Catherine Feuillet Discovers and Improves Genes for Stronger Crops The Mother of the Wheat Genome Bayer’s Head of Trait Research, Catherine Feuillet, has already made the scientific discovery of a lifetime: She helped decode the wheat genome. The researcher discusses the mindset needed for such an achievement and talks about her professional life at Bayer and as a woman in science.
Local Breeding Trials The Secret of High-Quality Seeds Farming is local – and growers face specific climate and soil conditions. To deliver seeds that perform in local environments, Bayer carries out breeding trials and sells products which have proven local performance.
A Champion of Agriculture The Canadian Style of Farming Canada’s agriculture is thriving: Openness to digital farming and breeding methods, the talent of managing challenges – and canola as the key crop – contribute to the country’s farming success.
Valuable Ag Practices Australian Experts for Grain Australian grain growers have to deal with numerous field difficulties. Three grain experts explain their strategies to counteract these issues.
The Concept of Cooperatives Shoulder to Shoulder for Food Security Around the world, millions of farmers have strong allies who care about their livelihoods and business success: Agricultural cooperatives provide technical and financial support for their members to meet tomorrow’s food challenges.
Why Certified Seed Beats Farm-Saved Seed What Seed to Sow? At harvest time, a farmer’s thoughts turn to next year’s crops. What’s foremost in his mind is the question of what seed to sow. He knows his farming year starts with seed. But which seed should he take: Seed saved from his own grain harvest or certified seed purchased at a price? It’s a question of fundamental importance for the following year’s harvest.
Brazil’s IMPF Program Looking at the Forests and the Trees A program known as Intensively Managed Plantation Forestry demonstrates that when science and commerce unite, the environment can also benefit.
The Essential Tomato From Golden to Bright Red Tomatoes are a beloved fruit in almost every household. But consumer tastes are surprisingly different around the world. Industry experts specializing in the tomato market reveal the characteristics of perfect tomatoes.
Heart of a Farmer In Love with Soy Soy has brought about a fundamental transformation in the lives of many Brazilian farmers. Today, producers such as Adair Boldrin are real experts in soy cultivation.
Valuable Ag Practices Australian Experts for Grain Australian grain growers have to deal with numerous field difficulties. Three grain experts explain their strategies to counteract these issues.
The Essential Tomato From Golden to Bright Red Tomatoes are a beloved fruit in almost every household. But consumer tastes are surprisingly different around the world. Industry experts specializing in the tomato market reveal the characteristics of perfect tomatoes.
Unearthing Underground Crops Back to the Roots Yields for underground crops remain a mystery until harvest, along with the pests and diseases that could lurk just under the surface. The challenge of caring for these crops is tremendous – and much is at stake in cultivating these prized plants that mean nutrition and sustenance for millions.
Pollinator Research and Bee Safety Studies From Sunflowers to Bean Fields Working with partners around the world, Bayer conducts large-scale field studies to for instance find out which bee species visit bean crops in Columbia or vineyards in Chile. Furthermore, Bayer supports pollinator safety studies such as those in Spain and Germany.
Farming in Extreme Locations Missions Possible Agriculture can exist in locations and environments you’ve never imagined. Of course, there is another question: How is this possible?
Solutions for Smallholder Rice Farmers Cultivating White Gold Vietnamese rice farmers are under stress. Whether caused by pests and diseases or weather-related calamities which threaten their livelihood, farmers are finding new ways to cope. Their overall strategy: a more holistic approach.
Nutrition and Food Security Food Trends and Global Hunger Soursop fruit, seaweed and insects are increasingly popping up on menus in industrialized nations. While eating habits are changing across the world, there are still regions where there simply isn’t enough food to go around.
A Day in the Life of the Farmer Jasper Roubos The Green Heart Sixth-generation farmer Jasper Roubos grows potatoes in the Netherlands. At his farm, he demonstrates one of his core principles: sustainable farming.
Vegetable Farmers in Australia “A Twelve-Months A Year Business” Farms located along the Australian East Coast are famous for their high quality vegetable produce. By applying clever farming strategies, many Australian vegetable farmers perform a year-round business.
