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“At the concluding session of the 60th Annual Meet of the International Grains Council at London, Executive Director, IGC Mr. arnaud Petit released the event brochure of GrainsWorld Congress 2024, New Delhi, 18-19 December, marking the formal announcement of the event. IGC, Global Grains and Pulses Council and several other global bodies are the supporting partners of the event, organised by ICFA and sponsored by the Department of Commerce, GoI”
“Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture signed a comprehensive MoU with the International Grains Council in London at its 66th AGM, attended by senior officials of the member countries. India is represented by the Joint Secretary of Food, Ms. Anita Karn & ED of the Food Corporation, Ms. Vanita Sharma. The MoU was signed by Mr. Arnaud Petit, ED of IGC, & Dr. MJ Khan, Chairman of ICFA, following approval from the member countries.”
“ICFA announced hosting GrainsWorld2024 in New Delhi, 18-19 December, with #IGC, and invited member countries' participation. ICFA had earlier launched the Grains and Pulses Council on April 12 in New Delhi and the India Global Millets Forum on June 2.”
“We are thrilled to share that the curtain raiser for GrainsWorld 2024, our highly anticipated conference and expo, was recently held at 15th Agriculture Leadership Conclave 2024 in New Delhi.”
“This event, set to take place in November, is poised to be a landmark gathering for the global agriculture community.”
“The curtain raiser was graced by distinguished leaders and luminaries, including:-Sh. Nitin Gadkari, Hon'ble Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Sh. Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Hon'ble Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, Sh. Eknath Shinde, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Sh. Dhananjay Munde, Hon'ble Agriculture Minister of Maharashtra, Hon’ble Mr. Justice P. Sathasivam, Former Chief Justice of India, Former Governor of Kerala, Dr. MJ Khan, President, Agriculture Today Group and Chairman, ICFA, Mr. Deepak Pareek, Co-Founder, Global Grains and Pulses Council - GGPC”
The Grains World Conference 2024, set to be held 18-19 December 2024 | Eros Hotel, Nehru Place, New Delhi, is an important global agro event, attracting key industry figures to discuss the future of cereals, pulses, grains and millets. These discussions are critical, as grains are fundamental to food security worldwide. The conference aims to address the myriad challenges impacting the grain production and trade, focusing on sustainable solutions to ensure global access to nutritious food.
Participants will include policymakers, industry leaders, traders, and representatives from international organizations, who will engage in discussions on topics ranging from global demand and supply chains to trade regulations and sustainability initiatives. These dialogues are crucial for shaping future strategies and regulatory frameworks, aiming to create a more stable and sustainable grains trade and market worldwide. The conference will also prioritize sustainability, reflecting the industry’s shift towards more eco-friendly practices. Workshops and technical presentations will highlight sustainable agricultural techniques and innovative solutions for reducing the carbon footprint of grains production. These efforts are aligned with global objectives to mitigate climate change and ensure environmental sustainability in the agriculture sector. Market analysis sessions will offer critical insights into global trends, providing stakeholders with the information needed to navigate the industry’s complexities. The discussions will likely address the impact of geopolitical events on grains trade, effects of climate change on production, and the implications of new trade agreements. These sessions are designed to facilitate strategic planning and decision-making, helping stakeholders to anticipate and respond to market changes effectively.
