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Archer Daniels Midland Company / 2006 Annual Report
CONNECTING
FARMERS WITH
THE WORLD
Investments in infrastructure provide attractive opportuni-
ties to add value to crops. Effective positioning of assets
increases both capacity and flexibility, which facilitate
stronger returns on capital.
In the global oilseeds market, South America gained the
leading position in soybean production and export several
years ago, with ample opportunities for further growth.
Land under cultivation can be increased dramatically.
Careful stewardship of farmland can create sustain-
able agriculture and economic growth for farmers, while
expanded soybean exports can meet the needs of millions
of people. All these benefits depend, however, on the
farmer’s ability to bring crops to market.
ADM is a major participant in South America’s agricultural
economy, with origination and export operations in Brazil,
Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia. The Company is facilitat-
ing expanded soybean production through investment in
river barges and storage elevators. As farms expand in size
and productivity, ADM will have assets in place to connect
local crops with global commodity markets. A similar
pattern of emerging agricultural growth is leading to new
ADM investment in Eastern European nations.
Oilseed demand is expected to continue growing to meet
rising demand for vegetable oils, animal feeds, biodiesel
fuels and other commodities. ADM can support and profit
from that growth through investment in well-positioned
facilities that connect local farmers to global markets.
At ADM’s soybean
facility in
Uberlandia, Brazil,
ADM Supervisor
Wellington dos Santos
(right) discusses
agricultural issues
with area farmer
Armando Mazzutti.