<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>News Releases</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&amp;web=/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases&amp;page=892a0506-9ad8-487f-81b7-1e38262fc87d&amp;wp=69999a5e-bc58-494a-a812-4a4b8b1b1eba</link><description>News Releases</description><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Winners of 2013 Syngenta Photography Award announced</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/130516.aspx</link><description>The winners of the Syngenta Photography Award, a new international competition to stimulate dialogue around some of our planet’s key challenges, were announced today.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 06:29:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Basel, Switzerland, and Wilmington, Del., USA, May 14, 2013</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/130514.aspx</link><description>Syngenta and DuPont today announced technology licensing agreements that will broaden each company’s crop protection product portfolio and enable both to bring new products to market more efficiently.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 06:20:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>USAID, Syngenta Collaborate to Improve Global Food Security</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/130509.aspx</link><description>The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Syngenta International AG to support agriculture and food security activities in Africa, Asia and Latin America.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 08:07:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EU Member States again fail to agree restriction on key crop protection technology</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/130429.aspx</link><description>Syngenta today acknowledged that European Union (EU) Member States for the second time failed to agree on the European Commission’s proposal for a ban on neonicotinoid pesticides.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:18:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta holds Annual General Meeting</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/130423.aspx</link><description>At the Annual General Meeting of Syngenta AG on April 23, 2013, the 1,142 shareholders representing 48.27% of the total shares approved all the motions proposed by the Board of Directors.</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:08:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First quarter 2013 sales $4.6 billion</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/130418.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced continuing sales momentum:  Integrated regional sales up 8% CER, growth across all regions.</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:03:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta and Bayer CropScience propose a comprehensive action plan to help unlock EU stalemate on bee health</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/130328.aspx</link><description>Syngenta and Bayer CropScience today proposed an action plan to help unlock the EU stalemate on bee health.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 05:18:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No majority in favor of banning key crop protection technology</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/130315.aspx</link><description>Syngenta today responded to the failure of the European Commission to win support for an EU-wide ban on neonicotinoid pesticides.</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:02:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>USDA approves Agrisure® Duracade™ corn rootworm trait</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/130228.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has fully deregulated Agrisure® DuracadeTM, enabling launch in the US for the 2014 planting season.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:48:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Delisting of Devgen NV</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/130227.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced today that Devgen has been delisted from NYSE Euronext Brussels.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:29:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Filing of 2012 Annual Report on Form 20-F</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/130215.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced that the 2012 Annual Report on Form 20-F has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 05:55:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EFSA review of risk to bees from neonicotinoid technology is fundamentally flawed</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/130215-1.aspx</link><description>Syngenta today requested that the European Commission retract its proposal to restrict the use of neonicotinoid technology after revealing that the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) report on the risks to bees from their use was fundamentally flawed.</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 05:46:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2012 Full Year Results</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/130206.aspx</link><description>Continued sales momentum and record earnings</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:04:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta to expand corn seed production capacity in Formosa, Brazil</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/130206-1.aspx</link><description>Syngenta today announced plans to invest $77 million in the expansion of its corn seed production facility in Formosa, Brazil.</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:05:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta Board proposes to elect two new directors at AGM</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/130206-2.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced today that the Board will propose the election of two new directors, Eleni Gabre-Madhin and Eveline Saupper, at the Annual General Meeting on April 23, 2013.</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:07:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Management announcement</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/130128.aspx</link><description>It is with great regret that Syngenta today reports the death of Dr. Alejandro Aruffo, who took medical leave as Head of R&amp;D in October.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 05:29:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Successful completion of mandatory reopening of tender offer for Devgen NV; squeeze-out</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/130125.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced today that, upon closing of the mandatory reopening of its bid for Devgen, 98.32% of the total number of shares in Devgen have been tendered.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:35:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta e-licensing heralds new era for sharing of plant science innovation</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/130117.aspx</link><description>Syngenta today launched a landmark e-licensing platform to provide plant breeders and research institutes around the world with quick and easy access to patented native traits from its commercial vegetable varieties.</description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 05:39:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta share repurchases: end-year report</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/130103.aspx</link><description>Syngenta has completed the share repurchases authorized by the Annual General Meeting on April 22, 2008. The authorization allowed for the repurchase of up to 10 percent of outstanding shares.