A Champion of Agriculture The Canadian Style of Farming Canada’s agriculture is thriving: Openness to digital farming and breeding methods, the talent of managing challenges – and canola as the key crop – contribute to the country’s farming success.
Valuable Ag Practices Australian Experts for Grain Australian grain growers have to deal with numerous field difficulties. Three grain experts explain their strategies to counteract these issues.
Heart of a Farmer In Love with Soy Soy has brought about a fundamental transformation in the lives of many Brazilian farmers. Today, producers such as Adair Boldrin are real experts in soy cultivation.
Unearthing Underground Crops Back to the Roots Yields for underground crops remain a mystery until harvest, along with the pests and diseases that could lurk just under the surface. The challenge of caring for these crops is tremendous – and much is at stake in cultivating these prized plants that mean nutrition and sustenance for millions.
A Day in the Life of the Farmer Jasper Roubos The Green Heart Sixth-generation farmer Jasper Roubos grows potatoes in the Netherlands. At his farm, he demonstrates one of his core principles: sustainable farming.
Next Generation on the Move Young Farmers are the Future Young farmers across the globe have taken up the challenge of continuing their family agribusiness. To be successful, this generation also applies clever strategies to counter misconceptions, generate society’s trust and stay connected.
Vegetable Farmers in Australia “A Twelve-Months A Year Business” Farms located along the Australian East Coast are famous for their high quality vegetable produce. By applying clever farming strategies, many Australian vegetable farmers perform a year-round business.
Digital Farming Bit by Bit Scientific and technological advances are opening up new possibilities for farmers around the world. The networked digital farm of the future is already making agriculture more efficient and sustainable today.
Agriculture in Brazil Champions of Soy Thanks to the soybean, Brazilian agriculture has seen exponential growth in recent years. At the same time, the country’s agrarian sector is transforming into one of the most sustainable in the world.
Brazil’s IMPF Program Looking at the Forests and the Trees A program known as Intensively Managed Plantation Forestry demonstrates that when science and commerce unite, the environment can also benefit.
Pollinator Research and Bee Safety Studies From Sunflowers to Bean Fields Working with partners around the world, Bayer conducts large-scale field studies to for instance find out which bee species visit bean crops in Columbia or vineyards in Chile. Furthermore, Bayer supports pollinator safety studies such as those in Spain and Germany.
Forward Farming Practices in the Netherlands One Step ahead with Sustainable Agriculture Sixth-generation farmer Jasper Roubos grows potatoes in the Netherlands. At his farm, he demonstrates one of his core principles: sustainable farming.
Partnerships for Sustainable Agriculture Balancing Productivity and Environment The Hof ten Bosch farm in Belgium has begun implementing innovative crop solutions and stewardship measures that positively impact the environment and are quite useful economically.
Sustainable Agriculture in the Field Innovations for Water and Soil Sustainable water management is crucial in agriculture. The Phytobac system protects valuable resources from undesired pollution.
Jeff Schell Scholarship for Agricultural Science Supporting the Next Generation Innovative ideas from the minds of talented up-and-coming scientists can revolutionize the future of farming. Therefore, the Jeff Schell Scholarship supports students like Anna Zimmermann, who studied the molecular interactions of photosynthesis in Portugal.
Developing New Herbicide Solutions A Cross-Continental Collaboration Within the framework of the Herbicide Innovation Partnership, Australian postdoctoral scientists Stephanie Bellmaine and Bruno Bašić are working at Bayer’s laboratories in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to discover new herbicide solutions for some of the world’s worst weed problems.
Ensuring Food Safety and Quality A Decade of Healthy Partnerships Food Chain Partnership, a business initiative of Bayer, turns ten this year. It has become a strong symbol of collaboration throughout the food value chain by sharing common goals: sustainable agriculture, food safety and food security.
Diversity of Roles One Profession, Many Facets Farmers guarantee tomorrow’s food security. Next to this essential function of food provision, they also fulfill a number of additional roles that benefit the environment, the economy and society.
