IPL Biologicals, Mitsui and Ag Smart Partner to Bring Next-Gen Biopesticides to the Philippines
AgriBusiness Global
2025.09.22
IPL Biologicals Ltd. (IPL), India, a global leader in agri-biologicals with the widest portfolio of biofertilizers and biopesticides, and MITSUI & CO. INDIA PVT. LTD (Mitsui India) has signed an Agreement for the registration, marketing, and distribution of certain bio-pesticide (microbial) products in the Philippines, with Mitsui India and Ag Smart Philippines. These biopesticides are the latest cutting-edge agri-input products that will replace the dangerous chemical pesticides.
The Agreement was signed at IPL Corporate office in Gurgaon on 29th July 2025. Mitsui India was represented by Mr. Takahiko Watanabe, Head of Chemicals Division, and IPL was represented by Mr. Harsh Vardhan Bhagchandka, President.
Mr. Harsh Vardhan Bhagchandka said, “This tri-partite Agreement brings together the technological strength of IPL with its large portfolio of agri-microbial products, the global marketing muscle of Mitsui group, and the well-established distribution network of Ag Smart in the Philippines.”
Mr. Takahiko Watanabe said, “We are very excited to be associated with IPL with its product excellence, and focus on futuristic products. This is the first step for a relationship with huge global potential.”
IPL Biologicals Ltd. (IPL), India, a global leader in agri-biologicals with the widest portfolio of biofertilizers and biopesticides, and MITSUI & CO. INDIA PVT. LTD (Mitsui India) has signed an Agreement for the registration, marketing, and distribution of certain bio-pesticide (microbial) products in the Philippines, with Mitsui India and Ag Smart Philippines. These biopesticides are the latest cutting-edge agri-input products that will replace the dangerous chemical pesticides.
The Agreement was signed at IPL Corporate office in Gurgaon on 29th July 2025. Mitsui India was represented by Mr. Takahiko Watanabe, Head of Chemicals Division, and IPL was represented by Mr. Harsh Vardhan Bhagchandka, President.
Mr. Harsh Vardhan Bhagchandka said, “This tri-partite Agreement brings together the technological strength of IPL with its large portfolio of agri-microbial products, the global marketing muscle of Mitsui group, and the well-established distribution network of Ag Smart in the Philippines.”
Mr. Takahiko Watanabe said, “We are very excited to be associated with IPL with its product excellence, and focus on futuristic products. This is the first step for a relationship with huge global potential.”
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