Monsanto Will Undertake Three-Point Commitment to Double Yield in Three Major Crops, Make More Efficient Use of Natural Resources and Improve Farmer Lives

04.06.08 - 18:30 ... source : Monsanto

... Will Also Fund Public Sector Research for Wheat and Rice Breakthroughs ST. LOUIS, June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monsanto Company today announced a three-point commitment to help increase global food production in the face of growing demand, limited natural resources and a changing climate. It pledged to work in new partnerships with other businesses, citizen groups and governments to meet one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century. "Agriculture intersects the toughest challenges we all face on the planet," said Hugh Grant, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Monsanto, in announcing the commitment to help address the needs of a global population expected to reach nine billion people by 2050. "Together, we must meet the needs for increased food, fiber and energy while protecting the environment. In ...» Next (HTML)