domestic and trade impacts of u.s. farm policy
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Domestic and Trade Impacts of U.S. Farm Policy. Rob Robinson NAFTA Business Transformation Lead Syngenta Seeds, Inc. Syngenta overview. Syngenta – a leading global agribusiness. Excellent complementary and leading product portfolio A leader in crop protection - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Domestic and Trade Impacts of U.S. Farm Policy
Rob RobinsonNAFTA Business Transformation LeadSyngenta Seeds, Inc.
Syngenta overview
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Excellent complementary and leading product portfolio– A leader in crop protection– Third in high-value commercial seeds–$8.05 Billion in sales
First class research and development resources– Investment of around $800m annually
Strong worldwide presence– Around 21,000 employees in over 90 countries
Rich pipeline of Crop Protection and Seeds products
Syngenta – a leading global agribusiness
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Syngenta businesses
Crop Protection
Seeds
Selective herbicides
Non-selective herbicides
Fungicides
Insecticides
Corn & Soybean
Diverse Field Crops
Vegetables
Flowers
Professional Products
Seed Care
Lawn & Garden
Home Care
Agriculture is Facing New Dynamics
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Bioethanol production from corn
US corn to ethanol %
Ethanol productiongallons bn
Source: USDA, ProExporter Network, Doane, Syngenta estimate
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Feed v. Food v. Fuel
10 million more corn acres in 2007
USDA cautions acreage must remain high in 2008 / 2009
Growers feel the effect
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Accelerated Productivity Gains are Essential….
Double Cross Hybrids
Single Cross Hybrids
Enhanced Breeding Process
GMs & Molecular Breeding
US corn yields – Source (USDA – ARS Statistics / ISU web site
Key genetic studies
US Corn Yield
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Modern Technology is the Key……
Breeding Gain
Marker and Native Trait Enabled
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GM Productivity Leveraging new tools to double the rate of gain
Marker trait associations
Marker assisted breeding
Identified gene function
Molecular breeding
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U.S. Agricultural Policy Must….
Be based on sound science
Strongly support publicly funded research
Be mindful of conservation measures
Ensure that U.S. growers have every available tool
Support public education regarding use of biotechnology in producing food
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Difficult to Separate U.S. Policy from Global Issues
U.S. Policy must lead
with outreach and technology assistance for trading partners
creation of a globally synchronized approval system for new technologies
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We must continue to support development of Bio-Fuels.. Reducing dependence on foreign oil is essential
Bio-Renewable energy is a sustainable, home grown alternative
Continue public funding of research in new methods
Encourage research in alternative crops for use in Bio-Fuel production
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Agriculture Must Meet the Challenge of New Market Dynamics
Bio-Fuels increasing demand
Accelerating productivity is essential
Modern technology is the key
U.S. agricultural policy and programs must support productivity acceleration through modern technology
Strong support for Bio-Fuels maintained