Our Climate is Changing, Why Aren’t We?

We work on chemical and biological solutions to help plants toughen up and cope with the effects of climate change. We also fight the problem directly – by curbing the impact of both our business, and modern farming generally.

• Climate change means plants face danger, in the form of lack of nutrients or water, temperature ups and downs, or extreme weather events. And danger brings stress – just as it does for all living things. So we channel a lot of energy and investment into improving plant traits – helping plants cope better with the ups and downs they now face. 

• It’s vital for us to attack the causes of climate change. And that means working with farmers as a team. Farming itself contributes to climate change – it’s one of the biggest producers of carbon dioxide and methane, which are among the greenhouse gases partly responsible for the problem. 

• Crop protection cuts CO2 

• Farmers can also make a big difference to climate change in the methods they use. We’re quick to share any advances which could help.