Sinochem Group: Intimate service for ＂agriculture, rural areas and farmers” to ensure agricultural security

Company profile
Founded in 1950, Sinochem Group is a market-oriented multinational enterprise. It  is also the biggest agricultural input company (fertilizer, seed and agrochemicals) in China.
Challenge
As China is a big agricultural country, the misuse of fertilizer and pesticides leads to a vicious spiral. In recent decades, the area of rice which suffered disease pests and weeds has not decreased. These sufferings of both traditional and new kinds of pests and diseases are still breaking out，which decreases the biodiversity of farmland and greatly affected the quality of grain . In some area, the heavy pollution curtail grain production and declines the quality of farm products, and even traditional crops couldn’t be planted. Farmers’ expectations to increase production and income are hard to realize.
Solution
By establishing scientific fertilization service system and integrating resources, Sinochem builds a non-profit farming services system featuring fertilization knowledge communication, on-site service guide, and balanced fertilization service, to help farmers get more income with less fertilizer. Sinochem has been actively exploring modern agriculture plant protection techniques, expanding pesticide service system, and establishing a market integrated service group. Besides, the company also cooperates closely with agriculture technology extension centers and plant protection stations across the country, providing all-round technological services and support.
Achievements
By continuously improving service facilities and system, the competitiveness of agricultural industry chain has been enhanced. Its service ability has also been improved. The integrated plant protection has reduced the application amount of chemical pesticides, and protected the environment. Sinochem plant hospital helps farmers have a further understanding of the scientific use of pesticides, and learn more knowledge about plant disease prevention and control.
Prospect
Sinochem Group will continue to emphasize its service concept, improve service networking, and endeavor to be the vital role of main force in safeguarding country’s agricultural and food security.