Domestic and Trade Impacts of U.S. Farm Policy

Rob RobinsonNAFTA Business Transformation LeadSyngenta Seeds, Inc.

Syngenta overview

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Excellent complementary and leading product portfolio– A leader in crop protection

– Third in high-value commercial seeds

–$8.05 Billion in sales

First class research and development resources– Investment of around $800m annually

Strong worldwide presence– Around 21,000 employees in over 90 countries

Rich pipeline of Crop Protection and Seeds products

Syngenta – a leading global agribusiness

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Syngenta businesses

Crop Protection

Seeds

Selective herbicides

Non-selective herbicides

Fungicides

Insecticides

Corn & Soybean

Diverse Field Crops

Vegetables

Flowers

Professional Products

Seed Care

Lawn & Garden

Home Care

Agriculture is Facing New Dynamics

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US corn to ethanol %

Ethanol production

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Source: USDA, ProExporter Network, Doane, Syngenta estimate

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Feed v. Food v. Fuel

10 million more corn acres in 2007

USDA cautions acreage must remain high in 2008 / 2009

Growers feel the effect

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Accelerated Productivity Gains are Essential….

Double Cross Hybrids

Single Cross Hybrids

Enhanced Breeding Process

GMs & Molecular Breeding

US corn yields – Source (USDA – ARS Statistics / ISU web site

Key genetic studies

US Corn Yield

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Modern Technology is the Key……

Breeding Gain

Marker and Native Trait Enabled

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GM Productivity Leveraging new tools to double the rate of gain

Marker trait associations

Marker assisted breeding

Identified gene function

Molecular breeding

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U.S. Agricultural Policy Must….

Be based on sound science

Strongly support publicly funded research

Be mindful of conservation measures

Ensure that U.S. growers have every available tool

Support public education regarding use of biotechnology in producing food

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Difficult to Separate U.S. Policy from Global Issues

U.S. Policy must lead

with outreach and technology assistance for trading partners

creation of a globally synchronized approval system for new technologies

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We must continue to support development of Bio-Fuels..

Reducing dependence on foreign oil is essential

Bio-Renewable energy is a sustainable, home grown alternative

Continue public funding of research in new methods

Encourage research in alternative crops for use in Bio-Fuel production

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Agriculture Must Meet the Challenge of New Market Dynamics

Bio-Fuels increasing demand

Accelerating productivity is essential

Modern technology is the key

U.S. agricultural policy and programs must support productivity acceleration through modern technology

Strong support for Bio-Fuels maintained