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  11 March 2010
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CropLife International is a global federation representing the plant science industry and a network of regional and national associations in 91 countries. Our company members include BASF, Bayer CropScience, Dow AgroSciences, DuPont, FMC, Monsanto, Sumitomo and Syngenta. These companies are committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology in the areas of crop protection, non-agricultural pest control, seeds and plant biotechnology.

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News release - 5 March 2010

CropLife Welcomes Discussion at FAO Conference to Enable Farmer Access to Agricultural Biotechnologies

Statement on Phillips McDougal R&D study

Crop protection Research and Development set to increase ahead of inflation through 2012 to $3bn

Phillips McDougal study on R&D expenditure

The Cost of New Agrochemical Product Discovery, Development and Registration in 1995, 2000 and 2005-8. Research and Development expenditure in 2007 and expectations for 2012

News release - 23 February 2010

Worldwide Adoption of Biotech Crops Continues to Increase - Public-private partnerships will be key to helping resource-poor farmers grow more abundant and nutritious food

News release - 15 January 2010

Rising acceptance of biotech crops supports International Year of Biodiversity

News release - 19 December 2009

CropLife Salutes Global Progress on Climate Research for Agriculture

CropLife launches large-scale training project in Andhra Pradesh, India, 21 January 2010.

The project will train farmers in the safe handling and responsible use of crop protection products, including their secure storage. The aim is to maximise benefits of using crop protection products, reduce unnecessary use and mis-use, and minimise any risks from their use.

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FAO Private sector consultation - Milan, 12-13 November 2009

To view Howard Minigh's statement on 'Engaging private sector on food security issues' at the FAO private sector consultation, please click below.

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CropLife’s New Media Campaign Celebrates Farmers on World Food Day

CropLife International has launched an exciting new social media campaign that consists of a new standalone educational Web site, which provides information about how the advancements in the plant sciences can address food security, building societies, healthier plants and sustainable agriculture.

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Farming First News Release - 16 October 2009

Smallholders need access to technology and knowledge - On the occasion of World Food Day, a group of international agricultural organizations, is calling on policy makers to support farmers worldwide and invest in sustainable agricultural technologies and knowledge.

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BCPC supports drive to new crop protection research - but is £13m enough?

In order to help the agricultural supply chain meet the challenges of increasing crop productivity and reducing environmental impact, the Technology Strategy Board has announced the launch of a £13m R&D funding initiative.

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