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 05:32:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Successful completion of initial acceptance period of tender offer for Devgen NV; reopening of offer</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/121212.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced today that, upon closing of the initial acceptance period of its bid for Devgen, 94.11 percent of the total number of shares in Devgen have been tendered under the terms of the offer.</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:38:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Agrisure Artesian™: strong performance in drought conditions</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/121204.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced today that results from expanded US field trials in 2012 have confirmed that corn hybrids with the Agrisure Artesian™ native trait outperform comparable hybrids.</description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2012 06:36:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta to acquire Sunfield Seeds</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/121120.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced today that it will acquire Sunfield Seeds, a US-based provider of sunflower seeds production and processing services to more than 30 countries.</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:34:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta divests US flowers distribution and brokerage</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/121114.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced today that Griffin Greenhouse Supplies Inc., a leading United States-based supplier of greenhouse and nursery materials, has signed an agreement to acquire the Syngenta Horticultural Services (SHS) distribution and brokerage business.</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 05:34:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta secures EU approval for next generation fungicide</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/121113-2.aspx</link><description>Syngenta today announced that it has received European Union (EU) approval for isopyrazam, the first active ingredient from its strong pipeline of next generation fungicides.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 07:13:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta announces commencement of tender offer to acquire Devgen NV</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/121113.aspx</link><description>Syngenta today announced the commencement of its tender offer for all outstanding shares and warrants in Devgen.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:10:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta signs global commercial agreement with Novozymes</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/121026.aspx</link><description>Syngenta and Novozymes today announced an exclusive global marketing and distribution agreement to commercialize Taegro®, a fermented biological fungicide based on a naturally occurring bacterium Bacillus subtilis.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:29:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Third quarter 2012: sustained sales growth</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/121023.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced sustained sales growth: Q3 sales up 6% CER, full year sales record $11.0 billion.</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 06:38:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Management announcement</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/121022.aspx</link><description>Syngenta today announced that Sandro Aruffo, Head of R&amp;D, will take medical leave.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:37:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Appointment of new Chairman</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/121018.aspx</link><description>Syngenta today announced the appointment of Michel Demaré as the new Chairman of the Board with effect from the next Annual General Meeting on April 23, 2013.</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 04:29:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta upgrades sales target</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120924.aspx</link><description>Syngenta today announced that it expects sales for its eight key strategic crops to reach $25 billion by the end of the decade, compared with a previous target of over $22 billion.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 05:11:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta announces public offer for Devgen</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120921.aspx</link><description>Syngenta today announced a bid for the Belgian company Devgen, a global leader in hybrid rice and RNAi technology.</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:41:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta announces its intention to launch a public voluntary offer in cash for Devgen at €16 per share</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120921-2.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced today the intention to launch, via its subsidiary Syngenta Crop Protection AG, a voluntary and conditional public takeover bid in cash for all shares and warrants issued by Devgen NV.</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:03:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta plans new facility in Russia</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120921-3.aspx</link><description>Syngenta, in conjunction with the Governor of Krasnodarskiy Krai, Russia, has signed a Letter of Intent to invest up to $85 million in the construction of a hybrid seed and crop protection production facility.</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:23:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta to acquire Pasteuria Bioscience</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120919.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced today that it has agreed to acquire Pasteuria Bioscience, Inc., a US-based biotechnology company.</description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 04:47:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta appoints new Executive Committee member</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120907.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced today that Caroline Luscombe, Head of Human Resources, will join the Executive Committee with 

effect from October 1, 2012.</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2012 04:32:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta launches international photography award</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120906.aspx</link><description>The Syngenta Photography Award, a new international competition that aims to stimulate dialogue around key global challenges, was launched today.</description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2012 06:06:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta to acquire DuPont Professional Products business</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120829.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced today that it has agreed to acquire the DuPont Professional Products insecticide business, a leading supplier of innovative products for the professional turf, ornamentals and home pest control markets.</description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2012 07:34:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2012 Half Year Results</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120726.aspx</link><description>Sustained sales and earnings growth.