Bayer Safe Use Ambassador

• In partnership with universities, we train agricultural students on the safe and responsible use of crop protection products. In return, the Safe Use Ambassadors sow the seed of safety in their local communities by training thousands of smallholder farmers. Every year, we also reward the most dedicated student from every country with an all-inclusive trip to Bayer Crop Science headquarters in Monheim, Germany, where they get to exchange with other Ambassadors from the agricultural and medical sector and foster their knowledge of safe use.
• Furthermore, we collaborate with agricultural ministries and regulators for the sake of knowledge exchange and capacity building. This enables us to expand our network of agricultural professionals and promote the responsible and sustainable use of crop protection products worldwide.

• In 2022, we extended our Safe Use Ambassador Program to the medical sector, offering customized training and access to information and materials on the prevention and treatment of agrochemicals-related poisonings, snake bites, and heat strokes. 
• Through the program, we equip medical students with vital knowledge on the treatment and prevention of crop protection products-related incidents. In turn, they apply this expertise during their future practice in rural communities. To recognize exceptional students, every year we offer an educational, all-inclusive trip to Bayer Crop Science headquarters in Monheim, Germany which allows them to expand their networks by connecting with fellow Ambassadors from both the medical and agricultural sectors, as well as Bayer scientists and global managers.
• However, training alone is not enough. To ensure the long-term reduction of incidents, we encourage our ambassadors to report any incidents related to the use of our crop protection products to us. Furthermore, through our partnerships with poison control centers and rural doctors, we aim to expand our database and enhance the post-sale monitoring of our products on the market. This data shall allow us to better identify how we can improve our portfolio and service management, making our products safer every day.
• In addition, we plan to further extend the program by partnering with the Better Life Farming (BLF) network and assigning a trained medical practitioner to each BLF for enhanced knowledge transfer. To support the healthcare needs of these communities, we will provide snake antivenom antidotes and other items, such as dietary supplements, vitamins, and sunscreen.

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• Since 2020, we are regularly conducting webinars and online events for all agricultural and medical sector stakeholders. The main goal is to promote the importance of farmer safety and environmental protection, as well as to provide supporting tools and services.
• The webinars also provide a platform for academia and public officials to exchange knowledge and best practices on the safe use of crop protection products and technologies. We collaborate with leading universities and research institutes to share the latest scientific findings and innovative solutions in the field.
• The webinars are free of charge and the recordings are available on-demand for our ambassadors. By providing free and accessible online resources, we hope to promote the wider adoption of safe and sustainable practices in the agriculture sector.