A credit card size leaflet outlining CropLife's Vision, Mission and Values. The leaflet explains how CropLife wishes others to understand its role and the focus of its work as well as the values that shape its approach.

A leaflet providing a brief introduction to CropLife International and its areas of activities

This study presents the results of a survey of the leading crop protection companies designed to determine the expenditure necessary for the discovery and development of a new crop protection product in 1995, 2000 and in the 2005 to 2008 period, the number of new molecules that have to be synthesised and tested to lead to the discovery of a new product, and the average time between initial product synthesis and product launch

Affordable, high quality food and a greener economy – these are goals we all share. To do its part, plant science offers ways to improve and protect crop yields in a sustainable manner. Plus, plant science helps grow much more than food. Crops can be the ultimate renewable resource for fibre, fuel and bioproducts.

1.7 billion more mouths to feed by 2030; the ratio of arable land to population declining by 40-55%; 1.8 billion people living with absolute water scarcity by 2025. These are a few of the key factors affecting the future of agriculture.

Stewardship is often described as the life-cycle approach to product management. It is the ethical way to manage crop protection and biotechnology products from their discovery and development, to their use and final disposal or discontinuation. CropLife International is committed to promoting effective stewardship
in and away from the field, and believes that the appropriate management and use of our products helps underpin sustainable agriculture, and safeguards the environment and public health

Agriculture is beautiful green fields; agriculture is bountiful vegetables; agriculture is ripe fruit – and agriculture is much more. It touches every aspect of daily life from the sheets on your bed, to your morning coffee, to the fibre-board panels in your car door. It is the meal on your table, the clothes on your back and the paint on your walls.

The world’s farmers are challenged with growing abundant, safe and nutritious food for an increasing global population in the face of changing climate and pest pressures. To enable them to continue to produce food sustainably, they need to have broad access to appropriate innovations, as well as the knowledge and skills to make these new tools valuable on the farm.

Applying the Farming First principles to mitigate and adapt to climate change

Addressing the common need for food, feed, fibre and fuel requires a global action plan to increase agricultural output in an environmentally-sustainable, economically-feasible, socially-responsible manner

In today’s world farmers are increasingly being asked to produce food, feed, fuel and fibre in a sustainable and cost effective way.

Globally we are faced with a clear choice: provide farmers with the tools to produce more using fewer natural resources or face a situation where the demand outweighs the supply and the resulting consequences that brings with it regarding increased prices, food shortages and environmental damage.

Agriculture will face some of its most daunting challenges in the next 20 years. By 2030, there will be another 1.7 billion more mouths to feed. It is predicted more than 1.8 billion people will be living with absolute water scarcity, the demand for meat, fruit and vegetables will escalate, while the ratio of arable land to population will continue to decline. Addressing these issues is the challenge we all share.

1.7 billion more mouths to feed by 2030; the ratio of arable land to population declining by 40-55%; 1.8 billion people living with absolute water scarcity by 2025. These are a few of the key factors affecting the future of agriculture

An overview of CropLife International's activities from 2006-2007

An overview of CropLife International's activities from 2005-2006

An overview of CropLife International's activities from 2004-2005

An overview of CropLife International's activities from 2003-2004

An overview of CropLife International's activities from 2002-2003

An overview of CropLife International's activities from 2001-2002

Agrochemical Industry Research and Development Expenditure report produced by Phillips McDougall for CropLife International

This publication covers all aspects of crop protection product stewardship, from research and development to safe use, through to removal of obsolete stocks. The report represents another step in the process of developing practical indicators to help measure the impact of stewardship programmes and improve their efficiency

To support in-field training programmes for farmers, trainers and other agricultural workers using crop protection products, these guidelines bring together advice and recommendations in a simplified form.

These guidelines are for use by trainers, extension officers, farmers and other agricultural workers using crop protection products in tropical conditions. In conjuction with the "guidelines for the responsible and effective use of crop protection products" they provide sufficient information for operators to handle and apply crop protection products safely in a variety of climatic conditions worldwide

This booklet covers the important area of warehousing and storage of crop protection products. It includes advice on construction and operation of facilities, as well as procedures in case of emergency.

