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Syngenta is a global Swiss agribusiness that produces agrochemicals and seeds. It was formed in 2000 by the merger of Novartis Agribusiness and Zeneca Agrochemicals. In June 2020, ChemChina transferred its entire agricultural business to the Syngenta Group, which now also includes Adama and the agricultural activities of Sinochem in addition to Syngenta. The Syngenta Group is a Chinese company with its management headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. Syngenta is active in Israel through Zeraim Gedera, The company provides the growers with a full solution package of innovative vegetable seeds, world leading CP products by Syngenta and GroNTec service provided by a professional team, targeting optimized fruit production. Zeraim Gedera is also responsible for the sale of Syngenta's products in the Israeli market as part of the solutions offered to local growers. Becoming an integral part of Syngenta has allowed Zeraim Gedera to leverage its broad knowledge base and build on the significant research and development capabilities of Syngenta to improve and strengthen its product portfolio and develop new solutions for growers. Syngenta is also the parent company of Israeli company ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd.

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Feb 20, 2024 · www.prnewswire.com

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Syngenta and Lavie Bio Announce Partnership to Discover and Develop Novel Bio-Insecticide

Syngenta Crop Protection and Lavie Bio Ltd., a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd., have announced a partnership to develop new biological insecticidal solutions. The collaboration will use Lavie Bios technology to identify and optimize bio-insecticide candidates, and Syngentas global research, development, and commercialization capabilities. The partnership aims to address the global challenge of insects that cause significant damage to crops, costing the global economy an estimated $70 billion a year.

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Feb 20, 2024 · www.businesswire.com

Syngenta Partners with CropX as a Key Sustainability Solution

Aug 8, 2022 · jobs.syngenta.com

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An innovation summit in Tel Aviv addresses farming's global challenges | Syngenta news and blogs

Syngenta Group recently held a three-day conference, Innovating Together, in Tel Aviv, partnering with Start-Up Nation Central. The event aimed to foster collaboration and innovation in addressing global agricultural challenges, including the food crisis and climate change. The conference featured over 30 Israeli start-ups and seven research institutes, showcasing a range of agricultural innovations. Syngenta Group plans to host similar events in tech and innovation hubs worldwide. The company also met with tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist, Chemi Peres, discussing Israels tradition of innovation in various sectors.

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Jan 5, 2017 · www.timesofisrael.com

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Syngenta to expand use of NRGene crops' software

Syngenta, a global agrochemical and seed company, has announced that it will use NRGenes cloud-based software to evaluate the trait discovery of various crops. NRGenes software and algorithms help firms study plant genomes to determine which seeds are best suited for different climatic conditions and have high resiliency. The software enables breeders to process data more quickly, making breeding faster and more cost-effective. Syngenta and NRGene have been collaborating for two years, and Syngenta plans to expand the use of the software for broader value gains in the breeding process.

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Jan 4, 2016 · agfundernews.com

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Syngenta Ventures Invests in Phytech, the 'FitBit for Irrigated Crops' - AFN

Israeli sensor and data analysis startup Phytech has closed an undisclosed Series A funding round with new investor Syngenta Ventures and existing investor Mitsui Co Europe. Phytechs devices monitor individual plants using their patented phytomonitoring technology, providing real-time feedback and decision support to farmers. The funding will be used to expand Phytechs technology platform and support global commercialization. The company aims to enable data sharing between farmers and other contributors through its cloud-based platform. Syngenta Ventures was attracted to Phytechs distribution strategy and use of dendrometers, while Mitsui Co Europe sees the investment as part of its strategy for innovative technology and new business development.

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