Sustainable and Inclusive Development

Agricultural development is two to four times more effective at reducing hunger and poverty than any other sector, and that development benefits everyone: when farmers have more income, they can send their children to school, invest more in their farms, and produce more nutritious food for the whole society. Here is how we contribute to agricultural development around the world.

Improving farmers’ income

Across India, our projects help farmers raise productivity to improve their livelihood.

We support cotton farmers by supplying seed and the expertise for efficient crop protection. As a result, they have doubled their yields. We help farmers produce better cucumbers. This has boosted their income up to 15 percent. In two other Indian states, we promote the use of hybrid rice, which yields up to 30 per cent more and thus also improves farmers’ income.

New vision for agriculture

We all want a reliable supply of food and better economic opportunities for ourselves and our families. Without food security and prosperity, there is uncertainty and strife where there should be peace.

The key is agriculture, which drives economic growth and provides a livelihood for more than 2.5 billion people worldwide. To meet the urgent global challenges of the future, we believe there is a need to bring together everyone with a stake in the food value chain – from seed suppliers to consumers.

Increasing productivity

Boosting productivity of the agricultural sector in emerging and developing countries requires close collaboration between government and the private sector.

Local food value chains are strengthened, with supply chains made more efficient and sustainable. This is how we stabilize food production and availability for the people who need it the most.

Shaping villages

Farmers will be offered crop insurance schemes and we’ll make it easier for them to access the market without the middle men. At the same time, we’ll improve education and training opportunities for their children and pass on our knowledge of sustainable farming practices to boost productivity; practices such as drip irrigation

Preventing child labor

If we’re to systematically eradicate child labor, we need to fundamentally change the way people think. In India, we provide Educational opportunities to the children as it is the key to a better future. We work with local non-governmental organizations and school authorities to offer vocational classes and enhance the appeal of attending school.