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Table 1. Overview of agri-biotechnological mega firms in 2003. US$ million, units and percentages. |
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Sales |
Employment |
R&D investment |
Share of local ancillaries in the total sales of the corporation |
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Monsanto |
4,936 |
13,200 |
527 |
7% |
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Syngenta |
6,578 |
19,000 |
727 |
1% |
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Dupont* |
5,500 |
n/a |
240 |
2% |
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Dow Agrosciences |
3,008 |
5,700 |
n/a |
4% |
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Bayer Crop Science |
6,917 |
19,400 |
872 |
0% |
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Basf |
4,001 |
n/a |
301 |
n/a |
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Total |
30,940 |
57,300 |
2,667 |
3% |
*Pionner, a Dupont ancillary, R&D investment. |
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