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Monsanto India Limited is a subsidiary of Monsanto established in 1949 in Mumbai. It is an agribusiness and biotechnology company. Monsanto aims to help farmers double corn, soybean, and cotton yields from 2000 to 2030 through its Sustainable Yield Initiative while reducing the use of key resources like water and land per unit of output. It is committed to making farmers of all sizes, including over 5 million resource-poor families, more productive. As part of this initiative, Monsanto pledged $10 million towards rice and wheat research. Success in agriculture requires ongoing research rather than miracles, as the plant biologist Norman Borlaug noted.
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Introduction
When you think of Monsanto, the phrase
genetically modified
likely comes to mind. The Monsanto Company is the world’s largest seed company, with sales of $13.5 billion. It specializes in biotechnology, or the genetic manipulation of organisms. Monsanto scientists have spent the last few decades modifying crops—often by inserting new genes or adapting existing genes within plant seeds—to meet certain aims, such as higher crop yields or insect resistance. Monsanto develops genetically engineered seeds of plants that can survive weeks of drought, ward off weeds, and kill invasive insects. Monsanto’s genetically modified (GM) seeds have increased the quantity and availability of crops, helping farmers worldwide increase food production and revenues.
Today, 90 percent of the world’s GM seeds are sold by Monsanto or companies that use Monsanto genes. Yet Monsanto has met its share of criticism from sources as diverse as governments, farmers, activists, and advocacy groups. Monsanto supporters say the company creates solutions to world hunger by generating higher crop yields and hardier plants. Critics accuse the multinational giant of attempting to take over the world’s food supply and destroying biodiversity. The announcement that Bayer AG is acquiring Monsanto for $66 billion has intensified these concerns because the acquisition would create a company that would command over one-fourth of the world’s seeds and pesticides market. Since biotechnology is relatively new, critics also express concerns about the possibility of negative health and environmental effects from biotech food. These criticisms have not kept Monsanto from becoming one of the world’s most successful businesses.
This analysis first looks at the history of Monsanto as it progressed from a chemical company to an organization focused on biotechnology. It then examines Monsanto’s current focus on developing GM seeds, including stakeholder concerns regarding the safety and environmental effects of these seeds. Next, we discuss key ethical concerns, including organizational misconduct and patent issues. We also look at Monsanto’s corporate responsibility initiatives. We conclude by examining the challenges and opportunities that Monsanto may face in the future.
History: From Chemicals to Food
Monsanto was founded by John E. Queeny in 1901 in St. Louis, Missouri. He named the company after his wife, Olga Monsanto Queeny. The company’s first product was the artificial sweetener saccharine, which it sold to Coca-Cola. Monsanto also sold Coca-Cola caffeine extract and vanillin, an artificial vanilla flavoring. At the start of World War I, company leaders realized the growth opportunities in the industrial chemicals industry and renamed the company The Monsanto Chemical Company. The company began specializing in plastics, its own agricultural chemicals, and synthetic rubbers.
Due to its.
1-1Introduction When you think of Monsanto, the phrase genet
1-1Introduction
When you think of Monsanto, the phrase genetically
modified likely comes to mind. The Monsanto Company is the
world's largest seed company, with sales of over $15.9 billion. It
specializes in biotechnology, or the genetic manipulation of
organisms. Monsanto scientists have spent the last few decades
modifying crops—often by inserting new genes or adapting
existing genes within plant seeds—to meet certain aims, such as
higher crop yields or insect resistance. Monsanto develops
genetically-engineered seeds of plants that can survive weeks of
drought, ward off weeds, and kill invasive insects. Monsanto's
genetically modified (GM) seeds have increased the quantity
and availability of crops, helping farmers worldwide increase
food production and revenues.
Today, 90 percent of the world's GM seeds are sold by Monsanto
or companies that use Monsanto genes. Monsanto also holds a
70 to 100 percent market share on certain crops. Yet Monsanto
has met its share of criticism from sources as diverse as
governments, farmers, activists, and advocacy groups.
Monsanto supporters say the company creates solutions to
world hunger by generating higher crop yields and hardier
plants. Critics accuse the multinational giant of attempting to
take over the world's food supply and destroying biodiversity.
Since biotechnology is relatively new, critics also express
concerns about the possibility of negative health and
environmental effects from biotech food. A Harris Poll shows
that Monsanto is considered to be the fourth most hated
company in the United States. However, these criticisms have
not kept Monsanto from becoming one of the world's most
successful businesses.
This analysis first looks at the history of Monsanto as it
progressed from a chemical company to an organization
focused on biotechnology. It then examines Monsanto's current
focus on developing GM seeds, including stakeholder concerns
regarding the safety and environmental effects of these seeds.
Next, we discuss key ethical concerns, including organizational
misconduct and patent issues. We also look at Monsanto's
corporate responsibility initiatives. We conclude by examining
the challenges and opportunities that Monsanto may face in the
future.
1-2History: From Chemicals to
Food
Monsanto was founded by John F. Queeny in 1901 in St. Louis,
Missouri. He named the company after his wife, Olga Monsanto
Queeny. The company's first product was the artificial
sweetener saccharine, which it sold to Coca-Cola. Monsanto also
sold Coca-Cola caffeine extract and vanillin, an artificial vanilla
flavoring. At the start of World War I, company leaders realized
the growth opportunities in the industrial chemicals industry
and renamed the company The Monsanto Chemical Company.
The company began specializing in plastics, its own agricultural
chemicals, and synthetic rubbers.
Due to its expanding product lines, the company's name was
changed bac ...
