Agri-Business
Syngenta reports 17% drop in sales in first half of 2024
Global agricultural technology company Syngenta Group has reported sales of $14.5 billion in the first half of 2024 (H1 2024),...
Syngenta
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Trials confirm benefits of crop biostimulant
Trials carried out by agri-science and technology company, Syngenta have confirmed that a biostimulant it produces can deliver savings of...
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The role of biostimulants within production agriculture
Driving the use of biostimulants within production agriculture, has been the identification of bespoke bacteria (endophytes) with the ability to...
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New chemistry to control fungal diseases in crops announced
A new chemistry to control fungal diseases in crops has just been announced. The joint breakthrough, by Syngenta Crop Protection...
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Potentially 'groundbreaking' seed treatments set for Ireland
Potentially ‘ground-breaking’ seed treatments, which convert atmospheric nitrogen for plant use, will be available in Ireland according to a Swiss...
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RCSI teams up with Syngenta on project to protect crops
Researchers at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dublin have teamed up...
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Research: Hybrid barleys could help with fertiliser costs
New research is indicating that hybrid barleys which receive a reduced application of nitrogen fertiliser (N) can deliver similar yields...
N.Ireland
World Agri-Tech Summit announces start-up innovation challenge
Entries are now open for the World Agri-Tech challenge for start-ups with innovative solutions to support sustainable agriculture. The World...
Tillage
New Spray Assist App becomes available in Ireland
A new Spray Assist App is now available in Ireland, which is designed to help sprayer operators select the most...
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New app gives assistance in BYDV control
Syngenta recently launched its BYDV Assist App for mobile devices. The device will help farmers and agronomists to make decisions...
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Mildew control: Tern makes a return
With the exit of fenpropimorph from the market, there is an opening in the mildew control market. At a recent...
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Don't start to drift when it comes to good spraying
Leaving a cloud of mist behind the sprayer has never been a good thing and in 2020 it is no...
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Looking and planning ahead for ramularia control without chlorothalonil
Ramularia has the potential to reduce yield on winter barley by up to 1t/ha. On spring barley this figure ranges...
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There's a new seed dressing on the block and it's 'vibrant'
Over the past number of weeks farmers and the trade have heard about Vibrance – a new seed treatment. Syngenta’s...
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Replacing chlorothalonil in a wheat programme
Chlorothalonil is on the way out and while alternatives are being examined it appears, at present, that the current products...
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New and improved wild oat spray on the market
The main news at Syngenta’s technical briefing this week was the introduction of Axial Pro to the market for 2019....
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Chlorothalonil vote to take place in March
It now looks like the vote that will decide the fate of chlorothalonil use in the EU will take place...
Agri-Business
ChemChina completes $43 billion takeover of Syngenta
It has recently been revealed that ChemChina’s $43 billion takeover of Swiss Company Syngenta has now been officially completed. ChemChina originally...