Catherine Feuillet Discovers and Improves Genes for Stronger Crops The Mother of the Wheat Genome Bayer’s Head of Trait Research, Catherine Feuillet, has already made the scientific discovery of a lifetime: She helped decode the wheat genome. The researcher discusses the mindset needed for such an achievement and talks about her professional life at Bayer and as a woman in science.
Local Breeding Trials The Secret of High-Quality Seeds Farming is local – and growers face specific climate and soil conditions. To deliver seeds that perform in local environments, Bayer carries out breeding trials and sells products which have proven local performance.
Why Certified Seed Beats Farm-Saved Seed What Seed to Sow? At harvest time, a farmer’s thoughts turn to next year’s crops. What’s foremost in his mind is the question of what seed to sow. He knows his farming year starts with seed. But which seed should he take: Seed saved from his own grain harvest or certified seed purchased at a price? It’s a question of fundamental importance for the following year’s harvest.
High Tech Helpers for Tomorrow’s Agriculture Precision Farming is the Future Digital farming practices increase the planning security, efficiency and productivity of farms via precision applications. The market is developing rapidly: Soon, brand new agritech models could offer major benefits to crops, farmers – and even consumers.
Automated Agricultural Helpers Ripe for Robots Agriculture must become more efficient: Robots and autonomous supertractors are one important solution.
Crop-Efficiency Monitoring for Higher Yields Hyper Care for Healthy Crops On Bayer’s Hypercare Farms, scientists use high-precision monitoring tools to discover which crop efficiency products positively impact test plants. Ultimately, this testing can lead to improved wheat varieties and even higher yields.
Crop Protection Development A Testing Marathon for Safety Modern crop protection products improve agricultural yields around the world. Behind their development lies a process that takes many years. They are only ready for the market after efficacy is proven under field conditions and all safety requirements have been met.
Developing New Herbicide Solutions A Cross-Continental Collaboration Within the framework of the Herbicide Innovation Partnership, Australian postdoctoral scientists Stephanie Bellmaine and Bruno Bašić are working at Bayer’s laboratories in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to discover new herbicide solutions for some of the world’s worst weed problems.
Digital Farming Bit by Bit Scientific and technological advances are opening up new possibilities for farmers around the world. The networked digital farm of the future is already making agriculture more efficient and sustainable today.
A Champion of Agriculture The Canadian Style of Farming Canada’s agriculture is thriving: Openness to digital farming and breeding methods, the talent of managing challenges – and canola as the key crop – contribute to the country’s farming success.
The Concept of Cooperatives Shoulder to Shoulder for Food Security Around the world, millions of farmers have strong allies who care about their livelihoods and business success: Agricultural cooperatives provide technical and financial support for their members to meet tomorrow’s food challenges.
New Ideas for Improved Safety on the Fields On the Safe Side Bayer’s business division Crop Science is working on new ways of making the application of crop protection products even safer, in order to minimize risks and optimize impact.
High Tech Helpers for Tomorrow’s Agriculture Precision Farming is the Future Digital farming practices increase the planning security, efficiency and productivity of farms via precision applications. The market is developing rapidly: Soon, brand new agritech models could offer major benefits to crops, farmers – and even consumers.
From the Cities and into the Skies The Rise of the Vertical Farm As urban populations grow and arable land declines, vertical farming is providing a local approach for sustainably grown fresh produce.
Automated Agricultural Helpers Ripe for Robots Agriculture must become more efficient: Robots and autonomous supertractors are one important solution.
Fresh Oranges, Daily The Logistics of Fresh Fruit Food Logistics – how produce moves from farm to consumer – is not well-known by the public. These behind-the-scenes steps are vital to ensure quality, safety, and traceability in a global food supply – notably in the case of world-popular oranges.
Citrus Greening Disease A World without Orange Juice? Citrus growers in the US have their back against the wall: A disease called Citrus Greening is threating the existence of the whole industry. Effective solutions require a joint approach.
Digital Farming Bit by Bit Scientific and technological advances are opening up new possibilities for farmers around the world. The networked digital farm of the future is already making agriculture more efficient and sustainable today.
