News Releases
| Aug 02, 2010 | Japan and Taiwan Approve Syngenta’s Enogen™ Corn Amylase Trait for Import
Syngenta Seeds, Inc., today announced it has received import approvals from Japanese and Taiwanese regulatory authorities for its Enogen corn amylase trait.
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| Jul 26, 2010 | Syngenta Seeds, Inc. Launches Agrisure Artesian™ Technology, First Water-Optimized Technology for Corn Hybrids
Syngenta introduces Agrisure Artesian™ in corn in the US, the industry-first new technology delivering improved yields on dryland and limited-irrigation acres as well as acres prone to drought stress.
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| Jul 22, 2010 | 2010 Half Year Results German French |
| Jul 14, 2010 | Syngenta and Bayer CropScience sign global cotton technology licensing agreement
Syngenta has granted Bayer CropScience a worldwide, non-exclusive license for use of VIPCOTTM insect control technology in cotton.
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| Jul 01, 2010 | Syngenta, Dow AgroSciences announce CIS supply and distribution agreement
Syngenta and Dow AgroSciences signed an exclusive agreement under which Syngenta will assume responsibility for the supply and distribution of Dow AgroSciences crop protection products in the CIS region.
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| Jun 16, 2010 | Japan Approves Breakthrough Syngenta Seeds Corn Trait and Stacks
Syngenta has received approval from Japanese regulatory authorities for the Agrisure Viptera™ trait, the Agrisure Viptera 3111 trait stack and the Agrisure Viptera 3110 trait stack.
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| Jun 16, 2010 | Syngenta to supply azoxystrobin to Rallis India
Syngenta and Rallis India today announced a strategic agreement under which Syngenta will supply Rallis India with azoxystrobin, the world’s best selling fungicide.
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| May 27, 2010 | Syngenta acquires Maribo Seed sugar beet business from Nordic Sugar
Syngenta announced today the signing of an agreement to acquire the Maribo Seed sugar beet business from Nordic Sugar.
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Apr 28, 2010 | Syngenta and Embrapa establish multi-crop partnership to advance solutions for Brazilian growers
Syngenta has entered into a long-term partnership with Embrapa, the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, to advance solutions for Brazilian growers to improve crop quality and yield.
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| Apr 22, 2010 | Syngenta joins Sustainability Consortium as founding member
On Earth Day 2010, Syngenta announced that it has become a founding member of the Sustainability Consortium.
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| Apr 21, 2010 | Syngenta receives approval for breakthrough corn trait technology in the U.S.
MIR162, Syngenta’s Agrisure Viptera trait, received deregulation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Apr 20, 2010 | Syngenta holds Annual General Meeting
At the Annual General Meeting of Syngenta AG on 20 April 2010, the shareholders approved all the motions proposed by the Board of Directors.
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| Apr 15, 2010 | First quarter trading statement 2010
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| Apr 06, 2010 | Syngenta and CIMMYT establish industry-leading partnership to advance wheat research
Syngenta has entered into a public-private partnership with the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) to focus on the development and advancement of technology in wheat.
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| Mar 31, 2010 | Syngenta launches isopyrazam with first registration in the UK
Syngenta announced today the first European registration of the new fungicide isopyrazam.
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| Feb 19, 2010 | Filing of 2009 Annual Report on Form 20-F
Syngenta has filed its 2009 Annual Report on Form 20-F with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
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| Feb 8, 2010 | Collaboration between Syngenta and IAC accelerates sugar cane Research and Development activities
Syngenta expands its sugar cane solution portfolio and reinforces its commitment to Brazilian sugar cane market.
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| Feb 5, 2010 | 2009 Full Year Results: Sustained cash generation, positioned for further growth
Syngenta announced its results for the year 2009.
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| Jan 20, 2010 | Syngenta launches Photo Prize 2010
Syngenta launched today its 2010 Photo Prize competition to recognize and reward outstanding photography centered on the company purpose ‘Bringing plant potential to life’.
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| Jan 05, 2010 | Syngenta, Dow AgroSciences sign cotton technology licensing agreements
Syngenta has granted Dow AgroSciences licenses to a number of VipCot™ cotton varieties, as well as access to its COT102 cotton transgenic event.