</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2012 07:41:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta to build new seeds plant in Argentina</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120705.aspx</link><description>Syngenta today announced a $50 million investment to build a new processing plant for corn and sunflower seeds in Argentina.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 04:45:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta receives EPA registration for refuge-in-a-bag corn seed</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120703.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced today that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted registration approval for two refuge-in-a-bag trait stacks.</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 04:54:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Major redevelopment of Syngenta headquarters</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120702.aspx</link><description>Syngenta is making a significant investment in the modernization of its Basel headquarters.</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 08:07:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta and InterGrain enter barley breeding collaboration</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120627.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced today that it has entered into a barley breeding collaboration with InterGrain, an Australia-based crop breeding company.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:24:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New segment reporting</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120626.aspx</link><description>As announced in February, Syngenta will adopt new segment reporting of sales and profitability starting with the first half 2012 results, to be announced on July 26.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:32:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta to divest growing media from Lawn and Garden business</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120611.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced today that Sun Gro Horticulture Ltd., the leading North American producer of growing media, has signed an agreement to acquire the Fafard peat unit of the Lawn and Garden business.</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2012 04:08:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rice Bowl Index highlights solutions for food security challenges across Asia-Pacific</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120530.aspx</link><description>Read Syngenta’s Rice Bowl Index press release here.</description><pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2012 06:14:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta settles atrazine litigation in the USA</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120525-1.aspx</link><description>As announced today, Syngenta and attorneys for several community water systems have agreed to settle litigation related to the herbicide atrazine in order to end the business uncertainty and expense of protracted legal proceedings.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 04:36:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Atrazine Litigation Settled</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120525-2.aspx</link><description>Syngenta and attorneys for several community water systems have agreed to settle litigation related to the herbicide atrazine in order to end the business uncertainty and expense of protracted legal proceedings.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 04:16:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta to expand presence in Africa: contributing to the transformation of agriculture</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120518.aspx</link><description>Syngenta today announced a commitment to build a $1 billion business in Africa over the next 10 years.</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 09:32:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta and Buck Semillas in Wheat R&amp;D Collaboration Agreement in Argentina</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120515.aspx</link><description>Syngenta and Buck Semillas announced today that they have entered into a collaboration agreement under which both parties will exchange genetics, utilizing technology platforms and know-how to develop new wheat varieties.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 11:17:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta and Devgen enter insect control research partnership</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120514.aspx</link><description>Syngenta and Devgen today announced a six-year global license and research agreement.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 04:42:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta and Novozymes to partner for phosphate use efficiency</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120425.aspx</link><description>Syngenta and Novozymes today announced a global agreement under which Syngenta will work with Novozymes to commercialize the Novozymes technology JumpStart, a seed-applied biological which increases phosphate solubility in the soil.</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:02:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta holds Annual General Meeting</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120424.aspx</link><description>At the Annual General Meeting of Syngenta AG on April 24, 2012, the 1,003 shareholders representing 33.61% of the total shares approved all the motions proposed by the Board of Directors.</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:14:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Quarter 2012: sustained sales growth</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120418.aspx</link><description>Sales in the first quarter of 2012 increased by 9 percent at constant exchange rates.  Volumes were up 5 percent, with a further 4 percent contribution from price.  Reported sales were 7 percent higher at $4.3 billion.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:27:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta announces successful USD 750 million bond issue</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120322-1.aspx</link><description>Syngenta today announced the successful issue of USD 750 million in US dollar denominated bonds, comprising a USD 500 million bond with a ten year maturity and a USD 250 million bond with a thirty year maturity.</description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:13:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta receives approval for quadruple stack corn in Argentina</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120322-2.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced today that the Secretary of Agriculture in Argentina has approved its MIR604 trait and quadruple corn stack Bt11 x MIR162 x GA21x MIR604 (Agrisure Viptera® 4) for cultivation.</description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:51:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta announces benchmark sized SEC registered bond offering</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120321.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced its intention to issue a benchmark sized bond offering in the U.S. market, pursuant to Syngenta’s automatic shelf registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on 16 November 2011.</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:44:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Filing of 2011 Annual Report on Form 20-F</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120217.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced that the 2011 Annual Report on Form 20-F has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:36:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2011 Full Year Results</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120208.aspx</link><description>Strong performance in first year of integrated strategy.</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:19:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta Board proposes to elect three new Directors</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/120208-2.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced today that the Board of Directors will propose the election of three new members at the Annual General Meeting on April 24, 2012.</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:46:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta receives approval for triple stack corn in Argentina</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-111103.aspx</link><description>Syngenta has received cultivation approval in Argentina for its triple corn stack Bt11 x MIR162 x GA21.
