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Under I-RISE, rural youth under 35, with at least a class 10 education and farming experience, participate in a comprehensive program that includes 30 days of classroom training followed by a two-month internship.

On his maiden trip, Global CEO Syngenta, Jeff Rowe on applauded India’s strides in agriculture while participating in field demonstrations and visiting different programs to reinforce the company’s commitment to Indian farmers, youth and rural communities. Rowe announced the launch of Syngenta’s I-RISE (Inculcating Rural India Skill Enhancement) to train 1 lakh youth to prepare them for various agriculture jobs. During his day-long trip he also joined field demonstration for Climate Smart Agriculture project for Haryana, interacted with farmers in Karnal and participated in drone demonstration for spraying of crop protection solutions.

Rowe elaborated on the I-RISE initiative, which supports eight Sustainable Development Goals, describing it as a “safety net for rural prosperity in India.” He emphasized that the program focuses on training and engaging rural youth in agriculture to curb migration from villages and tackle the growing challenge of a dwindling skilled farm workforce. Under I-RISE, rural youth under 35, with at least a class 10 education and farming experience, participate in a comprehensive program that includes 30 days of classroom training followed by a two-month internship. Afterward, they have the opportunity to pursue advanced training or seek employment within the agricultural supply chain, micro-business, or farming activities. The program is built on the 3Es approach: Educate youth in agriculture through training and mentorship; Engage them through employment and entrepreneurship opportunities; and elevate their livelihood income.

On another note, Rowe emphasized Syngenta Group’s commitment as the world’s leading agricultural technology partner to transforming agriculture through customized solutions that empower farmers globally to adopt regenerative practices for the benefit of farmers, society, and the planet. During his visit to a farm in Karnal, he highlighted the Climate Smart Agriculture project as an affirmation to Syngenta’s dedication to sustainability.

Susheel Kumar, MD & Country Head of Syngenta India, provided further insights into the project, stating, “The project addresses the climate change challenges affecting rice production in Haryana and Punjab. The project includes soil health analysis to optimize fertilizer use, resulting in a reduction of 100 kg of urea per acre. Additionally, crop residue management is a key focus, with technologies like the Happy Seeder eliminating the harmful practice of burning crop residues – a significant issue in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, where approximately 23 million tons of residue are burned annually.”

Under I-RISE, rural youth under 35, with

Agrotech, Company News

Syngenta Crop Protection, a global leader in agricultural innovation, is launching the world’s first commercial digital solution to diagnose infestations of plant-parasitic nematodes in soyabean crops by analysing photographs taken from satellites.

Plant-parasitic nematodes are microscopic parasites living in the soil that feed on plant roots, opening pathways to further fungal infections and threatening plant health, crop quality and yield. These harmful nematodes account for as much as $ 150 billion in crop losses globally each year.

The new digital tool uses a unique, proprietary algorithm to analyse images of fields obtained by satellites, allowing it to identify areas of high infestations of plant-parasitic nematodes in crops and estimate potential losses caused by these microscopic parasites.  Using the tool, farmers can make quick adjustments to their field management practices, helping them avoid losses in yield, as well as optimising the use of inputs, improving the sustainability of their farms.

Syngenta will first market this service to soybean farmers in Brazil, where the company already offers an extensive range of advanced digital solutions. Soybean is one of the most important crops in the world for its vital role in food production, and Brazil accounts for approximately 35 per cent of global soybean production. In Brazil, plant-parasitic nematodes cause estimated losses in soybean production amounting to more than $5.4 billion a year. So far, the threat from harmful nematodes has been largely invisible and insufficiently understood, and estimates say that Brazilian farmers lose as much as 30 per cent of their yield in highly infested areas.

“Harmful nematodes that devastate crops are a major threat to farmers and food security, and Syngenta is using cutting-edge digital solutions to help combat these pests,” said Jeff Rowe, President Global Crop Protection. “We are excited to be launching this product in Brazil, and there is great potential to scale this solution to other countries and crops and transform the decision-making capabilities for growers.”

This first-of-its-kind innovation is the culmination of a multi-year collaboration with Swiss-based AgTech startup Gamaya SA – a spin-off from Switzerland’s Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne – bringing together its highly specialised expertise in algorithm development together with Syngenta’s agronomic and crop knowledge. Syngenta is integrating this advanced digital solution within its own digital technology platform, CROPWISE™.

“At Syngenta, we will continue to invest in machine learning and data science, to develop further breakthrough offers for farmers,” said Feroz Sheikh, Chief Information and Digital Officer of Syngenta Group. “The technology is a great addition to our CROPWISETM platform, which already digitally connects almost 200 million acres of land, and underlines our commitment to invest in and partner with providers in the AgTech space.”

The introduction of the digital diagnosis and mapping tool for harmful nematodes comes as Syngenta launches TYMIRIUM® technology globally, its next-generation nematicide and fungicide for both seed and soil uses that can help farmers maximise crop output while preserving soil biodiversity and health.

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