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Syngenta announces successful EUR 750 million Eurobond issues
Syngenta announced today the successful issue of EUR 750 million in Eurobonds. This issue comprises a EUR 500 million Eurobond with maturity date in November 2021 and a EUR 250 million Eurobond with maturity date in October 2017. John Ramsay, CFO, said: "We have taken advantage of current favorable market conditions in order to further enhance our debt maturity profile. These bond issues are ...
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Filing of 2013 Annual Report on Form 20-F
Syngenta announced that the 2013 Annual Report on Form 20-F has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The document is available on the Syngenta website at www.syngenta.com; hard copies of the audited financial statements are available to shareholders free of charge upon request. Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 28,000 employees in over 90 ...
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Syngenta files 2013 annual report for Syngenta Finance NV
Syngenta announced that the 2013 annual report for Syngenta Finance NV has been filed with the London Stock Exchange and the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). The document is available on the Syngenta corporate website here. Hard copies of the financial statements are available to investors free of charge upon request. PDF version Syngenta is one of the world's leading ...
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Carbon Robotics Disrupts Farming Industry with Autonomous Weeders
Carbon Robotics, an autonomous robotics company, today unveiled its third-generation autonomous weed elimination robots. The Autonomous Weeder leverages robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and laser technology to safely and effectively drive through crop fields to identify, target and eliminate weeds. Unlike other weeding technologies, the robots utilize high-power lasers to eradicate weeds ...
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Syngenta appoints new regional director for Latin America
Syngenta announces today the retirement of Antonio Carlos Guimarães, Regional Director Latin America effective December 31, 2013, after 14 successful years at Syngenta. As Regional Director since 2005, Antonio has led a business that has more than tripled in size. He also played an important role in the development of the integrated crop strategy in the region. Antonio was instrumental in ...
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Syngenta updates on Accelerating Operational Leverage program
Syngenta announced important steps in the implementation of its Accelerating Operational Leverage program. The program targets savings of $1 billion by 2018 and has three main pillars: Commercial; Research and Development; and Global Operations. In Commercial, Syngenta has successfully implemented a crop-focused approach to marketing since the launch of the integrated strategy in 2011. This is ...
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Syngenta Statement on unsolicited Preliminary Approach from Monsanto
Noting media reports, the Board of Syngenta confirms that it has received an unsolicited proposal from Monsanto to acquire the company at a price of CHF449 per Syngenta share with approximately 45 percent in cash. Syngenta’s Board of Directors, in conjunction with its legal and financial advisers, has undertaken a thorough review of all aspects of Monsanto’s offer and has unanimously ...
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Agco announces sustainable test farm in North dakota
AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, announced today plans to build a state-of-the-art test farm in Casselton, North Dakota. This strategic initiative aims to develop innovative farming practices to create a truly sustainable farm, specifically focusing on precision agriculture ...
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2013 Full Year Results
On track to meet growth objectives Sales $14.7 billion, up 3 percent; up 5 percent at constant exchange rates Integrated sales up 6 percent1 underlying growth excluding corn rootworm royalty 8 percent1 EBITDA $2.9 billion: 7 percent lower lower royalty income, non-recurring seeds costs Earnings per share2 $19.30: 12 percent lower Proposed dividend increased by 5 percent to CHF ...
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Syngenta`s Mary-Dell Chilton named 2013 World Food Prize laureate
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry today presided over a ceremony at which distinguished Syngentascientist Mary-Dell Chilton, Ph.D., was named a laureate of the prestigious 2013 World Food Prize. The prize is the foremost international award recognizing individuals who have enhanced human development by improving the quality, quantity or availability of food in the world. Dr. Chilton and two ...
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Making agricultural biotechnologies work for family farmers
Over 400 scientists, representatives of government, civil society, the private sector, academia, farmers' associations and cooperatives are set to participate in the FAO-hosted international symposium "The Role of Agricultural Biotechnologies in Sustainable Food Systems and Nutrition" from 15-17 February 2016. This scientific conference, will explore how agricultural biotechnologies can benefit ...
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3rd Agriculture and Climate Change Conference
From March 24 to 26, the 3rd Agriculture and Climate Change Conference will take place in Budapest, Hungary. International researchers will present their works focusing on the impact of climate change on crop production and propose solutions to maintain and increase crop productivity in this new context. Various topics will be discussed, like effects of CO2 on plant growth, abiotic stress, ...
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SMART Agriculture Technology Showcased at AgroFuturo - Sep 12, 2016
SMART Fertilizer Management software presented its newest technologies for precision agriculture at the annual AGROFUTURO expo in Medellin, Colombia. In addition, SMART's CEO Sela spoke about information and communication technologies supporting decision making, as a sustainable strategy to increase crop yields and reduce environmental ...
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Agricultural industry shows confidence at Agritechnica
Today Agritechnica, the world's largest trade fair for agricultural machinery and equipment, already shows great visitor turnout halfway through the show. Agritechnica organizer DLG (German Agricultural Society) today announced that Agritechnica 2015 so far has been visited by around 200,000 visitors since it opened last Sunday on 8th November. This figure is of similar levels to Agritechnica ...
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Syngenta appoints new Chief Operating Officer
Syngenta today announced that John Atkin, Chief Operating Officer, will retire from the company at the end of 2014. He will be succeeded by Jon Parr, who will assume responsibility for two of the company's four regions: Europe, Africa and the Middle East and Latin America. North America and Asia Pacific will remain under the leadership of Davor Pisk, Chief Operating Officer. Jon Parr has worked ...
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Syngenta signs global commercial agreement with Novozymes
Syngenta and Novozymes today announced an exclusive global marketing and distribution agreement to commercialize Taegro®, a fermented biological fungicide based on a naturally occurring bacterium Bacillus subtilis. It offers growers broad-spectrum disease control at very low application rates in a variety of crops. Its multiple modes of action make it highly complementary to Syngenta's ...
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GRDC to gather with research partners starting with a national roadshow of workshops to help Australian grain growers be more profitable and sustainable
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is hoping to further enhance communication and collaboration with its research partners, starting with a national roadshow of workshops. In conjunction with the GRDC, the research community plays a critical role in delivering world class RD&E to help Australian grain growers be more profitable and sustainable. With a network of 230 ...
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Syngenta submits legal challenge to EU suspension of thiamethoxam
Syngenta has submitted a legal challenge to the European Commission’s decision to suspend the use of thiamethoxam on bee attractive crops. The Commission took the decision on the basis of a flawed process, an inaccurate and incomplete assessment by the European Food Safety Authority and without the full support of EU Member States. Syngenta Chief Operating Officer, John Atkin, said: ...
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Anuvia Plant Nutrients CEO Amy Yoder Named One of Orlando Business Journal’s “2022 Women Who Mean Business”
Anuvia Plant Nutrients today announces that CEO Amy Yoder has been named to Orlando Business Journal’s prestigious list “2022 Women Who Mean Business.” The honor distinguishes leaders who have “gone above and beyond in their respective roles, driving business success, workforce development, and community advancement.” Developed in Central Florida, Anuvia’s ...
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WISE and KLA Foundation Help Advance Women in Underrepresented Communities
KLA and its employees are helping to make positive change in the lives of people by working through the international nonprofit Kiva to fund entrepreneurship and educational opportunities for women and their families in underserved global communities. Since 2020, KLA Foundation and the company’s Women in STEM, Empowered (WISE) employee resource group (ERG) have provided $22,550 in funding ...
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