The Productivity Pillar
Reliable crop production is essential to a resilient food system. Supporting efficient, high-quality, and economically viable agricultural production is central to how Valent U.S.A. evaluates the solutions it brings to market.
Sustainability at Valent is guided by three interconnected pillars: people, planet, and productivity. Together, these pillars shape product development and real-world application, reinforcing a balanced approach that protects natural resources, supports operational performance, and helps enable the consistent production of high-quality crops.
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The Productivity pillar focuses on the performance and efficiency of modern crop production systems. Through defined sustainability criteria, Valent evaluates how products and practices support balanced pest management, efficient resource use, and strong crop outcomes that contribute to long-term agricultural success.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Three primary criteria guide this evaluation. Each is supported by a structured review process, and products that meet established thresholds are designated with corresponding criteria icons.
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IPM-Friendly
Supports compatibility within integrated pest management programs that emphasize science-based decision-making, protection of beneficial organisms, and responsible resistance management.
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Improves Crop Production Efficiency
Highlights products evaluated for their ability to protect yield, support plant health, and promote efficient use of production inputs across diverse cropping systems.
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Enhances Quality
Recognizes solutions assessed for their ability to enhance crop appearance, grade, and overall market value while helping reduce quality-related losses.
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Supporting Integrated Pest Management and Responsible Control
Integrated pest management (IPM) plays a critical role in sustainable crop production. Valent evaluates products for compatibility within IPM programs that emphasize pest monitoring, economic thresholds, and science-based decision-making.
Assessments consider how solutions integrate with other control tools and management strategies, while supporting resistance management and protection of beneficial organisms. By promoting balanced pest control approaches, Valent helps growers maintain effective crop protection programs that remain viable over time.
This focus on integration and long-term effectiveness reinforces the importance of thoughtful, science-based crop management.
Improving Crop Production Efficiency
Efficient production systems are essential to meeting growing food demands while making responsible use of available resources. Valent solutions are evaluated for their ability to protect yield, support plant vigor, and promote consistent performance in the field.
By helping manage pests, diseases, weeds, and nematodes, these solutions contribute to reliable harvest outcomes and improved use of water, nutrients, and other inputs. Strong field performance supports operational efficiency and helps growers maintain productive, economically viable farming operations.
Enhancing Crop Quality and Market Value
Crop quality plays a vital role in both profitability and food supply reliability. Valent evaluates products for their ability to support improvements in crop appearance, grade, and overall marketability across a range of production systems.
By helping reduce losses associated with quality issues and supporting higher-value outcomes, these solutions contribute to more consistent returns for growers while maintaining responsible production practices.
Strong quality outcomes help ensure that more of what is grown meets market expectations and reaches the food supply.
A Productivity-Focused Approach to Sustainable Agriculture
By prioritizing IPM compatibility, production efficiency, and crop quality, Valent reinforces its commitment to supporting resilient and profitable agricultural systems.
This productivity-focused approach is one of three pillars guiding Valent’s broader sustainability strategy, alongside supporting people and protecting the planet to help secure the future of agriculture.
To learn more about Valent U.S.A.’s sustainability commitments and how the people, planet, and productivity pillars work together, visit our sustainability criteria page.