Syngenta Award Recognizes Outstanding Efforts
The WAF is pleased to announce the establishment of the Syngenta Recognizing Contributions to Global Challenges Award, which will be presented at the World Congress in St. Louis this May. The award will be given to honor an individual or organization that has impacted the lives and livelihood of the world’s population by meeting the growing need for food. The recipient would have contributed significantly to bringing plant potential to life by addressing the crucial issues of safe, affordable and reliable supplies of food, fuel, fiber and water.
Complex issues continue to weave challenges into the WAF vision of empowering agriculture to feed every man, woman and child on earth. But while the challenges are many, great strides have been taken, with individuals and organizations implementing new ways to protect our resources, unearthing successful methods of farming, discovering new and better crops, and spreading knowledge and tools to those in need.
Syngenta believes that agriculture is vital to society. The adoption of modern crop protection technologies and improved crop genetics are essential to achieve the goals of sustainable agriculture. "This award is an excellent opportunity to recognize those at the forefront of agricultural development in bringing plant potential to life across the globe," said David Morgan, President of Syngenta Seeds Inc., who will be on hand to present the award at the World Agricultural Forum in May.
The award will be based on contributions to innovative programs that have made a difference in people’s ability to provide sustained food sources, while identifying and implementing agricultural solutions
Nomination forms can be downloaded here. Nominations should be emailed to Bruce Kupper. The deadline for nominations is April 9, 2009.
The WAF is pleased to announce the establishment of the Syngenta Recognizing Contributions to Global Challenges Award, which will be presented at the World Congress in St. Louis this May. The award will be given to honor an individual or organization that has impacted the lives and livelihood of the world’s population by meeting the growing need for food. The recipient would have contributed significantly to bringing plant potential to life by addressing the crucial issues of safe, affordable and reliable supplies of food, fuel, fiber and water.
Complex issues continue to weave challenges into the WAF vision of empowering agriculture to feed every man, woman and child on earth. But while the challenges are many, great strides have been taken, with individuals and organizations implementing new ways to protect our resources, unearthing successful methods of farming, discovering new and better crops, and spreading knowledge and tools to those in need.
Syngenta believes that agriculture is vital to society. The adoption of modern crop protection technologies and improved crop genetics are essential to achieve the goals of sustainable agriculture. "This award is an excellent opportunity to recognize those at the forefront of agricultural development in bringing plant potential to life across the globe," said David Morgan, President of Syngenta Seeds Inc., who will be on hand to present the award at the World Agricultural Forum in May.
The award will be based on contributions to innovative programs that have made a difference in people’s ability to provide sustained food sources, while identifying and implementing agricultural solutions
Nomination forms can be downloaded here. Nominations should be emailed to Bruce Kupper. The deadline for nominations is April 9, 2009.
Participant Shares Views on Food and Agriculture
Professor Marcos Fava Neves, a panelist at the 2010 World Agricultural Forum - Latin America and professor at The University of Sao Paulo, Brazil has recently published two articles discussing agribusiness strategies and the food inflation problem. Please read on. Defining an Agribusiness Strategic Agenda for 2010-2020 (pdf) Strategies for Solving the Food Inflation Problem (pdf)
Professor Marcos Fava Neves, a panelist at the 2010 World Agricultural Forum - Latin America and professor at The University of Sao Paulo, Brazil has recently published two articles discussing agribusiness strategies and the food inflation problem. Please read on. Defining an Agribusiness Strategic Agenda for 2010-2020 (pdf) Strategies for Solving the Food Inflation Problem (pdf)
