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Sweet potato is a tropical plant which, despite its name, is not related to potatoes.
十一月 21, 2023

New recommendations and standards for sweet potatoes should facilitate international trade

While most of the United states is more focused on sweet potato recipes - as sweet potatoes are a tradional Thanksgiving dish - Industry is focused on their trading standards. Sweet potato is a tropical plant which, despite its name, is not related to potatoes.
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) declares onset of El Niño conditions
七月 06, 2023

World Meteorological Organization declares start of El Niño; what to expect

El Niño conditions have developed in the tropical Pacific for the first time in seven years, setting the stage for a likely surge in global temperatures and disruptive weather and climate patterns.
Producing fertilizer without carbon emissions
一月 13, 2023

Producing fertilizer without carbon emissions

Researchers at ETH Zurich and the Carnegie Institution for Science have shown how nitrogen fertilizer could be produced more sustainably. This is necessary not only to protect the climate, but also to reduce dependence on imported natural gas and to increase food security.
Reducing Swiss Potato Waste
二月 01, 2017

Reducing Swiss Potato Waste

Worldwide about a third of all food gets lost before it reaches our stomachs. For Swiss potatoes this is even more – half of the total harvest. Which measures can reduce the loss, and what effect do they have?
Swiss potato statistics (Yield and Acreage) from 1997 - 2015
七月 18, 2016

Swiss potato harvest washed away

In Switzerland, the weather wasn’t on the side of potato producers. After last year’s bad conditions, this year the harvest has literally washed away. There are already farmers who have written off their crops and ploughed under the potato crop.
Syngenta names Erik Fyrwald as new CEO
五月 05, 2016

Syngenta names Erik Fyrwald as new CEO

Syngenta announced today the appointment of J. Erik Fyrwald, currently President and CEO of the U.S. chemistry distribution company Univar Inc., as Chief Executive Officer effective June 1.
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GMOs are the Future to Combat Ills in Africa, according to Bill Gates
二月 07, 2016

Bill Gates: GMOs Will End Starvation in Africa

Bill Gates, who is a major backer of food biotechnology, has spoken passionately how food biotechnology can help the people of Africa fight the numerous challenges they face.
ChemChina to acquire Syngenta at a value of over US$ 43 billion
二月 03, 2016

ChemChina to acquire Syngenta at a value of over US$ 43 billion

Syngenta today announced that ChemChina has offered to acquire the company at US$ 465 per ordinary share plus a special dividend of CHF 5 to be paid conditional upon and prior to closing.
Potato waste from farm to fork quantified in Swiss study
十月 23, 2015

Potato waste from farm to fork quantified in Swiss study

On the way from field to fork, more than half of the potato harvest is lost. This is according to a new study conducted by researchers from Agroscope and ETH Zürich.
Low Potato Yields expected in Switzerland
九月 03, 2015

Low Potato Yields expected in Switzerland

The extreme weather in Switzerland will affect the upcoming potato harvest. Tubers are small, so the supply is expected to be tight.
Syngenta Sign near its production location in Monthey, Switzerland
八月 26, 2015

Monsanto walks away after Syngenta turns down improved take-over bid

U.S.-based Monsanto said Wednesday it is walking away from efforts to acquire Swiss rival Syngenta, which has rejected a recently sweetened offer.
Monsanto attempts to take over Syngenta
六月 10, 2015

Syngenta rejects second merger proposal Monsanto

Syngenta has rejected an updated merger proposal from Monsanto.
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五月 14, 2015

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Swiss potato harvest small, but not catastrophic

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Intervention in Swiss potato market averts price collapse

The 2011 potato growing season in Switzerland was a special one. "It was summer in the spring, it was fall in the summer and it was summer in the fall"is how the season was described by Ruedi Fischer, president of the Vereinigung der Schweize...
十月 15, 2011

Swiss farmers see bumper potato crop, but may not make any money

Despite a bumper potato harvest this year, growers’ joy is being spoiled by big retailers squeezing them on price and rejecting bigger-than-average spuds. Charlotte shouldn’t be bigger than size 60-120. Nothing to do with a farmers lonely hearts colum...
七月 31, 2011

Syngenta verwacht omzet te verdubbelen in 2015

Syngenta, het Zwitserse agrochemieconcern, verwacht volgens marktonderzoeksbureau MarketWatch een stijgende vraag naar zaden en bestrijdingsmiddelen en zal zijn omzet verdubbelen in 2015. Het bedrijf is momenteel de zaad-en gewasbeschermingsdivisies aa...
二月 11, 2011

Syngenta to merge seed and crop protection business

Agribusiness giant Syngenta, which has been winning market share from its rivals in recent years, is betting it can accelerate its gains by merging its seeds and crop protection businesses.

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