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It's a fact; humans enjoy eating. Fortunately for companies like Monsanto (MON) and its main competitors, DuPont (DD) and Syngenta (NYSE: SYT), food isn't just a desire, it's a basic need for survival. As populations continue to blossom while arable land continues to dry up, the modified seeds that these companies engineer will only grow in importance. The competitive environment is a fertile one, and Monsanto got a head start by planting its seeds in key markets early on. With Africa and Asia largely untouched by these three companies, the future is very bright. If you are interested in finding out more details behind this thesis, check out the short video below.
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This segment is from Thursday's edition of "Digging for Value," in which sector analysts Joel South and Taylor Muckerman discuss energy and materials news with host Alison Southwick. The twice-weekly show can be viewed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It can also be found on Twitter, along with our extended coverage of the energy & materials sectors @TMFEnergy.
