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Syngenta launches SapRaiseTM, smart seedling solution to transform farming practices

Company launched Excellence Center in Nashik as a pilot and also plans to expand SapRaiseTM across the country.

Committed to improve crop yield and farmers’ income, Syngenta India, a leading Swiss based agri-science and seed technology company, announced the launch of SapRaiseTM, a pioneering smart seedling solution which promises to bring about transformative change in the agricultural sector in Maharashtra and create a high-tech resource of quality vegetable seedlings for the farmers of Nashik and Pune. Nashik being a leader in horticulture, contains Asia’s biggest Tomato mandi, grows tomato in 80000-acre, cauliflower in 30000-acre, watermelon in 2500 acre and capsicum &hot pepper in 10000 acres, would benefit from SapRaiseTM initiative and get high yielding crop seedling solutions round the year.

The debut of SapRaiseTM Nursery in collaboration with OM Gayatri Global Seedlings marks a significant milestone in agricultural innovation in Nashik and Pune district. This hi-tech nursery will act as an Excellence Centre in seedlings production and is an outcome of the company’s strategic partnership with Syngenta’s Young Plant Raisers (YPR).

Susheel Kumar, MD and Country Head, Syngenta India, said, “Through this partnership, we aim to set new standards in seedling production by demonstrating advanced seedling development through collaborative business models with existing YPR partnership. SapRaiseTM smart seedlings solution highlights Syngenta’s commitment to enhancing the quality and profitability of our growers through shared knowledge and cutting-edge seedling technology”. “We all know that Nashik and Pune farmers are well versed with scientific solutions, they are aware and innovative in adopting farming solutions, I am certain our initiative would benefit the farmers here”, Susheel added.

SapRaiseTM support is designed to nurture early crop establishment for a large number of vegetable farmers in Nashik and Pune, which is crucial for enhanced crop quality and yield potential. “Our Excellence Center will provide growers with high-quality, healthy seedlings, ensuring that they have the best possible beginning to achieve superior crop yields and enhanced income”, informed Susheel. Nashik initiative has been launched on a pilot basis, Syngenta India plans to later expand the SapRaiseTM Excellence Center across the country, aiming to benefit farmers from all states.

In addition to boosting business quality, the Excellence Center will extend the sales reach of existing YPR partners, enabling growers in untapped and new geographical areas to access best quality seedlings. This expansion will ensure that more farmers can benefit from modern agricultural practices.

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