2021 BROCHURE the LONG LOOK the Pioneer Way of Doing Business
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2021 BROCHURE THE LONG LOOK The Pioneer way of doing business We are an international company with a unique combination of cultures, languages and experiences. Our technologies and business environment have changed dramatically since Henry A. Wallace first founded the Hi-Bred Corn Company in 1926. This Long Look business philosophy – our attitude toward research, production and marketing, and the worldwide network of Pioneer employees – will always remain true to the four simple statements which have guided us since our early years: We strive to produce the best products in the market. We deal honestly and fairly with our employees, sales representatives, business associates, customers and stockholders. We aggressively market our products without misrepresentation. We provide helpful management information to assist customers in making optimum profits from our products. MADE TO GROW™ Farming is becoming increasingly more complex and the stakes ever higher. Managing a farm is one of the most challenging and critical businesses on earth. Each day, farmers have to make decisions and take risks that impact their immediate and future profitability and growth. For those who want to collaborate to push as hard as they can, we are strivers too. Drawing on our deep heritage of innovation and breadth of farming knowledge, we spark radical and transformative new thinking. And we bring everything you need — the high performing seed, the advanced technology and business services — to make these ideas reality. We are hungry for your success and ours. With us, you will be equipped to ride the wave of changing trends and extract all possible value from your farm — to grow now and for the future. You will leave your comfort zone, go where you haven’t gone before, and break through to new frontiers. Pioneer is committed to improving peoples’ lives and livelihoods. Our primary focus on the customer has earned us the reputation of being trustworthy, earnest and likeable. Our dedication and commitment to finding agricultural solutions to help improve crop yields and increase the productivity of farmers around the globe remains the cornerstone of our business. OUR PURPOSE To enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. OUR VALUES Enrich Lives Stand Tall We commit to enhancing We are leaders and act lives and the land boldly Be Curious Build Together We innovate relentlessly We grow by working together Be Upstanding Live Safely We always do what’s right We embrace safety and the environment in all we do PIONEER MAKES AGRICULTURE IN SOUTH AFRICA BETTER “We will become the grower’s ultimate resource, with AGRONOMY customised solutions that help maximise their profits.” SUCCESSFUL CROP MANAGEMENT Successful crop management needs the effective and innovative use of available agronomy references and information – especially because we are experiencing challenging times. The availability of advisors and research-based information forms the base for fundamental decision-making. R igh t s pr ill od At Pioneer, we are committed to bettering crop management. Our mission is to k u s c help maximise grain production by providing useful information that is based on e t rc r o ig intensive and innovative research. f h s t le h a e S c t THE PIONEER AGRONOMY TEAM a r The crop scientist team specialises in producing and improving food crops by developing certain experiments and methods. They have to think critically to solve problems and they plan certain studies to help improve the yield of crops. The goal Most trusted advisors Best customer solutions is to work scientifically to produce the best crop on the most consequent base possible for any situation. It is a diverse team and each agronomist specialises in a H specific crop or in a specific aspect of crop production. e l p c The innovative research and data analysing methods that the team uses are based u s t e on farm-size research, and allows us to manage other variable factors that have an o is m rt impact on crop management. The latest research and unique digital programmes e e r p s x are used to better grain production and to add value for the farmer with Pioneer m e a genetics. k ed e lis sm ia a ec The Pioneer agronomy team broadens their scope of research and accelerates rt d Sp ecisi innovative information to supply the farmer with value-adding data in order to ons make informed choices throughout the year. The next step is to maximise precision farming by creating different management zones to be able to provide better information. The management zones help us to understand how the genetics react on the environment, and by stacking the data, it can lead to accurate hybrid recommendations. The right product for the right hectare can then be recommended. By using this digital technology, the Pioneer agronomy team PRODUCTIVITY can make better hybrid recommendations and thereby ensure that the farmer understands his land. He can then make informed decisions to maximise yields and