Plant Science Industry

The plant science industry’s primary goal is 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 agribusiness 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. 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 Mission Statement

• The Plant Science 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 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 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.
  

Facts and Figures

For a summary of the plant science industry market size, click here.

Companies