Registration
Inaugural Ceremony
Networking Coffee/Tea
Panel Discussion on Global Pulses Outlook, Trends, and Challenges
Panel Discussion on Policies and Regulations
Panel Discussion on Trade and Market Development
Networking Lunch
Panel Discussion on Global Wheat and Rice Outlook, Trends, and Challenges
Panel Discussion on Global Maize and Millet Outlook, Trends, and Challenges
Panel Discussion on Digital Technologies in Agriculture
Networking Coffee/Tea
Grains World CEO's Round Table on Policy and Trade
Presentation of GrainsWorld Awards 2024
Networking Dinner
09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Registration
Panel Discussion on Global Oilseeds Outlook, Trends, and Challenges
Panel Discussion on Global Trends in Food Processing Technologies
Networking Coffee/Tea
Panel Discussion on Grains Logistics and Storage
Panel Discussion on Sustainability, Finance and Innovation in Agriculture Value Chains
Panel Discussion on Impact of Climate Change on Food Systems
Networking Lunch
Panel Discussion on Global Veg. Oils Outlook, Trends, and Challenges
Panel Discussion on Bio-Technology in Agriculture
Concluding Session and Way Forward
Networking Coffee/Tea
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
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Registration
09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Inaugural Ceremony
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Networking Coffee/Tea
11:00AM- 11:30 AM
Panel Discussion on Global Pulses Outlook, Trends, and Challenges
11:30 AM - 12:15 AM
Panel Discussion on Policies and Regulations
12:15 AM - 1:00 PM
Panel Discussion on Trade and Market Development
01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Networking Lunch
01:45 PM - 02:30 PM
Panel Discussion on Global Wheat and Rice Outlook, Trends, and Challenges
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Panel Discussion on Global Maize and Millet Outlook, Trends, and Challenges
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Panel Discussion on Digital Technologies in Agriculture
04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Networking Coffee/Tea
05:30 PM - 05:45 PM
Grains World CEO's Round Table on Policy and Trade
05:45 PM- 06:30 PM
Presentation of GrainsWorld Awards 2024
06:30 - 7:00 PM
Networking Dinner
07:30 PM Onwards
Registration
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Panel Discussion on Global Oilseeds Outlook, Trends, and Challenges
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Panel Discussion on Global Trends in Food Processing Technologies
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Networking Coffee/Tea
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Panel Discussion on Grains Logistics and Storage
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Panel Discussion on Sustainability, Finance and Innovation in Agriculture Value Chains
12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Panel Discussion on Impact of Climate Change on Food Systems
12:15 PM - 01:45 PM
Networking Lunch
01:45 PM - 02:30 PM
Panel Discussion on Global Veg. Oils Outlook, Trends, and Challenges
02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Panel Discussion on Bio-Technology in Agriculture
03:15 PM - 04:00 PM
Concluding Session and Way Forward
04:45 PM - 05:15 PM
Networking Coffee/Tea
05:15 PM Onwards
GrainsWorld Congress 2024 targets a diverse audience, encompassing all key stakeholders across various sectors of the grains industry
By bringing together such a diverse group, the conference aims to foster comprehensive dialogue, collaborations, and action to address the multifaceted challenges facing the grains industry.
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Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture is the apex body in India, working on business, policy and development agenda and serving as global platform for trade facilitation, partnerships, technology and agribusiness services. A proactive approach helps ICFA in discerning critical challenges emerging in Indian agriculture along with creating opportunities for development, value addition and international trade to accelerate growth in food and agriculture sector globally.
With its 27 industry Working Groups and sector specific Business Councils, ICFA represents the interests of key stakeholders at the national level and through its international platforms and partnerships, ICFA facilitates India’s global engagement in the food and agriculture sector. ICFA as the Patron of Global Council for Grains and Pulses (GCGP), works on the larger grains and pulses global business agenda. This initiative aims to address the critical needs of the grains and pulses market, ensuring food security and enhancing global agro trade.
The Global Grains and Pulses Council envisions a future where the greater policy support for production, business and trade helps the sector unleash its potential. Our vision is centred on sustainability, innovation, and productivity, striving to ensure that climate risks to agriculture are minimised and global food and nutrition security ensured while upholding the highest standards of environmental stewardship and innovation. Our mission is to facilitate smooth trade of grains and pulses worldwide by addressing policy, trade, technology, and regulatory issues, fostering an ecosystem conducive to innovation and international trade. And, to champion the growth and partnerships in grains and pulses sector. Through advocacy, innovation, and collaboration, the Council is dedicated to realizing its vision by focusing on its core strategic objectives.
The International Grains Council (IGC) is an intergovernmental organisation that seeks to 1. Further international cooperation in grains trade 2. Promote expansion, openness and fairness in the grains sector and 3. Contribute to grain market stability and to enhance world food security. These objectives are sought by improving market transparency through information-sharing, analysis and consultation on market and policy developments. Grains, rice and oilseeds market conditions are monitored on a daily basis, through circulation of daily reports and maintaining web-based information services, and the Council formally exchanges information at Market Conditions Committee meetings and Council sessions. The annual IGC Grains Conference is a public forum for discussion, and an opportunity to bring international buyers and sellers, industry representatives and policymakers together.