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"We need change at scale. Agriculture is one of the sectors that has the biggest impact on the health of our planet…but also one where we can make the most difference,” said Petra Laux, our Chief Sustainability Officer, at Economist Impact events 10th anniversary Sustainability Week in London. In an interview with Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran on the future of food security, Petra discussed the challenges and opportunities in agriculture, the importance of addressing the productivity gap, how technology is helping farmers transition to more regenerative practices, and our scalable model for restoring degraded land and improving soil health in Brazil. We're accelerating the shift toward regenerative agriculture through innovation and collaboration, aiming to empower farmers, ensure food security, and protect our planet. Click here to watch the recording of the full interview: https://lnkd.in/dnTRNhfX #EconSustainability

AI, data, and sustainability: #WorldAgriTech showed us where agriculture is headed. From scaling AI in farming to building sustainable food systems, the conversations were packed with insights and real-world impact. Our executives Feroz Sheikh, Jacqui Campbell, Jeremy Groeteke and Michael Lee were on the ground, sharing their perspectives on what’s driving change and what’s needed next. A few key themes stood out: 🌱 AI & data are no longer optional—they’re essential 🤝 Collaboration will define the future of agtech 🌎 Sustainability needs action, not just ambition The energy at #WorldAgriTech was inspiring, but the real work happens now. What’s your biggest takeaway? Let’s talk 👇 #AgTech #AI #SustainableFarming #FutureOfAgriculture #Innovation

An entrepreneur taking risks, building a business and connecting with people who share his vision - we all love an origin story! Henrik Rosendahl, CEO of soil sensor startup Spiio is on this journey. He has helmed Spiio through Covid, its partnership with Syngenta, and is super passionate about the future of agronomic data. Listen in to his story.👇 As startups and investors gather in San Francisco for the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit on March 11-12 we thought Henrik’s story would provide inspiration and food for thought among delegates and our wider community. We’ll share updates live from the summit this week - Let’s celebrate innovative startups together. If you are there, join us and tell us your origin story! 🤝 https://lnkd.in/g58AAc8 #TurfInnovation #Syngenta #SyngentaTurf #GCSAAConference #WorldAgriTech #Innovation #AgTech #digitalfarming #ai #genai

This International Women’s Day, we’re shining a spotlight onto the incredible women who shape agriculture every day—from the lab to the field. Across Syngenta Group, we work alongside women who push boundaries, challenge the status quo, and drive meaningful change. Today, we’re sharing the voices of five individuals—scientists, agronomists, innovators, and an ally—who remind us what resilience, passion, and leadership truly look like. Swipe through to hear from them. Let’s celebrate the women who inspire us, not just today, but every day. #IWD2025 #WomenInAgriculture #SyngentaProud

How do we feed a growing population while respecting nature’s boundaries? 🌍 At Economist Impact’s 10th anniversary Sustainability Week in London on March 12, our Chief Sustainability Officer, Petra Laux, will discuss the future of agriculture with The Economist’s Global Energy and Climate Innovation Editor Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran. Together, they’ll tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the food system today — cutting emissions, food security and harnessing technology to support farmers’ transition to regenerative agriculture. The path ahead is clear: agriculture needs to transform so that we can improve soil health and protect the climate and nature while simultaneously securing yields 🌱 Stay tuned for key takeaways from the event! Economist Impact events #Econsustainability #sustainabilitypriorities #sustainableagriculture

AI and Gen AI are transforming industries—but how do we move from potential to real impact? At the World Agri-Tech Summit on March 11, our Chief Information & Digital Officer, Feroz Sheikh will take the stage alongside: Debra King, CTO, Bunge, Ranveer Chandra, CTO, Microsoft and Tim Murnin, Head of Industry Solutions, Amazon Web Services (AWS). Together, they’ll tackle some of the biggest questions shaping AI-driven industries: 🌱What operational shifts are needed to scale AI and Gen AI? 🌱How can businesses align infrastructure, talent, and regulation for sustainable innovation? 🌱What’s the key to harmonizing data and ensuring quality in an AI-driven world? With AI reshaping everything from workflows to decision-making, this discussion is one to watch. If you’re at #WorldAgriTech, don’t miss it! #AI #GenAI #DigitalFarming #Innovation #AgTech #SyngentaGroup #WorldAgriTech

New technologies are driving a green revolution in the industry, but creating a more sustainable value chain goes beyond this upgrade, it requires solving enduring challenges across the global food system together 🌎 We’ve identified three key roadblocks standing in the way of greater collaboration—and three solutions that could help transform the food value chain for a more sustainable future. Swipe through to read about how we can all collaborate better 👇 #AgriTech #Agriculture #Innovation

Great to see our REVERTE® program featured in the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) Innovation Report Series. Through REVERTE®, we are making real progress in restoring degraded pastureland in Brazil, particularly in the Cerrado region, where we partner with The Nature Conservancy, helping farmers increase productivity, improve soil health, and drive sustainability. Listen to Petra Laux and Grazielle Parenti as they talk to James Kotecki about REVERTE®, its implementation in Brazil, and the next steps in this project. ✔️ 239,580 hectares under restoration ✔️ $290M+ in farmer support for equipment, inputs & infrastructure ✔️ Enhanced soil microbial health, boosting long-term resilience Together with Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate), we’re scaling impact and advancing climate-smart agriculture. Excited to continue this journey! #AIMforClimate #AIMforClimateImpact #InnovationReport #InnovationSprints #ClimateSmartAg #SustainableFarming #RegenerativeAgriculture #FoodSystems

We are pleased to announce Alf Barrios as an independent director of Syngenta Group’s Board of Directors. He will also serve on the Compensation and Audit Committee. With over 35 years of leadership in natural resources and energy, including senior roles at multinational Rio Tinto and BP, Alf brings invaluable expertise in managing complex global value chains. We look forward to working with Alf and benefiting from his insights as we continue driving agricultural innovation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d97b2YMg

It’s an exciting time to be in agriculture as game-changing innovations upgrade the industry. Our CIO Feroz Sheikh discusses the five trends he sees having impact at scale this year. #AgTech #innovation #farming #Syngenta