IFFCO-MC Marks 12th Foundation Day, Highlights Innovation and Farmer Welfare
IFFCO-MC marks 11 years of operations with continued focus on quality crop protection solutions, innovation and farmer-centric initiatives
09 September 2026, Gurugram: IFFCO-MC Crop Science Private Limited, the joint venture between Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) and Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan, has marked its 12th Foundation Day, reaffirming its commitment to innovation, quality crop protection solutions and farmer welfare.
The company has completed 11 years of operations in India, during which it has expanded its crop protection portfolio and strengthened its farmer outreach network. The Foundation Day celebrations brought together senior leadership and representatives from IFFCO and Mitsubishi Corporation to reflect on the company’s journey and its contribution to Indian agriculture.
Speaking on the occasion, Dileep Sanghani, Chairman, IFFCO and IFFCO-MC, said the company’s growth has remained closely linked to its objective of serving farmers and responding to the changing needs of Indian agriculture.
“Our 11-year journey has been shaped by one constant purpose, to serve Indian agriculture and create meaningful value for farmers. From our humble beginnings to building a strong portfolio and an extensive farmer network, IFFCO-MC has continued to grow with the changing needs of Indian agriculture. As we move forward, our focus will remain on bringing innovative, effective and sustainable solutions for the farming community.”
Expanding Crop Protection Portfolio
Over the past 11 years, IFFCO-MC has developed a portfolio covering insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, plant growth regulators and biological products. The company said its portfolio expansion is focused on providing farmers with quality crop protection solutions while supporting improved crop health, productivity and more sustainable agricultural practices.
IFFCO-MC has also established an extensive farmer-connect network through cooperative societies, channel partners, IFFCO Bazars, Farmer Service Centres and other touchpoints across India.
The company said the network enables it to maintain closer engagement with farmers, understand their evolving crop protection requirements and improve access to modern agricultural solutions.
Combining Global Expertise with Local Farmer Connect
IFFCO-MC’s partnership between IFFCO and Mitsubishi Corporation brings together IFFCO’s extensive presence among Indian farmers with Mitsubishi Corporation’s international business and technology capabilities.
Tokuda Takahiro, Vice Chairman, IFFCO-MC and Chairman, Mitsubishi Corporation, India, said collaboration and technology would play an increasingly important role in addressing the changing requirements of agriculture.
“Agriculture is evolving rapidly, and the solutions of tomorrow will require strong collaboration, technology and a deep understanding of farmers’ needs. Mitsubishi Corporation’s association with IFFCO-MC reflects our shared commitment to contributing to Indian agriculture. By bringing together global expertise with IFFCO’s strong farmer connect, we aim to create solutions that are relevant, accessible and impactful for Indian farmers.”
The company said its next phase of growth will continue to focus on developing and delivering innovative and effective crop protection solutions, while strengthening its engagement with farmers and supporting more sustainable agricultural practices.
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