hungry for change - john parr
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Time to changeJon Parr – Member of the Executive Committee & EAME Regional Director, SyngentaAnnual Conference - 10 November 2011
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Agriculture in Europe
• Essential role in world leading Agri-Food Industry
• Best growing conditions anywhere on the planet
• Crop protection industry proud of its contribution
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We need to change to be recognized and understood
• Engage in a different way
• Be more open, transparent
• Inspire people in what we do
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A clearer vision of our role
Enable European agriculture to…
• be safe & sustainable
• value creating & innovative
• embrace science & technology
• protect natural resources
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Live our core values
• Openness
• Proactivity
• Responsibility
• Transparency
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Four new fundamental commitments
1. Protect & conserve water
2. Improve farmer & public health
3. Increase food safety, quality, and affordability
4. Enhance biodiversity
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A new Advisory Board
Full spectrum of opinions represented in the Board
Growers and FarmersWater Managers ConsumersRegulatoryAuthoritiesNGOs
ManufacturersRetailersEpidemiologists Academics
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A new organization focused on adding value
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The next steps on our journey
• Push back the boundaries
• Challenge ourselves
• Be challenged by others
• Work together