1-1Introduction When you think of Monsanto, the phrase genet
1-1Introduction
When you think of Monsanto, the phrase genetically
modified likely comes to mind. The Monsanto Company is the
world's largest seed company, with sales of over $15.9 billion. It
specializes in biotechnology, or the genetic manipulation of
organisms. Monsanto scientists have spent the last few decades
modifying crops—often by inserting new genes or adapting
existing genes within plant seeds—to meet certain aims, such as
higher crop yields or insect resistance. Monsanto develops
genetically-engineered seeds of plants that can survive weeks of
drought, ward off weeds, and kill invasive insects. Monsanto's
genetically modified (GM) seeds have increased the quantity
and availability of crops, helping farmers worldwide increase
food production and revenues.
Today, 90 percent of the world's GM seeds are sold by Monsanto
or companies that use Monsanto genes. Monsanto also holds a
70 to 100 percent market share on certain crops. Yet Monsanto
has met its share of criticism from sources as diverse as
governments, farmers, activists, and advocacy groups.
Monsanto supporters say the company creates solutions to
world hunger by generating higher crop yields and hardier
plants. Critics accuse the multinational giant of attempting to
take over the world's food supply and destroying biodiversity.
Since biotechnology is relatively new, critics also express
concerns about the possibility of negative health and
environmental effects from biotech food. A Harris Poll shows
that Monsanto is considered to be the fourth most hated
company in the United States. However, these criticisms have
not kept Monsanto from becoming one of the world's most
successful businesses.
This analysis first looks at the history of Monsanto as it
progressed from a chemical company to an organization
focused on biotechnology. It then examines Monsanto's current
focus on developing GM seeds, including stakeholder concerns
regarding the safety and environmental effects of these seeds.
Next, we discuss key ethical concerns, including organizational
misconduct and patent issues. We also look at Monsanto's
corporate responsibility initiatives. We conclude by examining
the challenges and opportunities that Monsanto may face in the
future.
1-2History: From Chemicals to
Food
Monsanto was founded by John F. Queeny in 1901 in St. Louis,
Missouri. He named the company after his wife, Olga Monsanto
Queeny. The company's first product was the artificial
sweetener saccharine, which it sold to Coca-Cola. Monsanto also
sold Coca-Cola caffeine extract and vanillin, an artificial vanilla
flavoring. At the start of World War I, company leaders realized
the growth opportunities in the industrial chemicals industry
and renamed the company The Monsanto Chemical Company.
The company began specializing in plastics, its own agricultural
chemicals, and synthetic rubbers.
Due to its expanding product lines, the company's name was
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When you think of Monsanto, the phrase
genetically modified
likely comes to mind. The Monsanto Company is the world’s largest seed company, with sales of $13.5 billion. It specializes in biotechnology, or the genetic manipulation of organisms. Monsanto scientists have spent the last few decades modifying crops—often by inserting new genes or adapting existing genes within plant seeds—to meet certain aims, such as higher crop yields or insect resistance. Monsanto develops genetically engineered seeds of plants that can survive weeks of drought, ward off weeds, and kill invasive insects. Monsanto’s genetically modified (GM) seeds have increased the quantity and availability of crops, helping farmers worldwide increase food production and revenues.
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1-1Introduction When you think of Monsanto, the phrase genet
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specializes in biotechnology, or the genetic manipulation of
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modifying crops—often by inserting new genes or adapting
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higher crop yields or insect resistance. Monsanto develops
genetically-engineered seeds of plants that can survive weeks of
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organisms. Monsanto scientists have spent the last few decades
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existing genes within plant seeds—to meet certain aims, such as
higher crop yields or insect resistance. Monsanto develops
genetically-engineered seeds of plants that can survive weeks of
drought, ward off weeds, and kill invasive insects. Monsanto's
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and availability of crops, helping farmers worldwide increase
food production and revenues.
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Since biotechnology is relatively new, critics also express
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- 2. Agribusiness management project Monsanto India Limited (MIL) a subsidiary of Monsanto (USA) is a research based biotechnology company was incorporated on 8th December 1949 as a private limited Company at Mumbai.
- 3. About Monsanto Former type – Subsidiary Industry – Agribusiness Fate - Acquired by Bayer Founded - September 26, 1901; 118 years ago Reformed in 2000 (Spun off from Pharmacia & Upjohn) Founder - John Francis Queeny Defunct - June 7, 2018; 16 months ago Headquarters - Creve Coeur, Missouri, U.S. Key people - Hugh Grant,Pierre Courduroux Products – Herbicides ,Crop Seeds ,GMOs Owner – Bayer Website - https://monsanto.com /
- 4. Monsanto’s Sustainable Yield Initiative Conserve Mo re Improve Farmers’ Lives Produce Mor e Help corn, soy & co tton farmers doubl e yields Reduce use of key resour ces by 1/3 per unit of out put Farmers of all sizes become more productive, including >5M people in resource-po or farm families
- 5. Goal: Help farmers double yields of corn, soybeans a nd cotton from 2000-2030
- 6. Commitment: Help farmers reduce use of key resources used in ag riculture by 1/3 per unit of output
- 7. Commitment: Farmers of all sizes become more productive, including 5M people in resource-poor families Source: CI MMYT
- 8. Food for All: Rice and Wheat $10 Million for Research
- 9. "There are no miracles i n agricultural production ." Dr. Norman Borlaug Source: IRRI
- 10. Efforts by :- • Kanika - nag • Sharon - masih • Priyanka - das • Kartik - bhardwaj • Akarsh • Department – AIOA • Section - C
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- There are no miracles in agricultural production, just a lot of hard work and dedication. At Monsanto, we believe in the power of science to help improve our collective ability to produce more food while conserving more resources. This fellowship will help bring the power of science to the wheat and rice.