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The Future of Agriculture and Food // Our planet’s resources are the foundation of our business. Giridhar Rao, Director of Sustainable Spices & Herbs at Griffith Foods, witnesses this fact every day in his work. They have developed a sourcing program that enables them to better trace raw materials and demonstrate sustainable farming practices to their customers. One element of this is using QR codes to track produce during its journey through the food chain. Read more: https://www.cropscience.bayer.com/en/blogs/2018/02/giridhar-rao-sustainable-production-requires-successful-collaborations

The Future of Agriculture and Food // Rice is the staple food for nearly three billion people in the world. India produces 20% of the global output. Rice, therefore is both food and livelihood. For smallholder farmers in India, hybrid seeds that increase yields by up to 30 percent are fortune-changers. Bayer’s researchers are developing hybrid rice varieties that are better able to with stand diseases, extreme climactic variations and new pest attacks.

The Future of Agriculture and Food // The future of food is dependent on a good Public Private Partnership. “At Bayer, we are bringing together the farmers, the scientific community, institutions like Punjab Agricultural University, Maharana Pratap Agriculture University, Krishi Vigyan Kendras and other stakeholders to jointly work on solving challenges and supporting a sustainable approach to agriculture. Our researchers work closely with farmers on the field to ensure end-to-end implementation. We don’t just stop there, we then help to share these best practices within the community. As experts in crop protection, we believe it is our responsibility to bring a smile on the faces of farmers,” says Biswajit Chowdhuri, Head of Field Crops at Bayer, South Asia.

Women's health and wellness is central to the well-being of the society. Bayer Zydus Pharma wishes all the women a Happy Women's Day #WomensDay2018 #Bayerforwomen #Betterlife

75% of India’s women workforce is engaged in agriculture. On International Women’s Day, Bayer salutes the women farmers who contribute to providing healthy food and nutrition for a better life. #WomensDay2018 #महिलादिवस2018

The Future of Agriculture and Food // The value chain is becoming more complex and the need for traceability is increasing accordingly. With the Field Passport, Bayer Food Chain Partnership has made the growing process more transparent while improving good agricultural practices. Learn more here https://www.cropscience.bayer.com/en/blogs/corporate-blog/2017/ronald-guendel-a-passport-to-more-transparency

The Future of Agriculture and Food // Partnerships in agriculture are more important than ever: Sourcing sustainably grown food is a goal many distributors, retailers, and processors aim to reach — a common goal that has brought the global food chain closer together. Read more: https://www.cropscience.bayer.com/en/blogs/corporate-blog/2017/ronald-guendel-partnerships-in-agriculture-are-more-important-than-ever

#HappyHoli // Bayer India wishes you a happy and colourful Holi.

The Future of Agriculture and Food // It is estimated that, with new technologies, Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to help increase agricultural productivity by 70% by 2050. Making decisions will become more focused, smarter, and simpler. By combining the power of a farmer’s instinct with cutting-edge technologies such as satellite imagery, variable application algorithms, high-tech sensors, mobile applications, or GPS, a farmer can make the most informed choices.

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The Future of Agriculture and Food // Times are changing – and so is agriculture. What does the future hold for #food and #agriculture, in 2018 and beyond? Adrian Percy, Bayer Crop Science's Head of Research and Development, shares his thoughts. https://www.cropscience.bayer.com/en/blogs/2018/01/adrian-percy-times-are-changing-and-so-is-agriculture