FAI ANNUAL SEMINAR 2024

4 – 6 December 2024, Hotel Andaz Delhi, Aerocity, New Delhi, India

SUSTAINABLE FERTILIZER AND AGRICULTURE

¨ From the Chairman’s Desk
Dear Friends,
Fertilizer and agriculture sectors are important for economic development and
food security of any country. Use of fertilizers has played and will continue
to play a key role in enhancing agricultural production. In the recent past,
wide fluctuations in commodity and food grain prices have been seen in the
international market. Further, climate change has emerged as a big challenge
for economies of the world. These factors are severely affecting the livelihood,
food grain production, environment and industry. Sustainable growth in fertilizer
and agriculture assumes paramount importance to meet the growing need of
food for the burgeoning population of the world. This calls for deliberations
in the entire value chains of fertilizers related to production, import, logistics
and use aligning with agricultural production by minimizing adverse effect to
environment, and conservation of natural resources for efficient and sustainable
growth of both the sectors.
Indian fertilizer industry has come a long way to make fertilizers available to the
farmers across the country, supported by a stable policy regime and rapid strides made in fertilizer and weather
monitoring systems. Fertilizer plants are among the best in the world with respect to capacity utilization,
energy efficiency, water conservation, responsible waste management, control of air emissions, community
development, intellectual and human development and others. Government of India has been laying a lot
of emphasis on promoting alternative fertilizers – particularly organic fertilizers, nano fertilizers and fertilizers
with high nutrient use efficiency – with an aim to improve soil organic carbon, usher in balanced fertilisation
and reduce the subsidy burden on the state’s exchequer. Fertilizer companies are working in tandem with
the Government to achieve sustainable growth for the industry and ensure stability in farm produce.
This year’s FAI Seminar, which is 60th in the series with the theme of Sustainable Fertilizer and Agriculture,
will provide an opportunity to take stock of the various areas related to sustainable production, logistics,
marketing and use of fertilizers for supporting agricultural growth. Further, appropriate policy interventions
for sustainability of the sectors will also be there.
The Seminar is scheduled during 4-6 December, 2024 at Hotel Andaz Delhi, Aerocity, New Delhi. As in past,
we hope that all concerned will respond with enthusiasm by sponsoring large number of delegates to make
this unique fertilizer sector event successful.
With Warm regards,

N. Suresh Krishnan
Chairman
FAI ANNUAL SEMINAR 2024
Sustainable Fertilizer and Agriculture
¨ Sustainable Fertilizer and Agriculture
Over the years, India has seen significant progress in the production of different varieties of crops grown
in India, although year-on-year variations do exist in production of crops in the country. Agriculture has
been witnessing challenges of climate change, deterioration of soil health, depletion of natural and water
resources, fragmentation of land holdings, decline in organic carbon, low nutrient use efficiency due to
imbalance in use of nutrients, etc. However, sustainable growth in agriculture production is necessary
to meet the growing need of food, feed, fibre and fuel for the burgeoning population of the country.
Towards this, adoption of climate-smart agriculture, precision agriculture AI/machine learning solutions
and balanced applications of fertilizers/new products is necessary.

Use of fertilizers is inter-linked to agriculture production as they provide nutrients/food to the plants.
India is heavily dependent on imports for raw materials/ intermediates/ feedstock to produce fertilizers.
As an industry collective, we have to put in sincere efforts to reduce our import dependence. Ensuring
sustainability in existing NH3-urea and complex fertilizer plants will be of prime importance. Feasibility of
use of renewable energy in fertilizer production needs to be explored. Necessity of policy reforms in the
sector is also desirable to align the goals of sustainable development. Understanding of global fertilizer
market/prices and future outlook play an important role in strategic import planning for the country.

The prospects of digital marketing and innovative strategies in the marketing of agri-inputs are to be
understood. India has taken a lead in production and use of nano technology based fertilizers which
supplement nutrient requirement of crops.