It offers excellent control of key insects and will be available to Argentine growers for the 2012/2013 season.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:22:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Third Quarter 2011 Sales</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-111014.aspx</link><description>Sales in the third quarter in 2011 were up 21% (16% at constant exchange rates) at $2.7 billion, strong growth across all regions.</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:41:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta Receives Japanese and Mexican Import Approvals for Corn Trait Stack with Dual Modes of Action against Above-Ground Pest</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-110803.aspx</link><description>Syngenta in North America today announced that it has received import approval from Japanese and Mexican regulatory authorities for the Agrisure Viptera™ 3220 trait stack, which offers corn growers dual modes of action against a broad-spectrum of above-ground (lepidopteran) insects including corn borer and a five percent refuge in the Corn Belt region of the United States.</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:42:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2011 Half Year Results</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-110722.aspx</link><description>Double digit growth in sales and net income</description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:02:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta enters into global technology partnership for development of bio-nematicides</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-110628.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced today that it has entered into an exclusive global technology partnership with Pasteuria Bioscience Inc., a U.S. based biotechnology company.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:21:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta sets out path to expand global leadership</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-110621.aspx</link><description>At Syngenta’s 2011 Capital Markets Day, senior executives explain the significant value creation of the company’s new fully integrated commercial and R&amp;D strategy to drive market share growth. The day highlights the breadth of Syngenta’s technologies across all the world’s major crops. Sales of these key crops are expected to more than double to surpass $17 billion post 2015.</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:56:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta receives approval for Agrisure Viptera™ in Argentina</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-110526.aspx</link><description>Syngenta has received cultivation approval in Argentina for its MIR162 trait, branded Agrisure Viptera™. It offers excellent control of key insects and will be available to Argentine growers for the 2011/2012 season.</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:05:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta to invest in new U.S. genetics research facility</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-110520.aspx</link><description>Syngenta plans to construct a new state-of-the-art biotechnology research facility adjacent to its existing research campus in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, US. The $71 million investment will focus on discovering and developing new agronomic traits.</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:07:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta launches new seed treatment</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-110518.aspx</link><description>Syngenta has launched VIBRANCE™, a new seed treatment based on the active ingredient sedaxane. It protects major crops against a wide range of diseases and delivers outstanding protection of the entire plant root system. VIBRANCE will first be launched on cereals in Argentina.</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta holds Annual General Meeting</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-110419.aspx</link><description>The shareholders approved all the motions proposed by the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting of Syngenta AG on 19 April 2011.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 07:46:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Quarter 2011: Sales exceed $4 billion </title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-110415.aspx</link><description>Sales in the first quarter were up 13 percent at constant exchange rates. Good start to Northern hemisphere season.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 07:37:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alternative mode of action for herbicide tolerance now in co-development by Syngenta and Bayer CropScience</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-110407.aspx</link><description>Syngenta and Bayer CropScience announced a co-development agreement on an HPPD herbicide tolerance trait for soybeans. The trait is in early development with launch in North America expected in the second half of this decade.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:07:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta to divest Materials Protection business</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-110301.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced to sell its Materials Protection business to Lanxess. The company will grant Lanxess also exclusive licensing and supply agreements.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 07:44:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Filing of 2010 Annual Report on Form 20-F</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-110218.aspx</link><description>Syngenta has filed its 2010 Annual Report on Form 20-F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:31:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>USDA approves Corn Amylase Trait for Enogen™</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-110211.aspx</link><description>Syngenta has received full deregulation for its corn amylase trait from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Enogen corn seed will be used to grow corn for the ethanol industry.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:13:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2010 Full-Year Results : Operating income maintained, record free cash flow</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-110209.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced its results for the year 2010 and a new commercial strategy towards a fully integrated offer.</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:32:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta receives approval for triple stack corn in Brazil</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-110203.aspx</link><description>CTNBio, the National Biosafety Committee in Brazil, has approved Syngenta’s triple corn stack Bt11 x MIR162 x GA21 for cultivation in the country.