06/01/14: Event: 4th International Grains Conference

 Plowing the field the traditional way,
Manthralaya, India (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Last year, India saw a general rebound in farm production; yet extended southwest monsoons have shaken the country's crop yields. 

In light of this, marketing company Assocom-India have organised its 4th international conference, a meeting that will look at the country's farm sector and grain markets. 

What will the 4th International Grains Conference include? 

- What are the implications for the country's farm sector in general and grains market in particular?

- What is the future of Futures Trading in India?

- Will the extant suspension of derivatives trade in some agricommodities be lifted?

- Will foreign direct investment in organized retail revolutionise the domestic food marker?

- How will currency dynamics impact India's imports of edible oil and pulses in particular?

These and many more related questions will be debated with tremendous insight by renowned experts at the 4th National Grains Convention. A strong lineup of local and international speakers will share their expertise and discuss the year ahead.

The conference will also include a 'Price Outlook' session where experts will come up with price forecasts for a range of agri-commodities including wheat, pulses, oilseeds and sugar.

Who is the conference for? 
 - Government policymakers

 - Public sector undertakings

 - Corporate trading houses,

 - Grain processors

 - Trade agents

 - Investors

 - Service providers including commercial banks, logistics firms, technologists, surveyors etc are expected at the conference.

When/where is the conference?

The conference will take place from 10-11 February 2014 at the India International Centre, New Delhi, India.

For more information and to register, visit Assocom India's website here.