R&D
To meet our 2030 commitments Monsanto has adopted a new vision for agriculture built upon three pillars. These pillars are advanced breeding, biotechnology, and improved agronomic practices. When all three components are fully integrated we can provide the best tools and technology to farmers so that they can meet the goals of feeding, clothing, and fuelling the world.

BREEDING
Breeding is largely focused on improving the overall genetics of a crop by using technology to identify the most powerful plant breeding stock.

BIOTECHNOLOGY
Biotechnology, or genetic engineering, is the process of inserting a gene from one species, like a plant or a bacterium, into another species. At Monsanto our biotechnology work is concentrated on but not limited to corn, cotton, soybeans and canola.

AGRONOMICS
Agronomic practices are steps farmers incorporate into their farm management systems to improve soil quality, enhance water use, manage crop residue and improve the environment through better fertilizer management.
Monsanto’s Global R&D Pipeline:
http://www.monsanto.com/products/Pages/research-development-pipeline.aspx#/Overview