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:23:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta, DuPont sign corn rootworm trait licensing agreement</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-101214.aspx</link><description>Syngenta and DuPont today announced that Syngenta will grant DuPont business, Pioneer Hi-Bred, a non-exclusive, global license to its corn rootworm trait MIR604 (Agrisure®) for corn seed.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:22:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta Foundation announces partnership to develop drought-tolerant maize for smallholder farmers in Asia</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-101214-2.aspx</link><description>The Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture, Syngenta and CIMMYT announced a partnership to develop drought-tolerant maize for smallholder farmers in Asia. The five-year program is called “Affordable, Accessible Maize for Asia”.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:23:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta closes acquisition of Monsanto’s sunflower seeds activities</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-101213.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced today that it has closed the acquisition of Monsanto’s global hybrid sunflower seeds activities.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:22:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta to supply Azoxystrobin to Nufarm</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-101201.aspx</link><description>Syngenta will extend supply of the world’s best selling fungicide, azoxystrobin, to Nufarm in the Brazilian market for a period of three years.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:27:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta announces Photo Prize 2010 winners</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-101116.aspx</link><description>Syngenta has announced the winners of its 2010 Photo Prize competition. They were announced today at a special exhibition at the Kunsthalle Basel, Switzerland, as part of Syngenta’s 10th Anniversary celebrations.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:22:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta and ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) launch Sustainable Agroecosystems professorship</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-101111.aspx</link><description>Syngenta will donate CHF 10 million to the ETH Zürich Foundation to finance a new professorship and associated research staff. The professorship aims to advance science, education and public dialogue related to sustainable agriculture and food security.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:11:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta and DuPont announce ownership change at GreenLeaf Genetics</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-101110.aspx</link><description>Syngenta and DuPont today announced that Syngenta has assumed full ownership of their GreenLeaf Genetics joint venture. The new structure underscores Syngenta’s commitment to helping independent seed companies provide a wide range of choices to growers.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 11:39:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta CEO calls for holistic approach to drive a step change in rice productivity</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-101109.aspx</link><description>Speaking at the International Rice Congress in Vietnam, Mike Mack urged collaborations to bring together technology, environment and people to sustainably increase rice productivity. He also called to include smallholder famers to advance rural economies.</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:30:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Agrisure Viptera 3111 Stack Outyields Competitive DeKalb, Pioneer offerings by more than 9 bu/A in 2010 Trials</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-101108.aspx</link><description>Syngenta Seeds, Inc. has released performance data from its 2010 field trials that show a clear yield advantage for hybrids with its breakthrough Agrisure Viptera™ 3111 trait stack, with those products outyielding competitive products.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 07:15:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta Indonesia to Build Seeds Processing Plant in Java</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-101025.aspx</link><description>Syngenta Indonesia today broke ground on a $26 million corn seeds processing plant in Pasuruan, East Java. The facility will be operational by the second half of 2011 and have a seed capacity of up to 5,700 metric tons.</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:36:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Third Quarter 2010 Sales</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-101014.aspx</link><description>Sales in the third quarter in 2010 were up 11 percent at constant exchange rates. Syngenta maintains its full year guidance.</description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:42:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta Opens New R&amp;D Facility in Singapore to support agricultural technology development in Asia Pacific</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-101008.aspx</link><description>Syngenta Asia Pacific today officially opened its new research and development (R&amp;D) facility in Singapore which will house its molecular marker and formulation development laboratories.</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:41:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Japan and Taiwan Approve Syngenta’s Enogen™ Corn Amylase Trait for Import</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-100802.aspx</link><description>Syngenta Seeds, Inc. continues to gain regulatory approvals for trait developed to increase ethanol productivity</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:40:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta Seeds, Inc. Launches Agrisure Artesian™ Technology, First Water-Optimized Technology for Corn Hybrids</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-100726.aspx</link><description>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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:41:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2010 Half Year Results</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-100722.aspx</link><description>Volume upturn in Q2; strong emerging market performance</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:21:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta and Bayer CropScience sign global cotton technology licensing agreement</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-100714.aspx</link><description>Syngenta has granted Bayer CropScience a worldwide, non-exclusive license for use of VIPCOTTM insect control technology in cotton.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:21:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta, Dow AgroSciences announce CIS supply and distribution agreement</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-100701.aspx</link><description>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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:22:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Japan Approves Breakthrough Syngenta Seeds Corn Trait and Stacks</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-100616-2.aspx</link><description>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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:40:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta to supply azoxystrobin to Rallis India</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-100616.aspx</link><description>Syngenta and Rallis India today announced a strategic agreement under which Syngenta will supply Rallis India with azoxystrobin, the world’s best selling fungicide.