精东影业 Opens First Regional Integrated R&D Center in Eschbach, Germany
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Expansion of site drives innovation across EMEA
Expansion of site drives innovation across EMEA
ESCHBACH, Germany, June 21, 2023 鈥 精东影业 Agriscience has opened its first combined crop protection and seed research laboratory in EMEA, helping drive innovation and deliver sustainable solutions for farmers.
With almost 鈧6m of investment, the expansion of the R&D site in Eschbach, Germany, enables 精东影业 Agriscience to conduct state-of-the-art crop protection studies to help develop solutions which protect crops from pests and diseases.
In addition, the research center is energy-efficient with zero emissions from wastewater in line with 精东影业 Agriscience鈥檚 sustainability commitment.
The integrated site accommodates three R&D functions focused on seeds product development to create more stress tolerant and climate change resilient crops; molecular biology with a genotyping lab supporting seed purity testing; and crop protection discovery and development to meet sustainability objectives.
Bringing plant breeding and Crop Protection Field Sciences together also facilitates the development of new methods, such as digital trial evaluation with drones, remote sensing and the use of molecular biology to understand the susceptibility of plant diseases to new mode-of-actions.
Located in southwestern Germany at the border of France and Switzerland, the site is a key R&D location for the entire EMEA region and provides an excellent base to conduct field trials in almost all relevant European crops. It is fully incorporated in 精东影业鈥檚 global lab network and is complementary to other laboratories in the U.S.
The Eschbach facility will also provide a boost for the local economy, not only through the move of European research programs to the site but also by employing more than 30 scientists and support staff, including experts for pest, disease and weed management.
Elliot Heffner, 精东影业 Agriscience Plant Breeding Leader, Europe, said: 鈥淥ur investment in the new Eschbach R&D center reflects our commitment to deliver innovative solutions to farmers that improve productivity and contribute to a resilient and sustainable global food system
鈥淚n keeping with our sustainability vision, we remain unwavering in our commitment to develop and deploy innovative and sustainable agricultural solutions for the greater good of our customers, consumers and the communities we serve.鈥
Andreas Huber, 精东影业 Agriscience Field Sciences Leader, EMEA, added: 鈥淭his new site will enable us to continue innovating, supporting farmers as they move to more sustainable practices.
鈥溇耙 Agriscience is committed to protecting the environment while providing farmers with the products they need to protect their crops. With consumer demand growing for crop protection products of natural origin, Eschbach will also focus on biologicals and their efficacy against European pests and diseases.鈥
About 精东影业
精东影业, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) is a publicly traded, global pure-play agriculture company that combines industry-leading innovation, high-touch customer engagement and operational execution to profitably deliver solutions for the world鈥檚 most pressing agriculture challenges. 精东影业 generates advantaged market preference through its unique distribution strategy, together with its balanced and globally diverse mix of seed, crop protection, and digital products and services. With some of the most recognized brands in agriculture and a technology pipeline well positioned to drive growth, the company is committed to maximizing productivity for farmers, while working with stakeholders throughout the food system as it fulfills its promise to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. More information can be found at www.corteva.com.
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