Crop Science Forum & Awards 2020

Award categories

Being shortlisted and winning a much-coveted award is a stamp of approval for creativity and innovation within companies ranging from start-ups to conglomerates.

The Awards are open to any crop protection and production company, of any size, operating around the world and the individuals working for them, as well as companies that supply to the industry. There is no charge to enter.

We expect applications not to exceed 1,000 words. Every application must be accompanied by a 100-word summary, which is the information shared publicly if the application gets shortlisted. We maintain the confidentiality of all applications. Anything that you do not wish to be shared publicly should not be mentioned in the summary.

• Best R&D Pipeline
• Best Formulation Innovation
• Best New Biological Product
• Best New Crop Protection Product or Trait
• Best Innovation in Digital Farming Technology
• Best Stewardship Programme
• Best Public Outreach Programme
• Best Marketing Campaign
• Best Company from an Emerging Region
• Best Supplier
• Best Supporting Role
• Lifetime Achievement
• Best Industry Collaboration

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For any enquiries regarding entries, write to Sanjiv Rana at sanjiv.rana@ihsmarkit.com.

Crop Science Forum

November 4th, 2020 (2pm – 6:30pm GMT/UK time)

The Forum has become a key event for anyone within the industry to gain insights into the latest market developments, the state of the industry and trends driving the future of the industry. Leaders from the market will be invited to join our in-house experts for discussion and debate.

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Market developments shaping Agribusiness in 2020 and beyond

Presentations by industry leaders and IHS Markit experts from Phillips McDougall, Agrow and Agribusiness Consulting giving a macro-economic backdrop, global farming outlook, factors impacting crop protection and seed markets across trade, regulation and technology.

Topics covered will include:

• Covid-19 disruption in markets and steps taken by companies to mitigate impact
• How to mitigate Covid-19/weather-related risks for companies and farmers
• Factors impacting sowing patterns and agricultural commodity prices
• New technologies/shifts in R&D trends within the industry and impact on market
• Market outlook for 2021 and beyond

Confirmed speakers

• Mike Hollands (Head Global Supply & HSEQ, Syngenta Crop Protection)
• Jonathan Shoham (Phillips McDougall, IHS Markit)
• Tom Scott (Agribusiness Consulting, IHS Markit)

The role of crop protection in sustainability

Presentations will cover topics such as:

• Main drivers spurring companies towards sustainable agriculture
• What are leading companies doing in making agriculture more sustainable?
• Is sustainability a valid business proposition for crop protection?
• Can conventional crop protection be sustainable?

Confirmed speakers

• Mark Douglas (President and CEO, FMC)
• Wendy Srnic (Global Leader—Integrated Field Science, R&D, Corteva Agriscience)
• Klaus Kunz (Head of Sustainability and Business Stewardship, Bayer Crop Science)

Digital agriculture: from concept to reality

Presentations will cover topics such as:

• What are the principal drivers for adoption, from regulatory pressure to sustainability and industry consolidation?
• How quickly does the benefit translate into a return on investment, and what does a realistic business model look like?
• What are the knock on effects for the rest of industry, including agrochemical manufacturers?
• A case study on a digital ecosystem involving farmers and suppliers developed by the Russian Agricultural Bank

Confirmed speakers

• Andree Georg Girg (Global Head Commercial Operations Digital Farming, BASF)
• Peter Steiner (Manager, Agronomic Risk Mitigation, Syngenta)
• Daria Ovsyannikova (Executive Director, Russian Agricultural Bank)

Presentation of Awards

Analysis of trends emerging from Award winners and shortlisted applications
An analysis by IHS Markit and industry experts as well as some winners of the trends emerging from some of the shortlisted and winning applications.

Judging panel

The judging panel of twelve judges consists of industry experts with a variety of experience to be able to select the best from among the applicants.

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Sponsorships

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to partner with us as a sponsor, ensuring your organization’s brand is part of this global platform showcasing industry achievements.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Ben Watkins at ben.watkins@ihsmarkit.com.

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