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:23:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta acquires Maribo Seed sugar beet business from Nordic Sugar</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-100527.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced today the signing of an agreement to acquire the Maribo Seed sugar beet business from Nordic Sugar.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:23:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta and Embrapa establish multi-crop partnership to advance solutions for Brazilian growers</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-100428.aspx</link><description>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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:24:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta joins Sustainability Consortium as founding member</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-100422.aspx</link><description>On Earth Day 2010, Syngenta announced that it has become a founding member of the Sustainability Consortium.</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:02:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta receives approval for breakthrough corn trait technology in the U.S.</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-100421.aspx</link><description>MIR162, Syngenta’s Agrisure Viptera trait, received deregulation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:22:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta holds Annual General Meeting</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-100420.aspx</link><description>At the Annual General Meeting of Syngenta AG on 20 April 2010, the shareholders approved all the motions proposed by the Board of Directors.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:51:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First quarter trading statement 2010</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-100415.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:13:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta and CIMMYT establish industry-leading partnership to advance wheat research</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-100406.aspx</link><description>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.</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:29:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta launches isopyrazam with first registration in the UK</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-100331.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced today the first European registration of the new fungicide isopyrazam. c</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:05:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Filing of 2009 Annual Report on Form 20-F</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-100219.aspx</link><description>Syngenta has filed its 2009 Annual Report on Form 20-F with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:12:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Collaboration between Syngenta and IAC accelerates sugar cane Research and Development activities</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-100208.aspx</link><description>Syngenta expands its sugar cane solution portfolio and reinforces its commitment to Brazilian sugar cane market.</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:20:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2009 Full Year Results: Sustained cash generation, positioned for further growth</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-100205.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced its results for the year 2009.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:59:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta launches Photo Prize 2010</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-100120.aspx</link><description>Syngenta launched today its 2010 Photo Prize competition to recognize and reward outstanding photography centered on the company purpose ‘Bringing plant potential to life’.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:14:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta, Dow AgroSciences sign cotton technology licensing agreements</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-100105.aspx</link><description>Syngenta has granted Dow AgroSciences licenses to a number of VipCot™ cotton varieties, as well as access to its COT102 cotton transgenic event.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:11:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta receives approval for new corn technologies in Argentina</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-091222.aspx</link><description>Syngenta has received cultivation approval for its genetically modified corn trait Bt11xGA21 from the Ministry of Agriculture in Argentina.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:16:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta to develop high-sugar-content technology in cane</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-091216.aspx</link><description>Syngenta will be accelerating the development of innovative technology that will dramatically increase the sugar content of cane.</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:34:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta Biotechnology, Inc., Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-091207.aspx</link><description>Syngenta continues to expand its U.S. biotech research facility and plans for future growth after quarter century.</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:40:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta receives approval for new corn technology in The Philippines</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-091203.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced today that it received cultivation approval for its corn trait GA21 in the Philippines.</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:39:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta and Makhteshim Agan supply agreement</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-091119.aspx</link><description>Syngenta and Makhteshim Agan today announced a long term agreement under which Syngenta will supply Makhteshim Agan with its fungicide azoxystrobin.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:12:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta receives approval for new corn technologies in Brazil</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-091113.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced today that its genetically modified corn traits MIR162 and Bt11xGA21 are now fully approved for cultivation in Brazil.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:14:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta acquires U.S. lettuce seed companies</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-091112.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced today the signing of agreements to acquire two U.S.-based lettuce seed companies: Synergene Seed &amp; Technology, Inc. and Pybas Vegetable Seed Co., Inc.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:19:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta Ventures invests in U.S. biotech company Metabolon</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-091027.aspx</link><description>Syngenta Ventures has made an equity investment in Metabolon, its first direct investment.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:17:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Third Quarter Sales 2009</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-091023.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:22:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta Ranked Among Top Employers in Biotech</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-091002.aspx</link><description>Syngenta was ranked among the Top 20 Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Employers according to survey results published in a special feature of Science magazine.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:25:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta Report receives international and national recognition</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-090925.aspx</link><description>- Retains Platinum Award in LACP competition
