The world is facing its toughest challenge. Every single day, the world's population is increasing by 200,000 people. And if we are going to feed them without harming the planet, we need to find a better way.
Farms of all sizes around the globe compete locally and globally, and they need specific support. Over the next six years, we’ve made six commitments to do so. In the context of developing countries, 90 percent of growers farm less than two hectares of land.
Smallholders deserve special attention. We seek to reach 20 million smallholders and enable them to increase productivity by 50 percent. We want to do so by providing access to better inputs, knowledge and training on labor safety.
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About the author
Juan Gonzalez-Valero
Juan Gonzalez-Valero is head of public policy and sustainability at Syngenta, where he leads all operations related to integrating sustainability aspects into core business practices, like the Good Growth Plan. He previously directed Syngenta's efforts on risk assessment, sustainable use and stewardship, and corporate social responsibility. Before joining the company, Gonzalez-Valero was head of ecotoxicology at Novartis. He also served as a board member of several nonprofits.