This booklet deals with the safe transport of crop protection products. It includes advice on type and maintenance of vehicles, proper route planning, labelling and handling of loads, training of operators and drivers, as well as procedures in case of emergency.

These guidelines have been prepared especially for the management of cases of poisoning and over-exposure where medical facilities may be limited

This brochure looks at the principles and strategies of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and explains how elements of IPM can be adopted at local level by the farmer depending on local conditions and the role of crop protection and biotechnology products. It also recognises training and education as important elements in the implementation of IPM systems to ensure that customers have safe and effective technologies to protect their crops

This leaflet summarises the brochure 'Integrated Pest Management - the way forward'. It summarises the principles and strategies of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and explains how elements of IPM can be adopted at local level by the farmer depending on local conditions and the role of crop protection and biotechnology products

This leaflet discusses the case for non hazardous classification of used pesticide containers

Crop protection products enable farmers to protect their crops from noxious pests, but if handled or used inappropriately, they can pose a risk to people, wildlife and the environment. This leaflet shows how CropLife International's leading companies support container management policies and programmes as part of stewardship of their products

This leaflet describes how CropLife International and its leading members are working actively on the issue of obsolete stocks of crop protection products. It outlines the Africa Stockpiles Programme, a multi-stakeholder initiative with partners from national governments, aid agencies, international organisations and NGOs working together to dispose of 50,000 tonnes of obsolete pesticides from Africa

Crop protection products are biologically active chemicals and other agents, that are used to manage a range of agricultural pests. They are important tools that can be used effectively by farmers within an integrated pest management (IPM) strategy

Important areas of stewardship are ensuring the safety of the manufacturing process – to workers and the environment, as well as ensuring the quality of the product. Plant science companies recognise the direct environmental, economic and social benefits of improved manufacturing processes.
This leaflet shows how the industry supports good manufacturing practices.

The plant science industry promotes a lifecycle approach to managing their products; by adopting and promoting effective stewardship programmes, in partnership with a variety of stakeholders, the industry aims to maximise the benefits and minimise any risks arising from the use of crop protection products. Stewardship starts at the
research and development (R&D) stage, proceeding through manufacture, storage and transport and use, to eventual disposal of waste.
The goal of the industry’s research and development programmes is to improve the range and quality of its crop protection products as well as efficiency and safety of use.

Crop protection products need to be handled correctly in order to protect the environment and safety of workers and others. As part of the risk management regime, CropLife International, along with its member companies and associations, are committed to supporting initiatives that ensure that crop protection products are stored, transported and distributed safely and appropriately.

The case studies described in this publication demonstrate the innovativeness and diversity of IPM/Responsible Use projects in both developed and developing countries. To date, CropLife associations around the world have trained some three million people through IPM/Responsible Use programmes.

This booklet has been developed by the European Crop Protection Association to provide information for toll manufacturers on how to implement the "Guidelines for Contamination Prevention Standards for Toll Manufacturing Operations" effectively in their facilities. (see 'www.ecpa.eu' for their publication list)

The approaches and case studies contained in this publication illustrate the variety of ways in which the plant science industry contributes to biodiversity conservation. They show how product stewardship is implemented through a life-cycle approach to protect biodiversity both on and off the farm; how efforts to retain biodiversity on the farm contribute to more economic and efficient pest control; and how plant science companies are taking direct action to protect and enhance biodiversity on corporate land and in communities, for instance through tree growing activities.

A compilation of water-related case studies from around the world that highlight the plant science industry’s activities with regard to water conservation, use efficiency and protection

A draft brochure containing a series of case studies that describe how the plant science industry contributes to biodiversity conservation. The case studies highlight the benefits to biodiversity that come from integrated crop management, conservation agriculture and control of invasive species. They also describe how biodiversity benefits from the management of corporate land

This brochure explains how the plant science industry is increasing its emphasis on technologies to promote the sustainable use of natural resources, to protect the environment, to enhance economic viability of farms and rural livelihoods, and to contribute to improved quality of life for farmers and the society generally. A CD-rom is available on request.

