date:Jul 24, 2013
the second. The expanding global population, particularly in Asia, is also driving demand for fertilizers, seeds and pesticides.
Chief Executive Ellen Kullman said DuPont's earnings would be significantly better in the second half of 2013 than in the same period last year due to agricultural growth in the Americas - reinforcing the planned exit from performance chemicals.
Demand for titanium dioxide, a white pigment that gives shine to car paints, sunscreen and toothpaste, has long been susce