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CropLife International is the global federation representing the plant science industry. We are a network of regional and national associations in 91 countries. Our member companies are committed to supporting sustainable agriculture through innovation in crop protection, plant biotechnology and seed production.
In the spotlight
China Supreme Court makes example of convicted counterfeit pesticide supplier
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Counterfeit pesticide products are not subject to any form of quality control and can consequently prove highly damaging to farmers' crops. Following a collaborative investigation involving both industry and law enforcement, a Chinese court recently sentenced a supplier of counterfeit pesticide to a year in prison and compensation payment of RMB 42,485 (US$ 6,215) to cover full damages to a farmer’s crop. read more .. |
Position Paper - Equivalence - 6 July 2010
(22/07/2010) Roadmap for establishing a container management programme for collection and disposal of empty pesticide containers
(06/07/2010) Fact Sheet - Container Management
(26/06/2010) New Release - G8 Must Follow Through with Food Security Pledge
(25/06/2010)
Brussels, 25 June 2010 – As leaders of the G8 nations meet in Canada, the plant science industry calls for clarification and a reiteration of the pledge to address food security made in L’Aquila last year. In the year since the G8 committed to addressi
(22/07/2010) Roadmap for establishing a container management programme for collection and disposal of empty pesticide containers
(06/07/2010) Fact Sheet - Container Management
(26/06/2010) New Release - G8 Must Follow Through with Food Security Pledge
(25/06/2010)
Brussels, 25 June 2010 – As leaders of the G8 nations meet in Canada, the plant science industry calls for clarification and a reiteration of the pledge to address food security made in L’Aquila last year. In the year since the G8 committed to addressi
Hot topics
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.
FAO Private sector consultation - Milan, 12-13 November 2009
Read Howard Minigh's statement on 'Engaging private sector on food security issues' at the FAO private sector consultation.
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.
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.
FAO Private sector consultation - Milan, 12-13 November 2009
Read Howard Minigh's statement on 'Engaging private sector on food security issues' at the FAO private sector consultation.
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.
CropLife on YouTube
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Professor Sir Gordon Conway explains how public-private partnerships (PPPs) work and how they will help drive the research and innovation needed to meet the world's future food needs. >> Play |
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Professor Sir Gordon Conway explains what Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is and how it helps farmers. >> Play |
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Howard Minigh (CEO and Pres. of CropLife International) discusses the importance of Intellectual Property for agricultural production. >> Play |
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African countries need of formal property rights systems - John Kilama (President of Global Bioscience Development Institute). >> Play |
