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The Enogen corn hybrid line was originally developed for the U.S. ethanol industry.
Forage and crops

Transgenic corn touted for dairy feed efficiency

Originally developed for the U.S. ethanol industry, Syngenta’s Enogen could benefit dairy producers

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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 contains a bacteria-derived transgene that produces alpha amylase, a naturally occurring enzyme that speeds the breakdown of starch. Since its introduction in the U.S. in […] Read more
Many companies have focused on soybean varieties that offer better tolerance to white mould and offer greater herbicide flexibility.
Crops

2023 corn and soybean varieties continue to offer diversity for growers

New trait packages allow for better weed management

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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 the province and asked them to provide an overview of what is new for the 2023 growing season. Corteva Corteva will be launching a wide […] Read more
Syngenta’s headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, August 2019. Photo: Reuters/Arnd Wiegmann
Markets

Syngenta sales growth eases but still quite robust

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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 company, which plans to list within the next few months, said sales jumped 20 per cent to $7.9 billion in the three months to the […] Read more
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Crops

U.S. trade commission sues pesticide makers, alleging price scheme

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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 artificially high. The consumer watchdog agency was motivated to bring the case in part because rising costs and supply chain disruptions from Russia’s invasion of […] Read more
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Markets, News

China to approve GMO corn traits

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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, the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said in a note posted on its website. The move marks a major breakthrough for Syngenta, the world’s No. […] Read more
Italian court upholds veto against Syngenta purchase of seed producer
Crops

Italian court upholds veto against Syngenta purchase of seed producer

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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 Wednesday. Prime Minister Mario Draghi blocked the proposed takeover in October, the second time he used the special “golden power” rules to ward off an […] Read more
Montecitorio, house of italian parliament, Rome. Italy. Photo: masterlu/iStock/Getty Images Plus

Italy vetoes sale of seed producer to Chinese-owned Syngenta

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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 unwanted foreign bids. The decision, made at a cabinet meeting on Oct. 19 but not yet made public, marks the first time Italy has vetoed […] Read more
Syngenta’s headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo courtesy Syngenta)
Crops

Syngenta’s Shanghai IPO to fund growth, acquisitions

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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 of the $100 billion market for seeds and sprays, the agrichemical giant said on Friday. The company’s prospectus to list on Shanghai’s Nasdaq-style STAR Market […] Read more
New plant growth regulator for cereal crops registered
Crops, News

New plant growth regulator for cereal crops registered

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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 lower yields due to poor grain fill and lost grain. Farmers must often contend with delayed harvests, heavier workloads and increased grain cleaning, drying and […] Read more
Western bean cutworm is considered to be the most economically harmful to Ontario’s corn crop.
Crops

Syngenta maintains WBC trait advantage

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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 the insect pest considered to be the most economically harmful to Ontario’s corn crop and companies are scrambling to get the Viptera trait into their […] Read more

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