Corteva Agriscience is helping position South African agriculture in a highly competitive global market—where success depends not just on yield, but on consistency, quality, and compliance with strict international standards. By acting as a strategic partner, the company delivers science-based solutions that improve productivity, support sustainable farming, and help farmers meet export requirements.
Competing in a demanding export market
South Africa remains a key exporter of crops such as maize, sunflower, soybeans, and sorghum. However, global market access is becoming more complex. Buyers now demand strict residue compliance, consistent grain quality, and clear proof of sustainable production practices.
To meet these expectations, Corteva provides farmers with advanced technologies and agronomic expertise. Its global research and development network ensures that local producers can align with international standards while maintaining competitiveness.
Leveraging global expertise with local support
Operating in more than 140 countries, Corteva brings global innovation to local farming conditions. This combination allows South African farmers to access proven technologies that perform under diverse and often unpredictable climates.
As challenges such as climate variability, rising input costs, and supply chain disruptions increase, this global-local approach helps farmers manage risk more effectively and remain resilient.
Driving productivity through innovation
Corteva’s investment in research and development has led to high-performance seed genetics designed for both yield and resilience. These hybrids and trait technologies help farmers maintain stable production—even in seasons affected by heat stress or erratic rainfall—while meeting the quality standards required for export markets.
The company also provides integrated crop protection solutions to combat weeds, pests, and diseases. These solutions not only protect yields but also ensure crop uniformity, which is essential for meeting grading specifications.
Improving efficiency on the farm
With input costs such as fertiliser, fuel, and agrochemicals continuing to rise, efficiency has become a priority. Corteva supports farmers with tools that help optimise input use, reduce waste, and improve returns per hectare.
Precision agriculture plays a key role here. By using data-driven insights, farmers can better understand variations within their fields and apply inputs more accurately. This leads to lower costs, improved productivity, and stronger environmental performance.
Supporting long-term sustainability
Corteva is also focused on improving soil health and long-term productivity. Through biological solutions such as microbial technologies and biostimulants, farmers can enhance nutrient cycling, strengthen root systems, and build more resilient soils.
These innovations help reduce dependence on synthetic inputs over time while maintaining strong yields—supporting both environmental and economic sustainability.
Building a resilient agricultural future
In today’s agricultural landscape, sustainability must go hand in hand with profitability. Corteva supports farmers in achieving this balance by combining advanced genetics, targeted crop protection, and precision farming tools.
By enabling efficient production, improving crop quality, and promoting responsible resource management, Corteva Agriscience continues to strengthen the resilience and global competitiveness of South African agriculture.
