Feeding 8 billion people with limited arable land is one of the modern world's most pressing headaches. Add to that a growing concern over the impact intensified farming practices can have on local ecosystems and biodiversity and you get a sense of the challenges facing a company like Bayer.

Founded in the mid-19th century, Bayer is one of Germany's oldest companies. Originally a pure pharmaceuticals manufacturer it diversified into crop science with the purchase of the agribusiness Monsanto in 2019. Its chief executive, Werner Baumann, has overseen that shift and with it the juggling of food security, conservation, and the welfare of farmers and consumers worldwide.

In this second instalment of Trade Offs, Mr Baumann talks to Fidelity International's Global Head of Investment Research Ned Salter about he works to align those issues and what Bayer is doing to boost crop yields while remaining environmentally and socially sustainable.

Listen to the analysis of this interview by Fidelity's investment team here.

Watch video clips and read bonus material from the interview here.

Feeding 8 billion people with limited arable land is one of the modern world's most pressing headaches. Add to that a growing concern over the impact intensified farming practices can have on local ecosystems and biodiversity and you get a sense of the challenges facing a company like Bayer.
Founded in the mid-19th century, Bayer is one of Germany's oldest companies. Originally a pure pharmaceuticals manufacturer it diversified into crop science with the purchase of the agribusiness Monsanto in 2019. Its chief executive, Werner Baumann, has overseen that shift and with it the juggling of food security, conservation, and the welfare of farmers and consumers worldwide.
In this second instalment of Trade Offs, Mr Baumann talks to Fidelity International's Global Head of Investment Research Ned Salter about he works to align those issues and what Bayer is doing to boost crop yields while remaining environmentally and socially sustainable.
<a href="https://pod.fo/e/161957">Listen to the analysis of this interview by Fidelity's investment team here.</a>
<a href="https://www.fidelityinternational.com/editorial/podcast/trade-offs-bayer-how-to-feed-8-billion-people-without-ruining-the-planet-d19004-en5/">Watch video clips and read bonus material from the interview here.</a>

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Fidelity Answers is a podcast channel from Fidelity International's editorial team. From tech cycles to The End of the Cycle, from downside protection to the upside of ESG, we bring you in depth conversations and the latest ideas from our analysts, portfolio managers and investment directors to explore the latest investment thinking.
As well as topical standalone episodes you'll find our series 'The Investor's Guide to China' where we put the economic powerhouse under the microscope with on-the-ground experts; and 'Fundamentals', a series where the analysts discuss the implications of their latest research, from 5G technology to the plight of the Orangutan.&nbsp;
***If you enjoy Fidelity Answers then whey not listen to our other show, 'Rich Pickings: Fidelity's Asset Allocation Podcast', where each month we dive into the latest market trends with Fidelity's asset allocation group, asking them how they're positioned and why. What will the portfolio managers reveal about their investment strategies? What are the team's hot cakes this month? And what would they drop like a hot potato?&nbsp;

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Fidelity Answers is an investor's podcast channel from Fidelity International. Looking for invaluable sector and market commentary? Then this is the place for you. From downside protection to the upside of ESG, we bring you in depth conversations and the latest ideas from our analysts and portfolio managers to explore the best investment thinking.

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