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Chapter 273 The Four Major Grain Merchants Who Have Lost

At the beginning of the new year, one piece of good news is brought to Syngenta.

Not only are the super seeds selling well overseas, but the sales of pesticides have also been brought to a new peak.

Due to the influence of the locust plague and geopolitical conflicts last year, the food shortage has become more and more serious. In order to ensure demand, many countries have pressed the pause button on food exports.

Therefore, when Huaxia enterprises began to send warmth to their door, the welcome they received was extremely warm.

Who would refuse super seeds that are more productive than Western genetically modified seeds and are cheaper?

All countries are used to buying seeds from the West. In other words, customers have been well educated, so there is no psychological burden to change to a seller with better quality and lower price.

During this period of time, Wang De greeted and sent them off at the headquarters, met with trade teams from one country after another, and negotiated orders one after another.

Today, he met with a trade group from the Ramould region, headed by agricultural enterprises from the Samba and Tingen countries.

After sitting down in the meeting room, Wang De began to introduce various super seeds with ease.

The other party listened carefully, nodded and talked from time to time, and seemed very satisfied.

He has seen a lot of such reactions from customers recently, and he couldn't help but smile happily, feeling that this wave of orders has stabilized.

However, when the time for customers to ask questions began, the first question raised was a bit of a surprise.

"Mr. Wang, we are very interested in super seeds, but what we need most now is chemical fertilizers. We hope to negotiate a large long-term supply order."

Wang De never dreamed that such a big pie could fall from the sky, he couldn't help but startled slightly, then thought of the recent situation, suddenly realized, and was ecstatic in his heart.

He nodded hurriedly and said, "No problem, we have as much as you want."

Then he showed a meaningful smile: "Even if the fertilizers are not produced by Huaxia, we can provide them."

The other party was also taken aback, and quickly said: "We don't mind where the fertilizer comes from, as long as it's the fertilizer, but it's best if it's from China."

"Of course, we mean that the outer packaging is the best in China." The other party emphasized the words on the outer packaging.

Wang De chuckled: "Of course, the packaging sold from Huaxia is naturally Huaxia's packaging. As for the fertilizers inside, as long as they are of high quality and low price, who cares where they come from. Syngenta is also an international agrochemical company. It’s normal to have a global supply chain system where some ingredients come from all over the world.”

The other party smiled instantly: "Great, it seems that it is a very correct choice to buy chemical fertilizer from you. The quantity we want is very large, and the time is very tight. Only an international giant like you can meet this kind of demand."

The two sides looked at each other and smiled, and began to sign the contract in a very tacit understanding.

This sudden order may be Syngenta's largest fertilizer order recently, and it was won without any suspense.

Wang De knew very well that this was a windfall, and it was regarded as taking over for Mao Xiongguo.

For a long time, Maoxiong Country has been known as the world's largest exporter of chemical fertilizers due to its rich natural gas, and its potash fertilizer supply has accounted for one-fifth of the world.

The potash fertilizer provided by Baimao Country also accounts for as high as 18% of the global production. The two together provide nearly 40% of the global chemical fertilizer production. It can be said that it is the world's most important chemical fertilizer exporter.

Since the beginning of the geopolitical conflict, Maoxiong Country has closed the door to the export of chemical fertilizers, and immediately after that, the chemical fertilizer trade in Baimao Country has also encountered difficulties.

With the soaring international grain prices and the temporary withdrawal of the world's major grain exporting countries from the supply pool, Samba and Tingen immediately sensed a business opportunity to make money, and are preparing to actively expand production to fill the supply gap.

Many agricultural enterprises in these two countries have also begun to increase production in new production areas that do not grow much food all the year round. In addition to the sugarcane and soybeans that have been grown in previous years, they have also planted a lot of other crops such as wheat. Global food market.

Therefore, they were instantly dumbfounded when the world's two major fertilizer supply pools were suddenly cut off.

After all, at this time, if you want to expand food production and achieve large profits, the most critical point is chemical fertilizers.

Take Samba as an example. Of the 85% fertilizer imports, about a quarter comes from Maoxiong.

Suddenly this part of the chemical fertilizer supply pool was cut off, and the agricultural production capacity lost the boost of chemical fertilizers. Even if the production area expanded, the output would also be worrying.

It's not that they haven't considered other agrochemical giants, but Eagle Country itself is a big agricultural country, and it has also been affected by the suspension of chemical fertilizers. These companies have exhausted their production capacity just to make up for the difference in Eagle Country, and they can't take care of the pull mold country at all. Come.