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| Dec 22, 2009 | Syngenta receives approval for new corn technologies in Argentina
Syngenta has received cultivation approval for its genetically modified corn trait Bt11xGA21 from the Ministry of Agriculture in Argentina.
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| Dec 16, 2009 | Syngenta to develop high-sugar-content technology in cane
Syngenta will be accelerating the development of innovative technology that will dramatically increase the sugar content of cane.
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| Dec 7, 2009 | Syngenta Biotechnology, Inc., Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation
Syngenta continues to expand its U.S. biotech research facility and plans for future growth after quarter century.
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| Dec 3, 2009 | Syngenta receives approval for new corn technology in The Philippines
Syngenta announced today that it received cultivation approval for its corn trait GA21 in the Philippines.
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| Nov 19, 2009 | Syngenta and Makhteshim Agan supply agreement
Syngenta and Makhteshim Agan today announced a long term agreement under which Syngenta will supply Makhteshim Agan with its fungicide azoxystrobin.
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| Nov 13, 2009 | Syngenta receives approval for new corn technologies in Brazil
Syngenta announced today that its genetically modified corn traits MIR162 and Bt11xGA21 are now fully approved for cultivation in Brazil.
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| Nov 12, 2009 | Syngenta acquires U.S. lettuce seed companies
Syngenta announced today the signing of agreements to acquire two U.S.-based lettuce seed companies: Synergene Seed & Technology, Inc. and Pybas Vegetable Seed Co., Inc.
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| Oct 27, 2009 | Syngenta Ventures invests in U.S. biotech company Metabolon
Syngenta Ventures has made an equity investment in Metabolon, its first direct investment.
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| Oct 23, 2009 | Third Quarter Sales 2009
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| Oct 2, 2009 | Syngenta Ranked Among Top Employers in Biotech
Syngenta was ranked among the Top 20 Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Employers according to survey results published in a special feature of Science magazine.
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| Sep 25, 2009 | Syngenta Report receives international and national recognition
- Retains Platinum Award in LACP competition
- Climbs to top 3 ranking in BILANZ rating - Rated best SMI company annual report in FHNW assessment German |
| Sep 7, 2009 | Syngenta and IRRI collaborate to benefit Asia’s rice farmers
Syngenta and IRRI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in undertaking rice research, build scientific capacity, and establish a Scientific Know-how Exchange Program.
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| Aug 26, 2009 | Syngenta CEO expresses commitment to bringing technology and agronomic knowledge to African farmers
Speaking at the Pan Africa Chemistry Network Sustainable Water Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, Mike Mack emphasized the important role of technology and agronomic knowledge for the development of productive agriculture in Africa and Syngenta’s commitment to supporting its advancement.
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| Aug 26, 2009 | Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture launches Syngenta and CIMMYT wheat Ug99 stem rust resistance research partnership
Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture (SFSA) announced a two-year public-private partnership between Syngenta, CIMMYT and SFSA to identify and map genetic markers for use in wheat resistance breeding against Ug99 stem rust. German |
| Aug 06, 2009 | Syngenta to acquire Monsanto’s hybrid sunflower seeds activities - further strengthening its leading sunflower business
Syngenta announced today the signing of an agreement to acquire from Monsanto its global hybrid sunflower seeds activities for a consideration of $160 million, on a cash and debt-free basis. The asset deal includes germplasm, development and breeding of hybrid sunflower seeds. German French Spanish |
| July 24, 2009 | Half Year Results 2009: First half resilience: higher prices, successful risk management
Syngenta announced its results for the first half year of 2009.
