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Domestic and Trade Impacts of U.S. Farm Policy

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

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Domestic and Trade Impacts of U.S. Farm Policy

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  1. Domestic and Trade Impacts of U.S. Farm Policy Rob RobinsonNAFTA Business Transformation LeadSyngenta Seeds, Inc.

  2. Syngenta overview

  3. Syngenta – a leading global agribusiness • 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

  4. Syngenta businesses Professional Products Seeds Crop Protection Corn & Soybean Diverse Field Crops Vegetables Flowers Selective herbicides Non-selective herbicides Fungicides Insecticides Seed Care Lawn & Garden Home Care

  5. Agriculture is Facing New Dynamics

  6. Bioethanol production from corn US corn to ethanol % Ethanol production gallons bn Source: USDA, ProExporter Network, Doane, Syngenta estimate

  7. 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

  8. Accelerated Productivity Gains are Essential…. US Corn Yield GMs & Molecular Breeding Enhanced Breeding Process Single Cross Hybrids Double Cross Hybrids Key genetic studies US corn yields – Source (USDA – ARS Statistics / ISU web site

  9. Marker and Native Trait Enabled gains GM Productivity Modern Technology is the Key…… • Leveraging new tools to double the rate of gain • Marker trait associations • Marker assisted breeding • Identified gene function • Molecular breeding Breeding Gain

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

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