At this time, Syngenta from the East naturally has a sufficient supply of chemical fertilizers.

At this time, Huaxia is the country with the least shortage of chemical fertilizers. It is a major producer of fertilizers, but with the recent close cooperation between Syngenta and Maoxiong, they will be a second-hand fertilizer dealer, buying fertilizers from Maoxiong country in China and transferring them to China. It is also a good job to sell a lot of hands to large agricultural households in various countries.

After all, Mao Xiongguo's chemical fertilizers just stopped exporting, and it's not that they stopped producing them completely.

With such a huge production capacity, it is impossible to completely stop it for a while, only to find a new way out.

Syngenta has strong strength and has sales channels all over the world, so it is undoubtedly the best candidate for salesman.

Now the global fertilizer market is experiencing a big price increase, and the price has doubled several times. Being able to earn the difference in the middle price is simply the easiest job in the world.

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Eagle Country, Wisconsin.

In a spacious conference room at Cargill headquarters.

As the head of one of the world's richest families, Wallace is currently having a video conference with the CEOs of the other three major grain merchants.

It's just that the atmosphere in the whole venue was a bit depressing, and everyone's expressions were also very heavy, which showed that the topics discussed were not so relaxing and pleasant.

Ms. Margarita, the president of Louis Dreyfus, has black hair and black eyes, and she has a hot personality. Seeing that everyone in the venue fell silent, she said displeasedly: "Gentlemen, it's just a temporary loss. Why are you all so depressed?" , this is not like the style of men from the Eagle Country."

As she spoke, she turned to Wallace and asked in a stern tone: "Mr. Wallace, I really don't understand. Under the current situation, why do you Cargill claim to withdraw from Maoxiong Country and stop all business and investment? This is not obvious. Give the market to China's COFCO?"

"If it's a listed company like ADM and Bunge, I won't feel surprised. After all, they are responsible for the short-sighted board of directors, but you Cargill is a family business. There is no need to look at anyone's face and make such a stupid decision. It's really hard for me to understand the decision."

Wallace blushed and was about to retort.

Margarita looked at Bunge's CEO again: "I understand that Bunge is a listed company and needs to be responsible to its shareholders, but it shouldn't be so short-sighted. Your back-and-forth behavior in the Philippines has completely offended the members of the Philippine Union. , Pushing them to Syngenta and COFCO, now Huaxia's companies have spread there, and it is not far from completely replacing us."

The CEO of Bangji looked normal, and he said with a smile: "It's as if you have never done this kind of thing. They are all big companies. It is a normal business practice to cancel the contract for profit."

Margarita sneered: "The behavior of handing over customers to competitors may indeed be normal in Bunge. If it is in Louis Dreyfus, what is the use of the person in charge who does this kind of thing and can't deal with the aftermath?" , I will definitely be fired."

"You," the CEO of Bunge twitched a few times, snorted coldly, and gave up the excuse directly. He also knew in his heart that it was nothing to go back and forth in the mall, but if he couldn't deal with the aftermath and caused customers to go to the opponent, he could only explain himself incompetent.

However, who knows that Syngenta will pop up? If there is no super seed, the Philippine country will have to swallow its anger and be squeezed by itself at will?How could Bang Ji be shut out so confidently.

He couldn't help feeling hatred towards Syngenta and Sanqing.

"Well, in fact, our loss is not as big as you think," Patricia from ADM said: "Thanks to the global food shortage, the revenue of our four companies has actually increased significantly last year, and the increase has exceeded 40%, our AMD even reached 54%."

"Food trade is a long-term business. Losing the market in Philippines and Maoxiong Country is just a temporary gain and loss. Please don't take it to heart."

Wallace suddenly asked: "What if it's not a temporary gain or loss?"

Patricia was at a loss for words. ADM is also a listed company. She is just a professional manager. During her tenure, her performance will be considered as a completion of the task. It has nothing to do with her if it is not a temporary gain or loss.

Bunge CEO's face suddenly changed: "No, I just heard the news that many agricultural companies in Samba and Tingen countries have bought Syngenta's seeds and fertilizers."

"Fack!" Margarita couldn't help but swear: "What the hell is going on, isn't Lamoud your back garden? This can also make Huaxia's company succeed? Why? I need a reason!"