This publication emphasises the importance of insect resistance management for sustainable agriculture and improved public health and highlights examples of success stories from around the world

This publication presents an overview of some CropLife International case studies around the world - mainly at the small-holder farm level in developing countries - where industry has helped create opportunities for sustainable agriculture.

A resistance management manual published by the Public Health project team of the Insecticide Resistance Action Committee. The manual is aimed at decision makers and operators in the field of insect vector control. (For printed copies, mail to: 'aporter@intraspin.com')

This brochure outlines initiatives underway in Guatemala, Kenya and Thailand. The iniatiatives aim to educate as widely as possible on the safe and responsible use of crop protection products

This hardback book includes an overview of Integrated Pest Management and Safe Use projects undertaken in Latin America in the past 10 years

A brochure outlining several public/private partnership projects in Latin America between CropLife and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

Seed treatments, in broad terms, are the application of biological, physical and chemical agents and techniques to seed that provide protection to seeds and plants and improve the establishment of healthy crops. This brochure deals with the application of chemical agents.

In May 2004, the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) entered into force following ratification by the 50th signatory national government (i.e. becoming party to the Convention). This Convention established for the first time a global management process for chemicals that meet defined criteria of persistence in the environment, toxicity to a range of environmental species and bioaccumulation in living organisms, and are or can be expected to be transported long distances.

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, in cooperation with the plant science industry and other international organisations, including NGOs, developed a voluntary code of conduct 'The international code of conduct on the distribution and use of pesticides' to provide a standard for pesticide activities until countries have developed adequate national regulatory infrastructures for pesticides. This guide, prepared by CropLife International, is a summary of the responsibilities advocated by FAO and their implications for the industry. Printed in English, pdf in Spanish and French.

An e-learning tool to improve knowledge of the Code of Conduct is now available online in English, as well as on CD, in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Mandarin.

To start the e-learning tool, click first on the "View publication" link here:

Entering into force in February 2004, the Rotterdam Convention on Prior Informed Consent (PIC), aims to help participating countries make informed decisions about the potentially hazardous chemicals that might be shipped to them, and to facilitate the dissemination of these decisions to other countries. This leaflet hightlights how the plant science industry supports PIC

A leaflet outlining CropLife International's commitment to the responsible use of pesticides

a basic guidance to agrochemical companies how to interact with Codex Alimentarius Commission (‘Codex’) and its subsidiary bodies (like the CCPR, Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues) to get and maintain Codex Maximum Residue Limits

Since the earliest days of plant biotechnology, researchers and technology providers have focused on stewardship practices to help assure the safety of and promote the responsible use of this technology

The production and global trade of products from genetically modified (GM) crops is increasing and companies are required to provide validated diagnostic methods as a condition of the regulatory approval process in some jurisdictions. CropLife International supports international coordination of detection methods for plant biotechnology products and the proper development of guidelines for their use

A leaflet explaining the value of plant breeding and genetic resources in agriculture

CropLife International promotes a lifecycle stewardship approach to the management of plant biotechnology products - from gene discovery through to product phaseout. The overall aim of the stewardship approach is to maximise the benefits, and minimise any risk, from using plant biotechnology products.

A leaflet providing a summary of the plant science industry's key positions on the Biosafety Protocol

As a latest addition to its product stewardship initiatives, CropLife International has developed, with this publication, a generic compliance management document that may be used as a resource by those undertaking confined field trials of genetically modified crops as they develop their own quality management programs. The English version was updated in Feb 2010.

A contribution to the Article 27 process under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

Advice for pesticide exporters and manufacturing companies with regards to counterfeit pesticide products.

Summary of the plant science industry’s objectives and priorities for the Doha Round of WTO trade negotiations