Climate Change

Climate change poses serious threats to agricultural productivity. Variability in temperatures and weather patterns can make farming a risky business, especially for the many millions of farmers totally dependent on rainfall. Advanced seeds and better farming techniques can help in two ways – by mitigating the impact of climate change and by enabling farmers to adapt to the changing conditions. Explore this Climate Change section to learn more.

Climate Change

Our Perspective

Monsanto Brazil Helps Set New Standards for Sustainable Agriculture

Gabriela Burian talks about the importance of sustainable agriculture in Brazil

Posted about 1 month ago

Betting on the Sun

Dr. Gale Buchanan, former Under Secretary of Agriculture, discusses using the sun…

Posted 4 months ago

Sustainable Farming Practices Make a Positive Impact

Since I began farming 20 years ago, I have seen cotton yields…

Posted 10 months ago

What’s Next for Agriculture and the Earth?

Thoughts from Michael Doane, Sustainable Agriculture Policy Lead

Posted 10 months ago

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Downloads

2010 Borlaug Dialogue Highlights

The World Food Prize

Speeches and images from the international symposium.

Posted 11 months ago

“Facts & Figures 2010: The Status of Global Agriculture”

A report that provides information and statistics on increased demand…

Posted about 1 year ago

“Food, Footprint, Farmers: The Global Contribution of the Plant Science…

An overview of the industry’s commitment to several social priorities:…

Posted about 1 year ago

Climate Change Implications For Food Security And Natural Resources Management…

FAO report reviewing the current state of knowledge on the…

Posted about 1 year ago

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Videos

Earth Day 2011 - Official video

Earth Day 2011 - Official video

Posted 10 months ago

Sustainable Agriculture

We’re working with farmers to increase what they can grow…

Posted about 1 year ago

Dr. Stephen Schneider - A Suite of Solutions for Combatting…

Dr. Stephen Schneider, Professor of Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies at Stanford…

Posted about 1 year ago

Spotlight on Sustainability: Climate Change

How is climate change affecting farmers now and in years…

Posted about 1 year ago

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