Witness Bayer’s groundbreaking innovations in crop security, seeds & traits, and digital farming tools at the Fields of Opportunity Innovation Showcase in Jerseyville, IL- an event set to transform farming as we know it. With a focus on sustainable growth and food security, Bayer is dedicated to providing farmers with the tools and technologies they need to navigate the ever-changing agricultural landscape while preserving the environment.
Rodrigo Santos, President of the Crop Science Division, highlighted the company’s commitment to reducing agriculture’s impact on the environment and ensuring food security. He emphasized Bayer’s unwavering support for farmers as they face disruptions in agricultural supply chains.
With an annual R&D investment exceeding 2 billion euros, Bayer is at the forefront of technological advancement and innovation in Crop Science. Some of the highlights of the Innovation Showcase include:
· ThryvOn™ Technology trials, designed to provide integrated protection to cotton plants against harmful insects, marking a significant step forward in sustainable cotton production.
· Pilot plots of Short Stature Corn hybrids, forming the backbone of Bayer’s Smart Corn System, enabling farmers to manage their fertilizer and crop protection needs with precision, thanks to the power of the Environment FieldView™ digital platform.
· Bayer’s increased investment in CoverCress™, an environmentally friendly oilseed and animal feed crop that aligns with the company’s sustainability commitments and offers additional revenue streams for growers.
Additionally, Bayer announced the upcoming launch of the next-generation technology Intacta 2 Xtend®, offering Brazilian soybean farmers a significant productivity advantage and leading the industry in protecting soybean yield against pest and weed pressure.
