Syngenta Thrive - 4Q/2013 - 3

Welcome letter

Shielding Seeds
most seeds will fit on the tip of your finger, yet nothing rivals their potential to sustain life. as the
science behind genetics and traits advances, higher yielding, more stress-tolerant crops are
emerging from those seeds, promising to help feed, fuel and clothe a growing global population.
at syngenta, we understand that protecting what’s inside the seed has never been more
important. that’s why we focus considerable attention on the outside of the seed as well. no
longer just another way to deliver disease-fighting fungicides, syngenta seed treatments are
core elements in our integrated solutions for controlling a host
of insects, nematodes and diseases.
each year, a significant part of our global $1 billion
investment in research and development goes toward
building agriculture’s most innovative seed care portfolio.
this investment resulted in growers and retailers having
access to game-changing tools in 2013, including Vibrance
seed treatment, our first fungicide developed specifically as
a seed-applied technology. most recently, we introduced
Clariva™ Complete Beans, a unique seed treatment
combination of separately registered products that offers
growers a new, state-of-the-art tool in the battle against the
destructive soybean cyst nematode. looking ahead to 2014
and beyond, our pipeline of next generation seed treatment
technologies will enable
us to continue bringing
to market new, innova“With a new year on the
tive seed care systems
horizon, we stand ready
that protect seeds,
to keep a steady supply
enhance rooting
of practical solutions
power and preserve
and breakthrough
yield potential.
technologies at your
In this issue of Thrive,
fingertips.”
you’ll see how some of
our seed treatments are
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already playing integral
roles in crop establishment and root health. But our product portfolio is just part of what we
offer. on the pages that follow, you’ll learn how we’re partnering with key industry groups to
educate people on stewarding treated seed. We also provide ongoing services that help keep
retailers updated on the latest application techniques, so they can meet growers’ expectations
while minimizing environmental risks. For example, our annual certification program gives us a
chance to provide hands-on training to our partners involved in treating seed. much of the
information relayed at these sessions comes from our seedcare Institute in stanton, minn.,
where we test our products and the equipment used to apply them.
With a new year on the horizon, we stand ready to keep a steady supply of practical
solutions and breakthrough technologies at your fingertips. From our scientists in the lab to
our experts in the field, the syngenta seedcare team proudly joins you in unleashing the power
of the seed by defending its full genetic potential.
®

Tim kroenke

Listen to
excerpt from
interview
about seed
treatments.

tim kroenke

head, seedcare
syngenta

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