Singapore to host executive forum connecting global crop protection companies with manufacturing partners from India, China and beyond
09 June 2026, Singapore: The increasing need for resilient supply chains, cost-efficient manufacturing, and scalable production models will take center stage at the Global Pesticides JV & Toll Manufacturing Workshop 2026, scheduled for July 9-10 in Singapore.
Organized by Pacific Agriscience, the 1.5-day executive forum will bring together business owners, CEOs, manufacturing leaders, and senior commercial executives from across the global crop protection industry to explore strategic partnerships, toll manufacturing opportunities, and joint venture (JV) models in both chemical pesticides and biological crop protection products.
Building on the success of its 2019 edition, the workshop aims to address growing concerns around geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions, rising production costs, and manufacturing overcapacity that continue to reshape the global agrochemical and biosolutions sectors.
Manufacturing Strategy Becomes a Competitive Advantage
As global crop protection companies face mounting pressure to secure reliable production capacity while controlling costs, toll manufacturing and joint venture arrangements are increasingly becoming preferred business models.
According to the organizers, manufacturers and distributors are moving beyond traditional outsourcing relationships and are actively seeking long-term partnerships that can provide supply chain stability, faster market access, and reduced capital expenditure.
The workshop will specifically focus on connecting manufacturing companies in India, China, and other production hubs with global firms seeking dependable and scalable manufacturing capacity. Participants will have opportunities to evaluate manufacturing capabilities, formulation expertise, regulatory compliance standards, backward integration strengths, and innovation capabilities.
Strong Focus on India’s Manufacturing Capabilities
A significant portion of the conference agenda will highlight India’s growing role as a global manufacturing hub for crop protection products.
Industry leaders from major Indian companies, including Punjab Chemicals, Willowood, Meghmani Organics, and JU Agri Sciences, will present insights on India’s pesticide manufacturing ecosystem, toll manufacturing capabilities, formulation expertise, backward integration strategies, and opportunities for international joint ventures.
The event will also examine opportunities in biological crop protection manufacturing, an area gaining momentum as global agriculture increasingly adopts sustainable pest management solutions.
Global Experts to Share Industry Perspectives
The workshop will feature a lineup of international industry experts and business leaders representing companies and organizations from Europe, Asia, and North America.
The opening keynote address will be delivered by Laurent Martel, Director of InVivo Ag and board member of the French agricultural group, who will discuss the growing need for global manufacturing collaboration amid increasing market uncertainty.
Other notable speakers include Stephen Pearce, Chairman of Accumont, who will provide an overview of global biosolutions trends; Paul Brandeis of FMC, who will explain how crop protection companies select toll manufacturing partners; and Stephan Schnabel, third-generation owner of HELM AG, who will deliver the conference’s closing keynote.
Biologicals Sector Gains Strategic Attention
One of the workshop’s major themes will be the rapid evolution of the biologicals and biosolutions sector.
Industry experts will discuss manufacturing opportunities for microbial products, biostimulants, and other biological crop protection technologies. The conference will explore how toll manufacturing and joint venture models can help innovators commercialize new technologies more efficiently while reducing investment risks.
A dedicated breakout session will allow participants to choose between chemical pesticide and biologicals tracks, facilitating targeted discussions and partnership development.
Legal Frameworks and Cross-Border Collaboration
Another important focus area will be the use of Singapore-based legal structures to facilitate international joint ventures and manufacturing partnerships.
Sessions led by legal and corporate strategy experts will explore practical approaches to structuring cross-border collaborations, managing risks, and creating commercially viable manufacturing partnerships between companies operating in different jurisdictions.
Real-world case studies on contract manufacturing and joint ventures will provide participants with practical insights into successful partnership models already operating within the crop protection industry.
Executive-Level Networking Opportunities
Unlike technical conferences focused on product development or regulatory issues, the workshop is designed as a strategic business forum for senior decision-makers.
The event will provide opportunities for executives to engage directly with potential manufacturing partners, distributors, investors, and industry leaders through networking sessions, panel discussions, breakout meetings, and a gala dinner.
Organizers emphasize that the forum is intended to facilitate high-level business discussions and long-term strategic partnerships rather than operational or trading activities.
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