A transnational company, one of the world leaders in the production and sale of seeds, Monsanto produces seeds of corn, soybeans, cotton. It also produces herbicides that are aimed at controlling weeds. In America, the company controls more than 80% of corn and 90% of soybeans. Actively introduces conventional crops.
History of the company's development
The founder is John Francis Queenie. Initially, it was a chemical company, which eventually became a concern and focused its activities on agriculture.In 1996, the company launched the first genetically modified crops on the market, which gave good results and began to be in great demand.
In the 70s, the Roundup brand was launched, under which the famous herbicide glyphosate was produced. This is a biological herbicide that does not harm humans.
In the early 90s, the company refocused on obtaining and producing new varieties of seeds.
In 2005, the agricultural company Monsanto acquired the largest company that specializes in the production of elite seeds of vegetables and fruits. Subsequently, more than 50 small seed companies operating throughout the world were affiliated. This led to severe criticism from society.
Achievements in the global market
The concern gained fame and fortune as a result of the fact that in the 80s it began developing genetically modified products and tested them in the fields. An achievement in the world market is the creation of a herbicide and its presentation under different brands.
This herbicide is based on the newest active ingredient. This is an effective aid in the fight against various weeds. Its effect was not selective; it destroyed everything in its path, even chemical-resistant weeds.
Thanks to this, the number of mechanical treatments of the field decreased. After the appearance of this substance, the methods of weed control that were previously used were revised. A new concept appears - chemical steam. This is the replacement of mechanical tillage with chemical ones. Labor productivity increases and fuel costs are reduced. After all, now there is no need to cultivate and harrow fields.
In 2000, the Monsanto agricultural company's patent expired.More than 50 companies around the world have begun producing glyphosate-based products.
This is one of the company's global achievements.
Selling GMOs is profitable, especially to companies with a large number of patents.
Advantages of seed products
Monsanto offers farmers a wide range of elite seeds: corn, soybeans, cotton, wheat, repack. Thanks to the use of the latest technologies to create products, seeds meet all the wishes and needs of farmers.
Product management is the main and serious task of the company. Environmental standards must not only be adhered to, but also exceeded.
From a market point of view, the company is actively developing and has large revenues. But this does not come without criticism. Previously, society criticized the company's products because they were genetically modified.
Today, a new surge of dissatisfaction among farmers is that the products are too good. The advantage of seeds is that you can get more food per hectare for less money. Traditional breeding increases yields, and genetic engineering protects crops from pests, weeds and droughts.
The next hit that the company is preparing is a new type of corn. It will contain 8 genes. Corn will be resistant to drought and herbicides, will require a minimum of fertilizers, and will produce a high yield.
Agronomists complain about the high price, but do not stop buying seeds, because they have many advantages.
If we take America, then 90% of soybeans and 80% of corn are grown from Monsanto seeds.
Plant protection products
One of the problems of gardeners and agronomists is weed control. Roundup is an effective weed killer. It is the most popular drug in agriculture.When used correctly, it does not harm bees, humans or the environment. The product does not affect soil activity; planting work can be carried out 5 days after treatment.
This method showed good results on fields that are susceptible to wind and water corrosion. And also in those regions where fuel prices are high.
Treatment with the drug is carried out 2 times. The first treatment is in the spring, when the weeds have already grown. Rain after the procedure reduces the effectiveness of the drug. In the second half of summer, the drug is used for shrubs.
conclusions
Every year, farmers evaluate companies and select the most profitable business partners. Monsanto's advantage is that people trust it. Agronomists are confident that when using seeds they will give 100% germination and high yield.
The Monsanto agricultural company is the provision of elite varieties of selected seeds, a guarantee of harvest with a minimum of costs, as well as safe plant protection.
