Hans Herren is an internationally recognized scientist, who holds numerous awards and serves on the boards of numerous organisations, including the International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science & Technology, (IAASTD).

He speaks about agriculture in global and regional terms, while stating that agricultural practices need to be very much localized and adapted to prevailing ecological conditions, as well as to local food needs and likes. Concerning crop protection he emphasizes mainly adaption to local conditions and making use of push-pull methods which are at work in mixed cropping systems. Agronomic benefits that he mentions supplementing more sustainable farming methods are; better condition to aid ecosystem services, better soil fertility and resilience to climate change. The crops produced are of increased quality with a higher nutritional value. Also he mentions the reduced dependence on external inputs and the agri-business monopoly, more profit for farmers and independence in their choices of what and how they grow food/raise animals. Ultimately there is less inequality and more affordable food for people in rural areas.