Features
Syngenta Foundation Review
The Syngenta Foundation has published its latest Review featuring work with a range of partners.
The Syngenta Foundation has published its latest Review featuring work with a range of partners.
Syngenta Connections Program
Syngenta Connections is bringing Australian and Indian students together to focus on water use efficiency.
Syngenta Connections is bringing Australian and Indian students together to focus on water use efficiency.
Biodiversity in action
A look at some of the ways we grow more from less while preserving biodiversity.
A look at some of the ways we grow more from less while preserving biodiversity.
Syngenta celebrates capacity expansion
On 4 May 2010 Syngenta marks the completion of its capacity expansion program, announced in July 2008. Celebration events take place at key Syngenta and supplier sites.
On 4 May 2010 Syngenta marks the completion of its capacity expansion program, announced in July 2008. Celebration events take place at key Syngenta and supplier sites.
Colorful inspirations
Syngenta Flowers enriches the living experience by many colorful floral expressions.
Syngenta Flowers enriches the living experience by many colorful floral expressions.
2009
Agriculture within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Copenhagen
Agriculture is at the crux of two critical global challenges – food security and climate change. The post-Kyoto framework for how the world will deal with climate change issues beyond 2012 must set policies that will support and encourage farmers to implement more efficient farming practices.
Agriculture is at the crux of two critical global challenges – food security and climate change. The post-Kyoto framework for how the world will deal with climate change issues beyond 2012 must set policies that will support and encourage farmers to implement more efficient farming practices.
Syngenta launches Operation Pollinator
Operation Pollinator provides essential habitat to boost numbers of pollinating insects on farmland.
Operation Pollinator provides essential habitat to boost numbers of pollinating insects on farmland.
2008
Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes, Sept 4, 2008
Syngenta will continue to feature in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes in 2008/09. On 4th September 2008 Sustainable Asset Management, the Zurich based sustainability rating company, together with Dow Jones Indexes and STOXX Limited, announced the 2008/09 index composition.
Syngenta will continue to feature in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes in 2008/09. On 4th September 2008 Sustainable Asset Management, the Zurich based sustainability rating company, together with Dow Jones Indexes and STOXX Limited, announced the 2008/09 index composition.
Agriculture and Biodiversity, Feb 26, 2008
Biodiversity is the foundation for sustainable agriculture, food production and a healthy environment. To increase the productivity of our crops, their reliability and their nutritional value, we must make full use of genetic diversity. Read more about Syngenta's view on Biodiversity and our contribution to the conservation of biodiversity through innovative solutions for sustainable agriculture.
Biodiversity is the foundation for sustainable agriculture, food production and a healthy environment. To increase the productivity of our crops, their reliability and their nutritional value, we must make full use of genetic diversity. Read more about Syngenta's view on Biodiversity and our contribution to the conservation of biodiversity through innovative solutions for sustainable agriculture.
Nomisma study: European Agriculture of the future – the role of plant protection products, Jan 24, 2008
On 24 January, the Italian research institute Nomisma presented a study that looks into the future challenges for European agriculture. It concludes that EU farm output of key crops will reduce dramatically if the latest revision of EU Directive 91/414 on the commercialization of crop protection products is carried out.
On 24 January, the Italian research institute Nomisma presented a study that looks into the future challenges for European agriculture. It concludes that EU farm output of key crops will reduce dramatically if the latest revision of EU Directive 91/414 on the commercialization of crop protection products is carried out.
Photo Competition 2007 Winners, Jan 02, 2008
“The Spirit of Agriculture” was the theme of the 2007 Syngenta Photo Competition and we are now pleased to announce the winners.
“The Spirit of Agriculture” was the theme of the 2007 Syngenta Photo Competition and we are now pleased to announce the winners.
2007
Syngenta starts research partnership in Australia for sugarcane biomass conversion to biofuels, Oct 22, 2007
Syngenta agrees a research partnership in Australia that focuses on the development of cost effective conversion of sugarcane bagasse to biofuels.
Syngenta agrees a research partnership in Australia that focuses on the development of cost effective conversion of sugarcane bagasse to biofuels.
Syngenta introduces tropical sugar beet for food and biofuels, Aug 28, 2007
The introduction of tropical sugar beet in India brings significant advantages to farming and economy. Syngenta’s new sugar beet requires substantially less water than sugar cane.
The introduction of tropical sugar beet in India brings significant advantages to farming and economy. Syngenta’s new sugar beet requires substantially less water than sugar cane.
In Grenouille’s footsteps, Jan 10, 2007
A works outing to Grasse in southern France, following in the footsteps of Patrick Süskind’s recently filmed “Parfum”, discloses the secrets of perfume production.
A works outing to Grasse in southern France, following in the footsteps of Patrick Süskind’s recently filmed “Parfum”, discloses the secrets of perfume production.
2006
Syngenta and forestry:
Helping firs fight hungry pests, Aug 02, 2006
Syngenta plays an important role in forestry – for example in Germany.
Helping firs fight hungry pests, Aug 02, 2006
Syngenta plays an important role in forestry – for example in Germany.
Ensuring there is honey still for tea, Jun 01, 2006
Intensified agriculture continues to compromise the natural habitats of many types of wildlife. Hedgerows and uncultivated areas around fields provide havens for beneficial insects.
Intensified agriculture continues to compromise the natural habitats of many types of wildlife. Hedgerows and uncultivated areas around fields provide havens for beneficial insects.
2005
The many approaches to insect control, Jul 02, 2005
Insect pests are in direct competition with humans and animals for the food that farmers grow. Syngenta is one of the leading companies helping growers win their fight with insects.
Insect pests are in direct competition with humans and animals for the food that farmers grow. Syngenta is one of the leading companies helping growers win their fight with insects.
What did that flower say just now?, Feb 08, 2005
Flowers are a delight to our senses and symbols for all kinds of things in different cultures.
Flowers are a delight to our senses and symbols for all kinds of things in different cultures.
Scientists need signposts: "markers" help them breed better crops, Jan 08, 2005
In the last 20 years, crop breeding has benefited from increased understanding of genetics. A new method called “marker-assisted selection” provides signposts to scientists and breeders
In the last 20 years, crop breeding has benefited from increased understanding of genetics. A new method called “marker-assisted selection” provides signposts to scientists and breeders
