Syngenta India unveils roadmap to boost sustainable farming
Syngenta India on Thursday unveiled its roadmap at BioAg World Congress to empower farmers holistically through science based innovative use of biologicals.
City Air News
Apr 24, 2025 11:35
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Chandigarh: Syngenta India on Thursday unveiled its roadmap at BioAg World Congress to empower farmers holistically through science based innovative use of biologicals.
Susheel Kumar, Syngenta MD said,“ Farming is faced with multifaceted challenges. Therefore, we need to adopt a multipronged strategy to make sure that crops are cultivated in a viable and sustainable way. Biologicals are the core of our best practices aimed at enhancing soil health, boosting crop resilience and providing a holistic solution to the Indian farmers.”
Susheel, while stressing the need for innovation, said that farmers are faced with several challenges in guaranteeing food security globally. He said that the food chain and public pressure for a better residue management in food, further limits farming options. “Reduced solution efficacy due to resistance and pest shifts demands new modes of action,” he said.
Stressing the need for a policy drive for sustainable agriculture, Susheel highlighted, “We need different tools to realize a modern form of agriculture. Meeting the challenge requires a significant effort and biologicals and seed treatment is at the forefront of this shift. By innovating boldly, we can transform the future of food security for us all.”
Talking about biologicals, Susheel said that natural microbial, seaweed and plant extracts help in nutrient cycling, pest and disease management, and improving plant growth. “Three main types of biologicals – biostimulants, nutrient use efficiency products and biocontrols – provide farmers with more choices to manage resistance, improve soil health, reduce residue in foods, and address climate change impacts.”
Susheel further said that Syngenta Biologicals bring science-based innovation to give more choices and flexibility to farmers.
“We offer farmers additional solutions to manage pests and diseases, address abiotic stresses and enhance soil health and nutrient use efficiency,” he said.