Live the brand Performance predictability Demand planning effectiveness and to reduce risks. By doing that, we strive to ensure food security with Pioneer genetics. INTERNAL PROCESSES Know the strategy Know the business Hands-on knowledge KNOWLEDGE PROBULK™ SYSTEM FACILITY TAKE NOTE UNIQUE TO PIONEER UNIQUE TO PIONEER BENEFITS OF PROBULK SYSTEM For the productive use of the delivery system, In SA, the trailer is exclusively manufactured • The facility is situated in Hendrina, • End product is of outstanding quality you will use about 1 500 ha corn or 800 ha for Pioneer to ensure that parts and services Mpumalanga – centrally located in soya per PROBOX® seed handling system are quickly accessible. the main soy grower area of SA • Quick supply of treated seed trailer. Why? The trailer is designed to transport four • The aim is specifically to apply seed • Boxes are supplied directly on the • This means 2 x 12 or 16 rows of PROBOX seed handling systems which is treatment quicker to soybeans farm planters per trailer equivalent to four tons of seed. The trailer can transport maize and soya seed. • With this, quicker and better • Convenient access to Pioneer • Seed volumes required are 20-25 spreading of Pioneer genetics and genetics and technology boxes of maize per 1 500 ha or 60 quality is assured boxes of soybeans per 800 ha • Seed distribution is by means of PROBOX seed handling system • Thus you fill the planter boxes only once a day for maize, and five • Boxes can be reused times for soybeans • Remember, you can load different cultivars on the wagon BENEFITS OF THE PROBOX SEED HANDLING SYSTEM It takes only eight minutes to fill the planter boxes with seed and fertiliser, and both tasks are completed simultaneously. Up to six planter boxes can be filled without moving the trailer. Speed and Other benefits include: handling of the trailer is really good • Protection against rats and mice Moves faster by road than usual trailers and is a high quality for high- • Safe and easy storage value product. • Easy handling Waterproof – from top to bottom and can be used for soya and corn seeds. • Reusable FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR PROBOX® AND PROBULK™ OFFERINGS SCAN THIS QR CODE: BIOTECHNOLOGY GUIDE 2021 This includes, without limitation, the following: • Adhering to directions of use on all seeds, and labels for pesticides ® PIONEER BRAND PRODUCTS • Implementing Insect Resistance Management (IRM) practices, before and after planting, for specific biotech traits as required by Pioneer and South African authorities • For crops or material containing biotech traits, confirming trait acceptance and intended uses and destinations with grain handlers prior to delivery or using those products on-farm • No exportation of seeds or any other material containing biotech traits into countries where the product is not allowed or registered, including through a third party • Implementing any additional stewardship requirements that Pioneer deems necessary for a particular product (e.g. grain or feed use restrictions and geographical planting restrictions) WHY IS STEWARDSHIP IMPORTANT? Proper stewardship of products is important because it offers the following benefits to growers: • Access to Pioneer germplasm and biotech trait technologies in its seed products, subject to signing of the TUA. • Following IRM requirements delays the development of insect resistance to incorporated plant protection technologies and help to maintain the long-term durability of these technologies • Using seed products solely for producing a single commercial crop encourages the development of better, high yield potential germplasm and additional technologies and innovations, further improving agricultural productivity OUR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE THROUGH STEWARDSHIP® Pioneer is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship® (ETS). Pioneer® brand products are commercialised in accordance with ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance and in compliance STEWARDSHIP OVERVIEW with the Pioneer policies regarding stewardship of those products. Crops and materials containing biotech traits may only be exported to or used, processed or sold in jurisdictions where all necessary A MESSAGE ABOUT STEWARDSHIP regulatory approvals have been granted for those particular crops and materials. It is a violation of national and international laws to move materials containing biotech traits across borders When Pioneer introduces a new product in the market, we are in it for the long haul. Our philosophy into jurisdictions where their import is not permitted. Growers should discuss these issues with of product stewardship means responsible management of the life cycle of our technologies, every their purchaser or grain handler to confirm the purchaser or handler’s position on products being step of the way – from initial research to the discontinuation of a product – for maximum product purchased. Excellence Through Stewardship® is a registered trademark of the Excellence Through value, benefits and longevity.