Agriculture & Nutrition. Paul Schickler Vice President & General Manager, DuPont President, Pioneer Hi-Bred

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1 Agriculture & Nutrition Paul Schickler Vice President & General Manager, DuPont President, Pioneer Hi-Bred March 10, 2008

2 Forward-Looking Statements During the course of this meeting we may make forward-looking statements or provide forward-looking information. All statements that address expectations or projections about the future are forward-looking statements. Some of these statements include words such as "expects," "anticipates, "plans," "intends," "projects," and "indicates. Although they reflect our current expectations, these statements are not guarantees of future performance, but involve a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. We urge you to review DuPont's SEC filings, particularly its latest annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly report on Form 10-Q, for a discussion of some of the factors which could cause actual results to differ materially. Regulation G The attached charts include company information that does not conform to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Management believes that an analysis of this data is meaningful to investors because it provides insight with respect to ongoing operating results of the company and allows investors to better evaluate the financial results of the company. These measures should not be viewed as an alternative to GAAP measures of performance. Furthermore, these measures may not be consistent with similar measures provided by other companies. This data should be read in conjunction with previously published company reports on forms 10-K, 10- Q, and 8-K. These reports, along with reconciliations on non-gaap measures to GAAP are available on the Investor Center of 2

3 DuPont Growth Platforms Safety & Coatings & Protection Color $5.6B Technologies $6.6B Performance Agriculture & Materials Nutrition $6.6B $6.8B Electronic & Communication Technologies $3.8B Ag & Nutrition Strategic Strategic Business Business Units Units Crop Crop Protection Pioneer Pioneer Hi-Bred Hi-Bred Solae Solae Nutrition Nutrition and and Health Health DuPont is Delivering higher profitability and capital returns Well positioned in growth markets & geographies Accelerating plans for faster growth 3

4 Pioneer Strategic Focus Grow North America share Extend leadership in international businesses Develop future opportunities Continue to build and broaden R & D 4

5 2008 Outlook for Seeds North America Hold corn share Seed Revenue ($ Millions) Strengthen soybean leadership position $4,000 22% CAGR 06-08E Deliver biotechnology traits $3,000 International Operations Improve value per acre International Expand market lead Continue share gains $2,000 $1,000 13% CAGR 06-08E North America Realize biotech opportunity $- Enhanced Routes to Market E Continued Strong Growth, Positioning for the Future 5

6 Strong Seed International Opportunity Market is Large and Growing Key market acreage is growing Shift from open pollinated varieties to hybrids Seed Growth Momentum Consistent market share gains Expanding product lines Developing markets International Seed Revenue ($ Millions) $1,500 $1,000 $ % CAGR 06-08E E Europe Latin America Asia / Africa Corn Market Share Growth* ( E) Value is Increasing Pricing Biotechnology traits Extending Market Lead in International Seeds 6 *Percentage point market share gain by region ( E)

7 Europe Consistent Share Growth Corn market share +4 points over 5 yrs Volume +39% from Strong Future Growth Leading corn position across all markets Rapid corn expansion in high growth in Eastern Europe Expanded seed production Strong growth in oilseeds Product Performance Drives 4 Point Gain With Relatively Stable Corn Hectares Pioneer Performance Advantage in Eastern Europe vs. DeKalb bu/ac Pioneer Europe Seed Corn Volume Early 90 Day Zone 39% 2006 & 2007 Mid / Early 95 Day Zone Mid / Late 100 Day Zone Maturity Groups Late 103 Day Zone 7

8 Latin America Mexico 1.6 million hectares in market A, with additional 0.6 million hectare opportunity lower value hybrid markets Argentina Volume up +44%, revenue up +80% from 2006 to pt. corn share increase Continuing to strengthen corn product line; >80% penetration of Bt corn Brazil Continue strong share increases in hightech / high-value markets Increase share in medium-tech market Strong growth and margins in soybeans Los Mochis Mexico Puerto Vallarta Guadalajara Tlajomulco Irapuato Culiacan Strong Track Record and Growing Jamaica Belize Puerto Rico Salinas Costa Rica Valencia Panama Venezuela Columbia Sorriso Ecuador Brazil Balsas Peru Arica Bolivia Paraguay Formosa Planaltina Itumbiara Chile Toledo Palmas Venado Tuerto Passo Fundo Santa Rosa Argentina Santa Cruz Santiago Uruguay Viluco Pergamino Paine Buenos Aires Temuco Salto Research Supply Main Office 8

9 Continued Strong Growth in Brazil 2007: Grew 6 pts share in Target corn market Continue to gain share in expanding high-tech corn market Leading products Strong brand recognition Industry leading farmer access system and technical support Experienced and effective credit / collection program Best positioned to capture Bt products and expand with Herculex in corn Strong growth and margins in soybeans Market Share % Sales units Target Corn Market Main Competitor Pioneer Soybean Volume Growth Gly Gly Yield, Agronomics and Service Drive Share Gains 9 Herculex I Insect Protection technology by Dow AgroSciences and Pioneer Hi-Bred. Herculex and the HX logo are registered trademarks of Dow AgroSciences LLC.

