Commitment N° 2: To innovate to produce more and better

Limagrain's major objective in its research programs is to improve the performances of its plant varieties in agronomy, quality and industrial aptitudes performances. It is often forgotten that several pests and pathogens attack plants and diminish both the quantity and the quality of our food resources. With these issues in mind we can better understand the role of breeders who improve plants by creating varieties that respond to abiotic stresses (drought, cold, heat, soil salinity) and biotic stresses (insects, viruses, bacteria, fungi, weeds). They also seek out specific qualities for human and animal nutrition and varieties that are better adapted to industrial needs. In a context where farmers are confronted with legislation that reduces the range of products to fight against diseases, our researchers and agronomists are mobilized to imagine the most efficient solutions.

• The stakes for society: Meet the growing evolution of mankind's needs
• To share knowledge in order to improve agricultural production
• To organize traced chains to ensure the authenticity of our products
• To integrate the criteria of nutrition and health into product development
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