- Climbs to top 3 ranking in BILANZ rating
- Rated best SMI company annual report in FHNW assessment</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:27:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta and IRRI collaborate to benefit Asia’s rice farmers</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-090907.aspx</link><description>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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:32:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta CEO expresses commitment to bringing technology and agronomic knowledge to African farmers</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-090826-2.aspx</link><description>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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:32:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture launches Syngenta and CIMMYT wheat Ug99 stem rust resistance research partnership</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-090826.aspx</link><description>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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:37:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta to acquire Monsanto’s hybrid sunflower seeds activities - further strengthening its leading sunflower business</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-090806.aspx</link><description>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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:37:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Half Year Results 2009: First half resilience: higher prices, successful risk management</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-090724.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced its results for the first half year of 2009.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:41:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta to boost pollinators across Europe</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-090715.aspx</link><description>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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:43:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta Licenses Chromatin Gene Stacking Technology for Sugar cane</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-090626-2.aspx</link><description>Syngenta Biotechnology, Inc. has entered into an exclusive worldwide research and commercial license agreement for Chromatin’s proprietary gene stacking technology in sugar cane.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:53:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta and Evogene to Collaborate on Soybean Nematode Resistance</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-090626.aspx</link><description>Syngenta Biotechnology, Inc. has entered into a collaboration agreement with Evogene, Ltd., focusing on identifying plant genes related to soybean nematode resistance.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:51:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta issues EUR 500 million Eurobond</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-090623.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced today the successful issue of a EUR 500 million Eurobond with a five year maturity.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:55:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta acquires innovative bio-control technology to improve usable crop yields</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-090611.aspx</link><description>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.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:50:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta COO: “Worldwide collaboration needed to raise yields”</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-090607.aspx</link><description>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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:58:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta CEO underlines the importance of agricultural technology in supporting preservation of the environment</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-090604.aspx</link><description>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.”</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:00:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta holds Annual General Meeting</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-090421-2.aspx</link><description>At the Annual General Meeting of Syngenta AG on 21 April 2009, the shareholders approved all the motions proposed by the Board of Directors.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:01:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta calls for greater international collaboration to address food security challenge</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-090421.aspx</link><description>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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:04:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Q1 2009 sales: performance reflects ongoing growth in demand</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-090415.aspx</link><description>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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:05:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta, Dow AgroSciences Agree to Cross License Corn Traits</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-090401.aspx</link><description>Syngenta and Dow AgroSciences today announced an agreement to cross license their respective corn traits for commercialization within their branded seeds businesses.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:07:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta CEO highlights crucial role of technology in improving food security</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-090227.aspx</link><description>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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:08:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta Board proposes Stefan Borgas to become new Director</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-090226.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced today that the 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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:14:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Filing of 2008 Annual Report on Form 20-F</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-090219.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced that the 2008 Annual Report on Form 20-F has been filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:16:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Syngenta enters into research collaboration with Anhui Academy, China</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-090210.aspx</link><description>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.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 11:25:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Full Year Results 2008: Record sales and earnings growth, winning technology offer</title><link>http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/en-090206.aspx</link><description>Syngenta announced its Full Year Results 2008. Sales were up 21% and earnings per share were up 42%.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 11:27:02 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>