The CEO of Bunge has an ugly face: "The reason is of course because of chemical fertilizers. Maoxiong has banned the sale of chemical fertilizers to all western countries. They are not enough fertilizers now. If they can't buy enough fertilizers, their production will be greatly reduced. Damai Fertilizer and Super Seeds are naturally sold in bundles."

"Why are there not enough fertilizers?"

"Why else?" Wallace also saw the company's internal emails, and said with a strange expression: "Of course it's us behind them who are greedy and want to expand production in large quantities. So as to seize the market in this food shortage.”

Margarita was also speechless for a moment.

In fact, most of the agricultural companies in the Ramould region are controlled by the four major grain merchants, and they all have their investment. Being able to do such a thing must be inseparable from the decision-making of the branch company.

It is not ruled out that some small agricultural companies also want Syngenta's super seeds and fertilizers, but the quantity is certainly not that large.

However, the four major grain merchants are only shareholders after all, and it is difficult to participate in daily decision-making. Moreover, Syngenta is an agrochemical company that sells seeds, pesticides and fertilizers. It has a customer relationship with agricultural companies and does not constitute competition at all.

No, he was backstabbed by his own company if he didn't pay attention.

Patricia thought about it seriously, and said with a wry smile: "Actually, they did the right thing. They are indeed short of fertilizers. If we don't find Syngenta, the reduction in food production will be a great loss to us. What do you think?"

The CEO of Bunge spread his hands: "I don't care. Bunge is a listed company and always puts the interests of shareholders first. Besides, we haven't exited the Maoxiongguo market yet, so it doesn't matter to buy their fertilizers."

Wallace frowned: "Aren't you afraid of being punished for buying fertilizers and grains?"

The CEO of Bunge picked up the coffee on the table, took a sip leisurely, and said with a smile: "It's time for me to take the blame. As long as the company is willing to give a satisfactory compensation, even if I am fired by the board of directors, I will only accept the blame." Will accept. Isn't that what professional managers do? What do you think, Patricia?"

The corners of Patricia's mouth turned up, and she smiled knowingly: "ADM also intends to continue the food business in Maoxiong Country. If I am resigned, I can just spend time with my youngest son. He is only eight years old and needs maternal love. when."

Margarita burst into wild laughter in an instant: "Hahaha, you two are really interesting. Fortunately, I am in Gaul, and the Eagle Country authorities can't control me."

She looked at Wallace, with a smile on the corner of her mouth, and said mockingly: "Poor Wallace, it seems that you are still reluctant to give up the position of CEO to your brother, no wonder you are so obedient."

Wallace's face was livid: "I'm just in case. I believe that the sanctions in this area will be released soon. After all, the farmers in Eagle Country are also short of fertilizers. I have heard the news. At present, the two sides have sent representatives to Talk about it."

"But the authorities haven't sent a clear signal, have they?"

Patricia pondered for a moment, and then suddenly said: "Everyone, don't you think that it is a very wise thing to buy quietly in the face of the huge shortage of food and chemical fertilizers? Besides, the one who bought the chemical fertilizers is the Lamold Company. They The details were not disclosed to us shareholders, and we know nothing about it."

The CEO of Bunge immediately applauded: "Ms. Patricia, I have always admired your pragmatism. In this regard, you are undoubtedly a role model for our professional managers. Some people should really learn from you."

Margarita nodded approvingly: "That's right, that's what I did."

Wallace sighed, seemingly acquiescing to the matter.

He also figured it out, as long as the company's interests are not damaged, as for the agricultural companies in Samba and Tingen, Cargill is only the controlling party, and it can't control so much, and it doesn't want to control so much.

Seeing that everyone reached a consensus, Margarita clapped her hands violently.

"Gentlemen, although we have nothing to do with Syngenta and Sanqing, it doesn't mean that we can't disgust them, especially Sanqing Group, which has no direct interest with us, but it is easier to attack them."

"Oh, what's your suggestion?"

Everyone's attention was instantly attracted, and they couldn't help asking curiously.

"Sanqing also has a pharmaceutical business in the Philippines. We can do something about it. Of course, we can't handle the original drug, but we can still start the generic drug business. You know, the purchase of these free drugs is controlled by the world. in the hands of health organizations and major charities."

After speaking, Margarita showed a smug smile.

The other three suddenly realized, and all applauded and cheered.

"Yes, we can use some strength in this regard."

Wallace showed a reserved smile: "One of my cousins ​​is the government's trade negotiator and has quite a wide network of contacts and influence internationally."

(End of this chapter)