BASF Report 2021 Management’s Report – Business Models of the Segments 35 As one of the world’s leading agricultural solutions companies, we are committed to making a positive impact on sustainable agricul- ture and food systems. Our innovation-driven strategy for agricul- ture focuses on selected crops and their appropriate cultivation systems in specific regions. We integrate sustainability criteria into all business and portfolio decisions. In doing so, we help farmers achieve better yield – yield that is produced in ways that are recog- nized as valuable by society, are kind to the planet and enable farmers to produce economically. We leverage our expertise in research and development and our deep understanding of the way individual growers manage their farms to provide offers across technologies. These include novel solutions for seeds, traits, crop protection and digital products, which we link intelligently. This enables us to offer farmers solutions tailored to their region and crop systems to safeguard yields, miti- gate risks and fulfill societal requirements.