It is in this context that this year’s Seminar is devoted to the theme Sustainable Fertilizer and Agriculture.
The experiences of the experts from world/India will be useful for devising strategies for sustainable
growth in fertilizer and agriculture sectors.

4-6 December 2024

New Delhi, India
¨ About FAI
The Fertiliser Association of India is a non-profit and non-trading organization representing mainly
the fertilizer manufacturers, distributors, importers, equipment manufacturers, research institutes and
suppliers of inputs. The Association was established in 1955 with the objective of bringing together
all concerned with the production, marketing and use of fertilizers with a view to:

• Assist the industry in improving its operational efficiency;

• Find solutions to the problems faced by the fertilizer industry and agriculture;

• Promote balanced and efficient use of fertilizers;

• Encourage use of more and better plant foods and

• Promote consideration and discussion of all issues that contribute to sound agricultural
practices.

FAI is represented on important government committees/panels related to fertilizer and agriculture.

The Association cooperates actively with the Government of India on all issues related to fertilizer
sector and acts as an interface between the Industry and the Government by maintaining close
contacts and rapport.

The Indian fertilizer industry is highly complex and technology driven consisting of plants with
varying capacity, technology, vintage and product range. With nearly 700 members comprising
Active, Associate, Overseas Associate and Technical and Professional, FAI provides the necessary
support for meeting the challenges facing the Industry.

FAI ANNUAL SEMINAR 2024

Sustainable Fertilizer and Agriculture
¨ Programme
December 4, 2024 0930-1700 hrs. : Registration
1100-1700 hrs. : Exhibition
Wednesday

1430-1600 hrs. : Inauguration, Distribution of Awards and Release of FAI Publications

1600 hrs. : High Tea
1900-2200 hrs. : Cultural Programme, Cocktails and Dinner

0915-1300 hrs. SESSION I: SECTOR OUTLOOK

0900-1700 hrs. : Registration
Thursday, December 5, 2024

• Reforms in Indian Fertilizer Sector

0900-1700 hrs. : Exhibition

• Global Fertilizer Market and Future Prospects

• Global Fertilizer Prices and Outlook
1400-1700 hrs. SESSION II: DIGITAL AGRICULTURE
• Innovations in Fertilizers
• Harnessing Data & Agtech for Integrated Crop Nutrition
• Digitization of Indian Agriculture
• Biofertilizers & Organic Fertilizers for Sustainable Farming

