Syngenta
Andy Doyle on 14 Oct 2020
Syngenta launches aphid app to help optimise BYDV control
The smartphone app, now available to Irish growers, is designed to indicate the risk of aphid spread within a crop rather than the risk of BYDV transmission.
Stephen Robb on 04 Oct 2020
Syngenta launch new BYDV app to help optimise aphid control
The smartphone app is available to Irish growers and is designed to indicate the optimum spraying time for aphids
Stephen Robb on 22 Apr 2020
Closed transfer systems – a worthy investment
Stephen Robb takes a look at closed transfer systems and asks of they should be eligible for grant aid under schemes such as TAMS.
Andy Doyle on 23 Apr 2018
Changes continue in the crop protection world
Companies continue to scale up as the investment cost to secure new products increases while the number of products in the market decreases over time, writes Andy Doyle
Stephen Robb on 21 Apr 2018
New and upcoming products to the market
As changes in the agri-chemical world are continuing, we take a look at what new products are available to growers this year and what to expect in the future. Stephen Robb reports.
Lorcan Allen on 28 Feb 2018
DowDuPont rebrands as Corteva Agriscience
The agri chemical and seed businesses will be merged into a new company known as Corteva Agrisciences.
Lorcan Allen on 11 Oct 2017
Syngenta divests some products to seal ChemChina tie-up
As part of the European Commission’s approval of the ChemChina takeover, Syngenta has been forced to sell a number of products.
Andy Doyle on 12 Jul 2017
Open days reveal fungicide challenges
Open days over the past few weeks revealed the investment in R&D by public and private companies and the challenges to chemical use in the future.
Andy Doyle on 14 Jun 2017
Seetech launches 2017 hybrid barley grower award
Advisers and agronomists can enter a customer grower for the hybrid barley grower of the year 2017, with the grower's permission.
Andy Doyle on 04 Jan 2017
New Syngenta SDHI fungicide Elatus Era coming to Ireland
Irish growers will have another fungicide option to choose from in 2017 as Syngenta launches Elatus Era.
Lorcan Allen on 07 Sep 2016
Bayer enters 'advanced negotiations' for Monsanto takeover
US seed giant Monsanto has received a fresh $65bn takeover offer from German company Bayer.
Lorcan Allen on 24 Aug 2016
Syngenta-ChemChina deal cleared by US authorities
The $43bn takeover of Syngenta by ChemChina has been cleared by US security authorities.
Lorcan Allen on 18 May 2016
Inside China – answering the food security question
As China aims to secure enough food for its people, it is now focusing on investing abroad in food assets rather than pursuing self-sufficiency.
Contributor on 13 Apr 2016
Optimising the performance of agrichemicals
Chemical choice is important to achieve the desired result from spraying, but Tom Gartland of Syngenta reminds us that there are many other factors that must be considered.
Lorcan Allen on 05 Mar 2016
Monsanto slashes earnings guidance for year ahead
The seed and chemical giant says the macro trading environment is proving even more challenging than first thought.
Lorcan Allen on 10 Feb 2016
Slow creep of consolidation in the agrichemical sector
After three years of declining grain markets and eroding farmer incomes, the global agrichemical sector is in the process of a major shakeup, writes Lorcan Allen.
James Maloney on 18 Nov 2015
New Defy nozzle gives 3D coverage
This nozzle, developed by Syngenta and Hypro, is the latest in a line-up of specialist nozzles.
Lorcan Allen on 02 Sep 2015
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A weekly selection of global news stories that impact demand, supply and prices.
Andy Doyle on 15 Jul 2015
Crop varieties for 2016 and beyond
There were many potential new varieties on show at events over the past few weeks but only a few are likely to become commercial varieties for Irish growers.
Eoin Lowry on 13 May 2015
Syngenta rejects $42bn takeover bid from Monsanto
Monsanto has failed in its bid to become one of the largest seed and chemcial companies in the world, after Syngenta rejected its offer