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| July 15, 2009 | Syngenta to boost pollinators across Europe
Syngenta today announced the roll-out of a 5-year EUR 1 million program to provide essential habitat and food sources for pollinating insects across Europe. German French |
| June 26, 2009 | Syngenta Licenses Chromatin Gene Stacking Technology for Sugar cane
Syngenta Biotechnology, Inc. has entered into an exclusive worldwide research and commercial license agreement for Chromatin’s proprietary gene stacking technology in sugar cane. German |
| June 26, 2009 | Syngenta and Evogene to Collaborate on Soybean Nematode Resistance
Syngenta Biotechnology, Inc. has entered into a collaboration agreement with Evogene, Ltd., focusing on identifying plant genes related to soybean nematode resistance. German |
| June 23, 2009 | Syngenta issues EUR 500 million Eurobond
Syngenta announced today the successful issue of a EUR 500 million Eurobond with a five year maturity. German |
| June 11, 2009 | Syngenta acquires innovative bio-control technology to improve usable crop yields
Syngenta has acquired Circle One Global, Inc., to add an innovative antitoxin crop protection technology to the company’s portfolio. Circle One Global markets the product Afla-Guard®, which is aimed at reducing aflatoxin, particularly during heat and drought stress. German |
| June 07, 2009 | Syngenta COO: “Worldwide collaboration needed to raise yields”
Speaking at the World Grain Forum 2009 in St. Petersburg, Syngenta COO John Atkin said that the world must work together to accelerate technology adoption to meet the global food production challenges of 21st century. German French |
| June 04, 2009 | Syngenta CEO underlines the importance of agricultural technology in supporting preservation of the environment
Speaking today at the International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) 6th World Chambers Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Syngenta CEO Mike Mack said: “The role of science and technology must go beyond increasing productivity by also enabling us to safeguard nature. This will preserve land and biodiversity, and maximize water resources.” German French |
| Apr 21, 2009 | Syngenta holds Annual General Meeting
At the Annual General Meeting of Syngenta AG on 21 April 2009, the shareholders approved all the motions proposed by the Board of Directors. German French |
| Apr 21, 2009 | Syngenta calls for greater international collaboration to address food security challenge
At today’s Annual General Meeting, Syngenta Chairman Martin Taylor and CEO Mike Mack highlighted the key global challenge of ensuring food security for a rapidly growing world population. German French |
| Apr 15, 2009 | Q1 2009 sales: performance reflects ongoing growth in demand
In the first quarter 2009 Syngenta achieved strong underlying sales growth after a record year in 2008. Sales increased by 7 percent at constant exchange rates. German French |
| Apr 1, 2009 | Syngenta, Dow AgroSciences Agree to Cross License Corn Traits
Syngenta and Dow AgroSciences today announced an agreement to cross license their respective corn traits for commercialization within their branded seeds businesses. German |
| Feb 27, 2009 | Syngenta CEO highlights crucial role of technology in improving food security
Speaking yesterday at the 2009 USDA Outlook Forum in Washington D.C., Syngenta CEO Mike Mack highlighted the crucial role that agricultural technology can play in improving global food security. German French |
| Feb 26, 2009 | Syngenta Board proposes Stefan Borgas to become new Director
The Syngenta Board of Directors will propose to shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on April 21, 2009, to name Stefan Borgas as a new member of the Syngenta Board. German French |
| Feb 19, 2009 | Filing of 2008 Annual Report on Form 20-F
Syngenta announced that the 2008 Annual Report on Form 20-F has been filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. German French |
| Feb 10, 2009 | Syngenta enters into research collaboration with Anhui Academy, China
Syngenta announced an eight-year research collaboration with Anhui Rice Research Institute of China to conduct tests of novel gene functions in key crops such as corn and soybean. German French |
| Feb 06, 2009 | Full Year Results 2008: Record sales and earnings growth, winning technology offer
Syngenta announced its Full Year Results 2008. Sales were up 21% and earnings per share were up 42%. German French |
| Dec 30, 2008 | Syngenta share repurchases: end-year report
Syngenta has completed the share repurchases authorized by the Annual General Meeting on 19 April, 2006. German French |
| Dec 04, 2008 | Syngenta, Dow AgroSciences jointly to develop Dow compounds for use in Syngenta Seed Care
Syngenta and Dow AgroSciences announced a research and development agreement to evaluate current and future Dow AgroSciences compounds for incorporation into Syngenta's market-leading seed treatment portfolio.
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Nov 26, 2008 | Syngenta issues CHF 350 million domestic bond
Syngenta announced today the successful issue of a CHF 350 million domestic bond with four years maturity. German |
| Nov 10, 2008 | Syngenta acquires Argentine seeds company SPS
Syngenta announced today that it has signed and closed an agreement to acquire SPS Argentina SA, a company specialized in the development, production and marketing of seeds including soybean and corn. German French |
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