Syngenta CSO on Food Safety and Supply Chain Concerns

The video discusses global food safety issues exacerbated by COVID-19, malaria, and locust crises, highlighting economic impacts on low-income populations. It covers government and industry responses, emphasizing the importance of maintaining supply chains. Syngenta's sustainability goals are reinforced, focusing on resilience and local production. Worker safety and community support are also addressed.

What are some of the major challenges affecting food systems globally?

• Abundance of food supply

• Climate change and locust infestations

• Increased agricultural technology

• Stable economic conditions

How have governments responded to maintain the food supply chain during the pandemic?

• By halting all agricultural activities

• By classifying essential industries

• By increasing food prices

• By reducing food production

What is the current focus regarding supply chain operations?

• Rebuilding supply chains from scratch

• Ensuring existing supply chains continue to operate

• Eliminating international trade

• Focusing solely on local production

What is one potential benefit of local food production?

• Lower food quality

• Higher value for farmers

• Increased export restrictions

• Decreased consumer access

What is Syngenta's commitment towards sustainable agriculture?

• Decreasing farmer engagement

• Investing $2 billion in sustainable agriculture

• Reducing agricultural technology

• Focusing on non-renewable resources

How has Syngenta ensured worker safety during the pandemic?

• By ignoring safety protocols

• By implementing hygiene measures

• By closing all operations

• By reducing production

What role does technology play in Syngenta's communication with farmers?

• It has enhanced online dialogues

• It has been ineffective

• It has replaced all in-person meetings

• It has slowed down communication