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Pesticide industryPesticide industry committed to sustainable agricultureThe plant science industry, often referred to as the pesticide industry, has as its primary goal to invent, develop, manufacture and sell products and services designed to improve the global production of food, feed and fibre in a sustainable way. The pesticide industry is committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology in the areas of crop protection, non-agricultural pest control, seeds and plant biotechnology. They offer an outstanding range of products and extensive service backup for modern, sustainable agriculture and for non-agricultural applications. As a global federation, CropLife International represents research and development-driven companies such as BASF, Bayer CropScience, Dow Agrosciences, DuPont, FMC, Monsanto, Sumitomo and Syngenta. Back in 1999, these companies agreed on the following mission statement. Plant Science Industry (Pesticide industry) Mission Statement The plant science industry (pesticide industry) invents, develops, manufactures and sells products and services designed to improve the global production of food, feed, fibre and other useful products in a sustainable way. The pesticide industry performs this mission through the use of biology, chemistry, biotechnology, plant breeding and other techniques while following the highest ethics and standards and providing safeguards for human health and the environment. The pesticide industry pursues transparency in its business activities by addressing concerns of all stakeholders - including customers, regulatory agencies and NGOs. The industry embraces the free and open market philosophy supported by the international community. For more information, click on this link: |