Sustainable Agriculture To be sustainable, agriculture must make economic sense and be both environmentally friendly and socially viable. We take a leadership role in sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. Syngenta collaborates with Canadian agriculture on projects in the following areas: introduction of new technologies, economic viability and rural community sustainability.Read more about our work with Ducks Unlimited Canada and Fondation de la faune du Québec.
Canadian Agriculture Sustainability DialogueAimed at establishing a voluntary market-driven program, this project will enable appropriate incentives for all supply chain stakeholders promoting Canadian agricultural sustainability practices both nationally and internationally. A Syngenta employee served on the steering committee.
Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame
Syngenta has been an active supporter of the
Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame, by serving on the Board of Directors as Vice President and supporting the website www.cahfa.com which recognizes outstanding careers in agriculture.
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA)
Syngenta is a member and sponsor of the
CASA annual meeting, whose mission is to improve the health and safety conditions of those who live or work on Canadian farms.
Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA)
Syngenta is a Corporate Leader with the
CFA, Canada’s only true national farmers' organization with representatives from all provinces. Since 1935, they have been the single voice in Ottawa, now representing over 200,000 Canadian farmers and farm families.
CropLife Canada
Syngenta is a member of
CropLife Canada and a major supporter of the stewardshipfirst® program. The Syngenta President is the Chair of CleanFARMS, under this program. CleanFARMS manages crop protection waste from farms across Canada demonstrating a commitment and responsibly to manage products throughout their lifecycles.
Innovative Farmers Association of Ontario
Support for the development and adoption of innovative, practical technologies that are environmentally sound and financially feasible. The
IFAO has fulfilled introduces news ways of thinking and managing crop production.
Ontario and Saskatchewan Outstanding Young Farmers ProgramsSyngenta supports these programs, which acknowledge successful farmers between the ages of 19 and 39. Nominees are assessed based on the extent of the soil, water and energy conservation practices they have adopted, financial and management practices, as well as contribution to their community, province and country.
SMART II SoybeansThe SMART (Strategic Management Adding Revenue Today) project embraces research-driven best management practices to increase yields and profits in soybeans.
Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association (WCWGA)The WCWGA is dedicated to creating a policy environment that improves the profitability and sustainability of farming and the agricultural industry as a whole. Syngenta has been a long-term supporter of the WCWGA.
Western Barley Growers Association (WBGA)The WBGA is the voice for Western Canada’s market-responsive barley industry, bringing the industry unified representation. Syngenta supports the annual meeting.