Around 220 tinsmiths and technicians in the country are currently being
trained through the project in an effort to build local capacity and improve
the quality of local silo production.
"The small metallic silo has been adopted by many developing countries as
appropriate, affordable technology for small- and medium-scale farmers to
prevent food losses," said Tim Vaessen, FAO's Emergency and Rehabilitation
Coordinator in Kabul.dupont.

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DuPont now estimates that earnings in the fourth
quarter will be reduced by approximately $200 million in pretax operating
income (PTOI) from the low end of its previously communicated guidance,
equally attributable to:

* Operational disruptions from (1) the prolonged power, logistics and
product supply disruptions in the Gulf Coast region following Hurricanes
Katrina and Rita, and; (2) temporary unplanned production interruptions
at three of the company's plants in Brazil, the Netherlands and the
United States.

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Afghanistan: 14 000 Grain Silos to be Distributed to Farmers

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DuPont Lowers Earnings Guidance for Fourth Quarter 2005

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The company has scheduled an Investor Conference Call at 9:00 a.

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The aim is to help reduce post-
harvest losses, improve grain quality, increase the income of farmers by
allowing them to sell grain during the off-season when prices are more
favorable, and enhance household food security.

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26, 2005, the company provided fourth quarter earnings per share
guidance of $.dupont.m.

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DuPont will report fourth quarter and full -year earnings on Jan.
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* Reduction in PTOI from a combination of lower than expected sales and
higher than expected costs primarily in crop protection chemicals,
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details. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts
science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer,
healthier life for people everywhere.

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20 to $. This will partially offset the adverse effects of the above items,
resulting in fourth quarter earnings of approximately $.

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, DuPont today lowered
its earnings guidance for fourth quarter 2005 to reflect higher than
anticipated disruptions in operations, partly associated with impacts from
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and lower than expected performance focused
primarily in three of the company's businesses.

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FAO Project Training Local Tinsmiths in Silo Production

WASHINGTON and ROME, Around 14,000 grain storage
silos will be distributed to farmers in nine provinces of Afghanistan, thanks
to a new FAO project funded by the Government of Germany. The training in silo production should also create additional
opportunities for artisans to make metallic silos for sale to farmers in local
markets," he added. Company cites greater than anticipated business disruptions from hurricanes
and lower than expected operating performance for certain businesses

WILMINGTON, Del. The call will be webcast live at
http: //www.

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The locally produced metallic silos, with grain storage capacities ranging
from 265 to 3,900 pounds (120 to 1,800 kg), will be given to individual
farmers, farmers' groups and cooperatives .

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today to address this announcement.

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"The silos will have a positive socio-economic impact in the targeted
communities.10 per share. (EST) that will be webcast.

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24, 2006,
and will host a conference call and webcast for shareholders and investors at
9:00 a.

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On Oct. Operating in more than 70 countries,
DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets
including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and
protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel.

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4 million project will also rehabilitate or construct ten community
storage warehouses in major grain-producing areas of Afghanistan this year to
encourage the re -establishment of local grain markets.

In addition, preliminary data indicate that the company 's effective tax
rate for the year 2005 will be lower than the 26 percent rate previously
estimated .