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The video discusses the evolving role of technology in agriculture, highlighting the shift from traditional breeding to biotechnology and data-driven approaches. It explores investment strategies in the agricultural sector, emphasizing the importance of innovation to meet growing food demands. The discussion also covers financial strategies, including shareholder returns and growth through R&D and M&A. Finally, it touches on company structure and personal career experiences within DuPont.

What was the primary focus of agricultural science in the 1940s and 1950s?

• Data-driven approaches

• Digital agriculture

• Biotechnology

• Breeding and hybridization

What is one of the main challenges that the agriculture industry faces due to climate change?

• Increased crop yield

• Regulatory ease

• Product resistance

• Lower consumer demand

What role does technology play in modern agriculture according to the speaker?

• It increases the cost of farming

• It replaces traditional farming methods

• It reduces the need for innovation

• It helps design efficient crop protection products

How does DowDuPont plan to return value to its shareholders?

• By increasing product prices

• Through employee bonuses

• Through share buybacks and dividends

• By reducing R&D investments

Which area is DowDuPont considering for potential acquisitions to enhance growth?

• Automobile industry

• Biological space microbials

• Textile manufacturing

• Real estate

What is a significant difference between Monsanto and DowDuPont in terms of earnings?

• Monsanto has a stronger licensing business

• DowDuPont has more employees

• Monsanto focuses on digital agriculture

• DowDuPont has a larger market share

What has been a constant passion for the speaker throughout their career at DuPont?

• Sales and marketing

• Finance

• Technology

• Agriculture