A leaflet providing a brief introduction to CropLife International and its areas of activities

A credit card size leaflet outlining CropLife's Vision, Mission and Values. The leaflet explains how CropLife wishes others to understand its role and the focus of its work as well as the values that shape its approach.

1.7 billion more mouths to feed by 2030; the ratio of arable land to population declining by 40-55%; 1.8 billion people living with absolute water scarcity by 2025. These are a few of the key factors affecting the future of agriculture

Agrochemical Industry Research and Development Expenditure report produced by Phillips McDougall for CropLife International

An overview of CropLife International's activities from 2006-2007

An overview of CropLife International's activities from 2005-2006

An overview of CropLife International's activities from 2004-2005

An overview of CropLife International's activities from 2003-2004

An overview of CropLife International's activities from 2002-2003

An overview of CropLife International's activities from 2001-2002

Stewardship is often described as the life-cycle approach to product management. It is the ethical way to manage crop protection and biotechnology products from their discovery and development, to their use and final disposal or phase out. CropLife International is committed to promoting effective stewardship in and away from the field, and believes that the appropriate management and use of our products helps underpin sustainable agriculture and safeguards the environment and public health.

This publication covers all aspects of crop protection product stewardship, from research and development to safe use, through to removal of obsolete stocks. The report represents another step in the process of developing practical indicators to help measure the impact of stewardship programmes and improve their efficiency

To support in-field training programmes for farmers, trainers and other agricultural workers using crop protection products, these guidelines bring together advice and recommendations in a simplified form.

These guidelines are for use by trainers, extension officers, farmers and other agricultural workers using crop protection products in tropical conditions. In conjuction with the "guidelines for the responsible and effective use of crop protection products" they provide sufficient information for operators to handle and apply crop protection products safely in a variety of climatic conditions worldwide

This booklet covers the important area of warehousing and storage of crop protection products. It includes advice on construction and operation of facilities, as well as procedures in case of emergency.

This booklet deals with the safe transport of crop protection products. It includes advice on type and maintenance of vehicles, proper route planning, labelling and handling of loads, training of operators and drivers, as well as procedures in case of emergency.

These guidelines have been prepared especially for the management of cases of poisoning and over-exposure where medical facilities may be limited

This brochure looks at the principles and strategies of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and explains how elements of IPM can be adopted at local level by the farmer depending on local conditions and the role of crop protection and biotechnology products. It also recognises training and education as important elements in the implementation of IPM systems to ensure that customers have safe and effective technologies to protect their crops

This leaflet summarises the brochure 'Integrated Pest Management - the way forward'. It summarises the principles and strategies of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and explains how elements of IPM can be adopted at local level by the farmer depending on local conditions and the role of crop protection and biotechnology products

Crop protection products enable farmers to protect their crops from noxious pests, but if handled or used inappropriately, they can pose a risk to people, wildlife and the environment. This leaflet shows how CropLife International's leading companies support container management policies and programmes as part of stewardship of their products

This leaflet describes how CropLife International and its leading members are working actively on the issue of obsolete stocks of crop protection products. It outlines the Africa Stockpiles Programme, a multi-stakeholder initiative with partners from national governments, aid agencies, international organisations and NGOs working together to dispose of 50,000 tonnes of obsolete pesticides from Africa

Crop protection products are biologically active chemicals and other agents, that are used to manage a range of agricultural pests. They are important tools that can be used effectively by farmers within an integrated pest management (IPM) strategy

Important areas of stewardship are ensuring the safety of the manufacturing process – to workers and the environment, as well as ensuring the quality of the product. Plant science companies recognise the direct environmental, economic and social benefits of improved manufacturing processes.
This leaflet shows how the industry supports good manufacturing practices.

The plant science industry promotes a lifecycle approach to managing their products; by adopting and promoting effective stewardship programmes, in partnership with a variety of stakeholders, the industry aims to maximise the benefits and minimise any risks arising from the use of crop protection products. Stewardship starts at the
research and development (R&D) stage, proceeding through manufacture, storage and transport and use, to eventual disposal of waste.
The goal of the industry’s research and development programmes is to improve the range and quality of its crop protection products as well as efficiency and safety of use.

Crop protection products need to be handled correctly in order to protect the environment and safety of workers and others. As part of the risk management regime, CropLife International, along with its member companies and associations, are committed to supporting initiatives that ensure that crop protection products are stored, transported and distributed safely and appropriately.

The case studies described in this publication demonstrate the innovativeness and diversity of IPM/Responsible Use projects in both developed and developing countries. To date, CropLife associations around the world have trained some three million people through IPM/Responsible Use programmes.

This booklet has been developed by the European Crop Protection Association to provide information for toll manufacturers on how to implement the "Guidelines for Contamination Prevention Standards for Toll Manufacturing Operations" effectively in their facilities. (see 'www.ecpa.eu' for their publication list)

The approaches and case studies contained in this publication illustrate the variety of ways in which the plant science industry contributes to biodiversity conservation. They show how product stewardship is implemented through a life-cycle approach to protect biodiversity both on and off the farm; how efforts to retain biodiversity on the farm contribute to more economic and efficient pest control; and how plant science companies are taking direct action to protect and enhance biodiversity on corporate land and in communities, for instance through tree growing activities.