Farmers around the world are dealing with enormous challenges. From needing to boost yields to dealing with ever-evolving pressures from pests and disease. All while protecting the environment and improving the quality of the soil.
These challenges are large and mean that collaboration and innovation are essential tools to help develop a sustainable, productive and regenerative global food system.
Syngenta has a key role to play
With our extensive research and development infrastructure, our global scale and cutting-edge science, we can provide the tools that farmers need to enable them keep feeding the world, now and into the future.
Take a look at how our work brings agricultural innovation to farmers worldwide, as well as advice and resources on pests, diseases and some agricultural best practices.
AI in agriculture
In agriculture, AI provides a wealth of opportunities to tackle a host of modern issues:
from labor shortages to unpredictable weather patterns, to pest and disease pressures.
Read our AI stories
What are agricultural biologicals?
Biologicals boost sustainability in farming by supporting regenerative agriculture, leading to more productive and profitable farms.
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What is soil health?
As the foundation of food and life on this planet, soil is something we care about.
Now we need to learn how to care better for our soil.
Our soil health case studies
What kind of problems do farmers face?
Farming is a complex, unpredictable and individual business.
Farmers must meet the changing needs of our planet and the expectations of regulators, consumers, and food processors and retailers.
Powdery mildew
Understanding, treating, and preventing this common fungal disease in plants.
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The challenge for sustainable agriculture is to balance the need for increased food production with the need to protect the environment, conserve natural resources, and ensure the long-term viability of agricultural systems. Transforming the sector to meet this challenge takes a certain type of person.
How can cocoa farming become sustainable?
Intercropping
How does it maximize land use efficiency and capitalize on the potential benefits of plant interactions?
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No-till farming
No-till farming is a revolutionary agricultural practice centered on protecting and enhancing the very foundation of food production: the soil itself.
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Cover cropping
Some of the common ways farmers are driving soil improvements today on their farms include minimizing soil disturbance with conservation tillage, retaining crop residue to build organic matter, and using cover crops to build nutrients and organic matter.
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Precision agriculture
Allowing growers to optimize inputs, enhance crop yields, reduce waste, and minimize environmental impact.
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What is hybrid barley?
Variety selection, planting and growing insights for this cereal field crop.
