update with issues and prospects in the region”, “Interesting conference with a wide range of topics” or even “Great conference, I’ll be back next year” were echoed by almost all who attended this pioneering event.

The World Grains Trade Summit also received the support and sponsorship from some of the industry’s most influential organizations including SGS, Monsanto, Glencore Grain, Intertek Agri Services, Concordia Agri-trading & Nibulon Ltd.

World Grains Trade Summit organised by CMT-Centre for Management Technology is set to become Asia’s annual must-attend Grains industry event.

Watch this space for more updates on World Grains Trade Summit, and our special announcements for 2010’s 2nd World Grains Trade Summit.

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Gordon Davis is the Managing Director of AWB Ltd. Before joining AWB, Mr Davis was General Manager Australia and Asia for Orica Mining Services and other Orica group companies in the areas of fertilizer and chemical production.

Prior to joining Orica, he worked as a Policy Advisor to the Australian Federal Leader of the Opposition, specialising in the areas of environment, science, and resources. Mr Davis earned his MBA and Bachelor of Forest Science (Hons) from the University of Melbourne, and his Master of Agricultural Science from the University of Tasmania.

World Grains Trade 2009 Singapore Speaker
Day 1 – Tuesday, Feb 17
15:15  Australia’s Wheat Supply and Its Global Impact an Trade

World Grains Trade Summit is a critical global conference that guarantees in-depth coverage, insights and objectivity to provide clarity to your interests and investments in the grains & oilseeds markets. To find more about Grains World in Singapore from Feb 17 to 18, 2009, please visit http://www.worldgrainstrade.com