Domestic and Trade Impacts of U.S. Farm Policy Rob Robinson NAFTA Business Transformation Lead Syngenta Seeds, Inc.

Syngenta overview

3 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

4 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

6 Bioethanol production from corn US corn to ethanol % Ethanol production gallons bn Source: USDA, ProExporter Network, Doane, Syngenta estimate

7 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

8 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

9 Modern Technology is the Key…… Breeding Gain Marker and Native Trait Enabled gains GM Productivity Leveraging new tools to double the rate of gain  Marker trait associations  Marker assisted breeding  Identified gene function  Molecular breeding

10 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

11 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

12 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

13 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