Breeding for climate-resilient field crop and vegetable varieties is the key contribution global seed companies make to climate action and appears to have increased compared to 2016. Companies report ongoing investment in the development and marketing of climate-resilient varieties, through their own breeding programs or in collaboration with others. The diversity of their portfolio, provision of farmer training and services such as weather insurance are also mentioned as ways to help farmers adapt to changing climatic conditions. In terms of climate change mitigation, multiple companies are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions at operational and farm levels.
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