0900-1300 hrs. SESSION III: SUSTAINABILITY IN FERTILIZER PRODUCTION

• Green Ammonia: Opportunities and Challenges
0900-1200 hrs. : Registration

• Commissioning & Operating Experience of New Ammonia-Urea Plants

Friday, December 6, 2024

0900-1700 hrs. : Exhibition

• Energy Improvement Project of Ammonia Plant

• Hyper-U: A Novel High-Efficiency Hybrid-Stripping Process
• Efficient Production of Phosphoric Acid Using Low-Grade Phosphate Rock
• Sustainable Solutions for Acid and Complex Fertilizer Plants
1400-1600 hrs. SESSION IV: INNOVATIVE MARKETING STRATEGY
• Fertilizer Marketing Strategy under Changing Environment
• Nano Fertilizer – The Way Forward
• Agri-input Digital Marketing – Prospects and Challenges
1600 hrs. : Valedictory Session
4-6 December 2024
New Delhi, India
¨ Registration Branch code : 1484
IFSC code : CNRB0001484
Seminar Fee MICR code : 110015015
• FAI Members: ` 18,000 per delegate plus 18% GST FAI - GSTIN : 07AAACT0097M1Z3
· FAI Non-members: ` 29,000 per delegate plus 18% FAI - PAN No. : AAACT0097M
GST
Duly filled registration form should be sent to:
Seminar Fee includes :
Secretary
· Seminar Kit with Pre-prints of Seminar Papers
The Fertiliser Association of India
· High Tea, Cultural Programme, Cocktails and
FAI House, 10 Shaheed Jit Singh Marg
Dinner on December 4, 2024 (Wednesday)
New Delhi – 110067
· Working lunches and pre & post lunch – tea/coffee
Tel: +91-11- 46005204/46005233/ 46005236 /46005209
on December 5-6, 2024 (Thursday & Friday)
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Procedure of Registration & Payment
I. Online Registration On the Spot Registration
For registering online, please visit FAI website It can be done by payment of Cash or Demand Draft
www.faidelhi.org or Credit Card only at the venue of the Seminar.
II. Registration Form
Nominations in the attached registration form, along
Change in Names
with the proof of payment of registration fee should
be mailed to The Fertiliser Association of India, New Change in names of delegates can be made up to
Delhi. 22nd November, 2024. Only the names of delegates
registered up to this date will appear in the delegates
Payment Options list.
Payments can be made by either of the following
modes:
Cancellation
• Bankers’ cheque/demand draft payable at New
Delhi in favour of ‘The Fertiliser Association of Cancellation of registration can be made only up to
India’. 22nd November, 2024. For cancellation beyond this
• Through NEFT / RTGS under intimation to FAI as date, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded
per the details given below: after deducting the GST paid to the Government of
Saving Bank A/c No. : 1484101006029 India. For this, refund requests received up to first
Bank Name and Address : CANARA BANK week of January, 2025 will be entertained.
Jit Singh Marg,
New Delhi – 110 067

FAI ANNUAL SEMINAR 2024

Sustainable Fertilizer and Agriculture
¨ Sponsorship Opportunity limited in number, the same will be booked on first
come first serve basis with payment. Allotment will
Sponsorship can be availed on priority payment be on draw basis. The payment can also be made
basis. For the same, the sponsors can contact as per payment options given on previous page.
Secretary ([email protected]).
For booking and more information:
Email : [email protected]
Tel : +91-11-46005210
¨ Exhibition Any modification or alteration in the design of the
For display of the literature, products and services stall(s) will not be permitted.
during December 4-6, 2024, stall(s) (3 m x 2 m)
would be available. Address and Contact Details of Hotel
The charge for each stall is as under: Andaz Delhi
Asset No. 1, Aerocity
FAI Member companies Non-member companies New Delhi - 110037, India
` 1,70,000 plus 18% GST ` 1,90,000 plus 18% GST Contact No. : +91 11 49031234

Stall(s) will be made available on all the three days For reservation of room, please click on the
of the seminar. Two persons will be allowed to link given in our FAI website under Seminar
represent each stall and they will be extended all information.
facilities as to regular delegates. Since the stalls are

4-6 December 2024

New Delhi, India
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Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsor

The Fertiliser Association of India

FAI House, 10 Shaheed Jit Singh Marg, New Delhi – 110 067
CIN : U85300DL1955NPL002999
Phone: +91-11-46005200/46005204/46005233/46005236/46005209
Email : [email protected] / [email protected] Website : www.faidelhi.org
FAI ANNUAL SEMINAR 2024 Registration Form
Secretary
The Fertiliser Association of India
FAI House, 10 Shaheed Jit Singh Marg
New Delhi – 110 067

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the registration fee for the Seminar (` 18,000+18% GST per participant for FAI members and ` 29,000+18%
GST per participant for FAI non-members)
Payment Option through NEFT/RTGS:
Saving Bank Account No.: 1484101006029, Canara Bank, Jit Singh Marg, New Delhi - 110 067
IFSC Code: CNRB0001484, Branch Code : 1484, MICR Code: 110015015
FAI - GSTIN : 07AAACT0097M1Z3 and FAI - PAN No. : AAACT0097M
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Please use separate sheet, if more participants are sponsored. Please make a Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque
payable at, New Delhi in favour of ‘The Fertiliser Association of India’ and send it along with this form. Through
NEFT/RTGS under intimation to FAI as per the details given above.