10 Expanding Reach in Brazil B Market Access additional hectares in B market Increase technical knowledge and technology use in B market to move customers to A market Extend sales of technologies, services and treatment BioGene brand and distribution superior to acquisition strategy Initial sales in 2008, aggressive ramp-up in

11 Africa / Asia South Africa High value market Strong market for technology India Strong growth in corn volume, market share and price Developing a diversified product portfolio including hybrid rice, millet and mustard Significant investments in farmer access China Shandong Denghai- PIONEER Seed Company Dunhuang Seed Pioneer Hi-Bred Company, Ltd. Corn sales volume doubled in 2007 Expansion of production capacity Research In country expansion Hyderabad, India DuPont Knowledge Center Beijing, China Discovery research joint venture with Beijing Weiming Kaituo Agricultural Biotechnology Company, Ltd. China National Hybrid Rice Research and Development Center Agreement to access rice hybrids Strong Businesses and Future 11

12 North America Strengthened Sales and Marketing 2008 payoff Expanded sales coverage Increased points of sale Orders came in early and remain strong Seed Supplies to Meet Customer Needs Biotech trait penetration: ~90% Triple stacks ~1/3 of sales Rootworm-protected seed: 45% of sales 40 # Hybrids 20 0 Triple Stacks E Hold Share in NA Corn in

13 Delivering Superior Corn Performance New 2008 Class is Robust 23 new genetic platforms 59 new hybrids 22 new HXX/RR2 products 40% Corn Yield Improvement (Projection) Agronomic Traits 15 new HX1/RR2 products Advanced Technologies Build on Leadership Position Accelerated Yield Technology (AYT ) and molecular markers for yield, agronomic and disease traits Optimum AcreMax Pipeline of drought tolerance, increased yield and nitrogen use efficiency genes Yield Lift 30% 20% 10% 0% Optimum AcreMax Product Positioning AYT Elite Germplasm 13 Optimum, GAT, AcreMax and AYT are trademarks of Pioneer Hi-Bred.

14 Optimum AcreMax Refuge Reduction Maximize acres Trait Durability Multiple modes of action above ground Robust mode of action below ground Triple mode herbicide Grower Convenience Refuge in a bag Commercialization Milestones: First reduced refuge solution for corn rootworm products 2009 Competitive rootworm and lep. refuge solution registration 2010 Differentiated solution with additional modes of action for all target secondary pests registration 2012 Refuge Reduction Trait Durability Grower Convenience 14 Optimum and AcreMax are trademarks of Pioneer Hi-Bred.

15 Optimum GAT Trait in Corn Significant Value Capture Royalty avoidance Margin enhancement Out-licensing Aggressive 2010 Commercial Introduction On track with regulatory milestones Demonstrating strong performance 1 million unit launch 2015 target for product line conversion Triple Mode Herbicide Tolerance Glyphosate, SUs, Liberty Maximum grower flexibility Residual activity Strong Synergy with SU Blend Technology Optimum GAT Trait in Corn Aggressive Ramp Up Actual Estimate yr 1 yr 2 yr 3 yr 4 yr 5 yr 6 yr 7 Optimum GAT Corn: Highest Impact and Priority RR HX1 HXRW GAT 15 Optimum, GAT and AcreMax are trademarks of Pioneer Hi-Bred. Liberty is a registered trademark of Bayer CropScience.

16 Delivering Superior Soybean Performance Pioneer Brand is the Soybean Seed Leader Market share Yield 5% yield advantage* New 2008 Class is Strongest in History Several new varieties yield 10% over current leaders Advanced Technologies Build on Leadership Position Accelerated Yield Technology (AYT ) and molecular markers for defensive traits Optimum GAT trait Yield genes High Oleic Yield Lift 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Soybean Yield Improvement (Projection) Transgenic Yield Bt Rust Resistance Optimum GAT Aphid Resistance AYT / MM Germplasm Extending Leadership Position 16 *Data extracted November Optimum, GAT and AYT are trademarks of Pioneer Hi-Bred.

17 Optimum GAT Trait in Soybeans Regulatory Approvals on Track 2008 US approval 2009 limited commercial release New Advantaged Commercialization Strategy Yield boosting approach discovered Combination of technologies for step change value in continued leadership Ramp Up Volumes in 2011 Value potential increased Strong Synergy with SU Blend Technology Significantly Increasing the Value Capture 17 Optimum and GAT are trademarks of Pioneer Hi-Bred.

18 High Value Agronomic Traits Drought Tolerance Four most advanced drought leads showing 5-14% yield increase in all stress locations (8) in the corn belt No negative yield impact watered situation All different modes of action All leads will enter phase two decisions in new drought leads in phase one evaluation Nitrogen Use Efficiency Greater than 20 NUE leads under evaluation in phase one Top seven leads showing 10-25% yield increase in reduced nitrogen environments Drought Tolerance With Trait Without Trait Nitrogen Use Efficiency Without Trait With Trait Outstanding Performance in 2007 Field Trials 18

19 Pioneer Strategic Focus Grow North America share Extend leadership in international businesses Develop future opportunities Continue to build and broaden R & D 19

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