Mark Swinchatt Regional Business Director – Asia Pacific AUSVEG Conference April 2011
Using Science to create a sustainable global food supply. DuPont has global commitment to increasing food production through the application of new scientific discoveries Agriculture & Nutrition is one of the key business platforms of corporate DuPont Horticulture is a key focus Along with the existing product range, DuPont has a rich pipeline of exciting new offerings for the Australian horticultural
Population and Demand from Source: Pioneer Market Economics October % The growth in world population+29% The growth in global income+18% The growth in meat consumption (Beef +3%, Pork +18%, Chicken +35%) +10% The growth in world crude oil consumption (OECD Countries -5%, Non-OECD Countries +35%)+23% crop consumption The 10-year growth in global crop consumption ( (Soybean +47%, Corn +37%, Wheat +13%, Rice +14%, Cotton +31%) +9% The growth in world crop area harvested over the last decade
As the world’s population approaches seven billion, we face unprecedented challenges. Solutions to many of them can be found in DuPont science. Providing for the food, energy, and protection needs of a growing population will require more than DuPont science… … So we are building alliances across borders with people, companies, governments, and organizations in an effort to improve the lives of people everywhere. Solving the World’s Greatest Challenges Together FOOD FUEL PROTECTION
DuPont 2010 Sales by Segment $31.5 Billion*
R&D Investment $1.7 billion in 2010 Chemistry Engineering Materials Science Nanotechnology Industrial Biotech Ag Biotech INCREASING FOOD PRODUCTION* DECREASING DEPENDENCE ON FOSSIL FUELS* PROTECTING PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT* CHEMICALS AND MATERIALS ELECTRONICS *More than 60% of R&D is directed to innovation that addresses food production
Rynaxypyr™ the most recent globally significant output of DuPont R & D Outstanding crop protection Extremely low mammalian toxicity (unscheduled poison) Low toxicity to most non- target organisms Ideal for modern IPM production systems Favourable environmental profile
Sustainable Growth award DuPont ™ Rynaxypyr ® Receives Chemistry, Innovation, Sustainable Growth and Research Awards Rynaxypyr® Receives 2010 American Chemical Society Award for Team Innovation: Pest potency Low animal and environmental toxicity
Crop Protection Pipeline for Horticulture R&D Phase: D=Discovery, 1=Proof of Concept, 2=Early Development, 3=Advanced Development, 4=Pre-Launch, Launch=Available for commercial sale or use. Each phase represents only the lead event for each program. Discovery and market evaluation is an ongoing process for all projects in the pipeline. 9 Reflects advancements/additions 2/10-2/11 All products designated with a ® or TM are trademarks or registered trademarks of DuPont.
Deep Grower/End-User Knowledge 6/7/ Ability to quickly translate customer insights into action For Internal Use Only DuPont has a strong focus on understanding growers crop protection needs when developing new solutions and are actively developing links with grower organisations e.g. AUSVEG in Australia
Over the next 5 Years DuPont will introduce 4 new molecules into the Australian market place Three new fungicides Talendo ® For the control of Powdery mildew in vines, cucurbit and tomato Fontelis ® For the control of a broad spectrum of diseases in fruit and vegetable crops QGU42 Highly Active Oomycete Control (New Mode of Action) in a range of crops New Insecticide Cyazypyr™ For the control of chewing and sucking pests in a range of crops And more to come !
Count on DuPont DuPont is committed to Horticulture in Australia. Great range of products for Australian Horticulturalists. We are developing a pipeline of new molecules and products for the future.