CropLife International

CropLife International's team is back from an incredible week at the International Grains Council Conference in London! Day one culminated in a live interview between our Board Chair, Livio Tedeschi, and our President and CEO, Emily Rees, with Livio proudly announcing CropLife International’s Industry Declaration, reaffirming renewed commitment to the principles enshrined in the International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management and underscoring our dedication to promoting sustainable and responsible pesticide use globally. Day two of the conference kicked off with a dynamic panel – hosted by Emily – on "The End of Fungibility? Innovations in the Plant Science Sector". Attracting a near full-house audience and bringing together government, international institutions and industry, the discussion underscored the need for harmonized regulatory standards to ensure that innovations in seed technology can be effectively and efficiently brought to market, benefiting both farmers and the environment on a global scale. A big thank you to the #IGC, event organizers, sponsors, hosts and delegates for making the conference a stimulating and thought-provoking success. We’ve returned inspired by the collaborative spirit and more committed than ever to driving innovation and sustainability in agriculture. #CultivatingInnovation

📢 “Balancing the imperatives of biodiversity, productivity and climate are central to our shared purpose” stated Livio Tedeschi, CropLife International Chairman, as the members of the trade association issued an #Industry #Declaration renewing and reaffirming their commitment to the principles and standards of the International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management.   The Code of Conduct (#ICoC), governed by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO), is a voluntary instrument covering the whole pesticide lifecycle from research and development, manufacture and use, to the safe removal and treatment of waste, and it outlines the responsibilities of all stakeholders throughout these processes.   Adherence to the principles of the Code of Conduct is a condition of membership of CropLife International, reflecting its centrality to the industry and organization, and the Declaration marks the first anniversary of the publication of CropLife International’s Guide to Industry on the Code’s implementation.   Read the declaration: https://lnkd.in/eYMAprkd and the press release: https://lnkd.in/eyVzC6eR

🌎 Today, World Food Safety Day, is a moment to highlight the importance of policies and practices that prioritize safe food both for a healthy population and a healthy planet alike. 🍽️ Because food safety isn't just about what's on our plates – it's about the entire food system. 🌱 From trade and agriculture to industry and policy-making, every aspect of our food journey plays a crucial role in ensuring that the food we eat is safe and nutritious. 🌾 Natural events such as floods, droughts, and storms can significantly disrupt food safety. And this year’s theme – ‘’prepare for the unexpected’’ – underscores the importance of preparedness in managing these incidents. 🤝 Being ready to handle food safety issues requires coordinated efforts from policymakers, food safety authorities, farmers, and food business operators. 📜 The World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement) sets out the basic rules on food safety and animal and plant health standards that governments must follow. CropLife International fully supports this and actively advocates for standards based on science – read more about our work here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNdnKhB2. International standards such as #Codex are essential in preparing for the unexpected.   #CultivatingInnovation #WorldFoodSafetyDay #FoodSafety

We’re very proud to join today with the 12 other organizations representing and defending the interests of plant breeders worldwide to collaborate in the fight against illegal seed practices. Signing the historic Memorandum of Understanding, CropLife International’s President and CEO Emily Rees said: “Creating value and fostering innovation are crucial to our industry. Illegal practices destroy both. Joining together with these partners is a significant step forwards in the fight against illegal trade, and a strong signal of our collective determination.” Read the press release: ➡ https://lnkd.in/eG-BsBJq #WorldSeed2024

Kicking off three days of collaboration and partnership as our President and CEO Emily Rees joins with counterparts from the worlds of seeds and fertilizers to celebrate 100 years of the International Seed Federation (ISF) at the World Seed Congress in Rotterdam. We’re looking forward to the dialogue that will flourish during #WorldSeed2024 (and beyond), as we navigate into the next century of innovation and growth in the agri-food industry!   Michael Keller | International Seed Federation Alzbeta Klein, CFA | International Fertilizer Association (IFA)

We are excited to share the 2023 Annual Report for our Sustainable Pesticide Management Framework program (#SPMF)! Launched in 2021, the SPMF program focuses on public-private partnerships, enhanced regulatory frameworks, and innovative technologies to support farmers worldwide. Since its inception, we've trained farmers, overseen the adoption of smart tools like drones, spearheaded licensing and certification schemes, and introduced container management systems. We are so proud to see the incredible progress made in #Kenya, #Morocco, #Thailand, and #Vietnam, promoting responsible pesticide use and sustainable farming practices! Read the report below 👇 and the press release here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/e7asumRZ! #CultivatingInnnovation

Watch this space - something exciting will be revealed later today! https://lnkd.in/emmVRM4H

🌎 The International Day for Biodiversity (#IDB) is celebrated every year on 22 May. 📜 This observance commemorates the adoption of the text of the Convention on Biological Diversity (#CBD) on 22 May 1992 and provides a unique opportunity to foster wide support for the Convention, its Protocols and related action frameworks. 🤝 “Be part of the Plan” – the theme of #IDB2024 – is a call to action for all stakeholders to halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity by supporting the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, also referred to as The Biodiversity Plan. 🌾 At CropLife International we firmly believe that advancing innovation in agriculture and working together with other stakeholders is core to producing more nutritious food and achieving sustainable food systems. 🌱 Plant science innovations play, and will continue to play, a key role in protecting and enhancing #biodiversity. Conserving, restoring, and using our land resources sustainably is a global imperative. 🌳 Read more about our commitment to promote biodiversity through the responsible use of our technologies: 👉 https://lnkd.in/etHS7nDt. #CultivatingInnovation #BiodiversityDay #ForNature #PartOfThePlan

For this episode of The CEO Dialogues, Nobuaki Mito, a Member of CropLife International Board of Directors and Representative Director & Senior Managing Executive Officer of Sumitomo Chemical, was interviewed by our President and CEO, Emily Rees. Mito-san retraced his career history – from the rice paddy fields to the towers in Tokyo – and shared his thoughts on our industry’s role in ensuring that the latest technologies arrive in the hands of the growers. Watch the full interview ▶ https://lnkd.in/dFedJYG4, and stay tuned for more episodes! #CultivatingInnovation | Valent U.S.A. LLC

Our President and CEO Emily Rees has marked her professional anniversary with her Top Ten Takeouts as she reflects on an incredible first year leading CropLife International. Join us in celebrating Emily’s journey #CultivatingInnovation, and here’s to the year ahead!