A transgenic corn variety originally developed for the United States ethanol industry is being officially launched by Syngenta in Canada in 2023 for cattle feed. The Enogen line of hybrids […] Read more
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Transgenic corn touted for dairy feed efficiency
Originally developed for the U.S. ethanol industry, Syngenta’s Enogen could benefit dairy producers
2023 corn and soybean varieties continue to offer diversity for growers
New trait packages allow for better weed management
Every year, Ontario seed companies continue to focus on improving their seed lineups to increase yields and offer more management options for growers. Farmtario reached out to seed companies in […] Read more
Syngenta sales growth eases but still quite robust
Reuters – Swiss agrichemicals and seeds group Syngenta on Thursday logged slightly slower – albeit still robust – growth in sales and core earnings for the third quarter. The Chinese-owned […] Read more
U.S. trade commission sues pesticide makers, alleging price scheme
Washington | Reuters — The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Thursday sued two top pesticide manufacturers for allegedly entering into exclusive contracts with distributors that kept prices paid by farmers […] Read more
China to approve GMO corn traits
For the first time, China plans to approve GMO corn traits. The two traits developed by Syngenta Group and to be approved, were Bt11×MIR162×GA21 and Bt11×GA21, both insect and herbicide tolerant, […] Read more
Italian court upholds veto against Syngenta purchase of seed producer
Rome | Reuters — An Italian administrative court ruled that a government veto of the purchase of seed producer Verisem by Chinese-owned Syngenta was valid, the agrochemicals giant said on […] Read more
Italy vetoes sale of seed producer to Chinese-owned Syngenta
Rome | Reuters – Italy has prevented Chinese-owned group Syngenta from buying vegetable seed producer Verisem, government officials said, underscoring Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s commitment to shield key assets from […] Read more
Syngenta’s Shanghai IPO to fund growth, acquisitions
Hong Kong/Zurich | Reuters — Syngenta Group will use the proceeds from its US$10 billion initial public offering (IPO) to fund internal growth and an acquisition spree to snare more […] Read more
New plant growth regulator for cereal crops registered
Syngenta Canada recently announced the registration of Moddus, a new plant growth regulator that helps to mitigate lodging risk in wheat, barley and oats. Crops that have lodged may suffer […] Read more
Syngenta maintains WBC trait advantage
Syngenta’s NK seed brand continues to expand its corn offerings, including more hybrids with its Viptera trait — the only one effective against western bean cutworm. Western bean cutworm is […] Read more