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Dr K C Ravi, our Chief Sustainability Officer, shared his insightful views following the #UnionBudget 2024 presented by Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament yesterday. Appreciating the overall budget, he called it "a refreshingly no-frill budget that addresses the present realities and challenges of the agriculture sector. One of the standout announcements is the release of 109 high-yielding and climate-resilient varieties of 32 field and horticultural crops for cultivation, which marks a significant step forward in advancing agriculture. Collaborative research between public institutions and the private sector to develop newer climate-resilient varieties and farm practices for the various agro-climatic zones in the country will be crucial in helping farmers navigate and manage the emerging challenges in the coming years". However, Dr Ravi also outlined some expectations of the industry,"The agrochemical sector was also expecting schemes such as the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, an income tax benefit of 200 percent weighted deduction on R&D, and the rationalization of GST rates at par with other agri inputs." #Syngenta #UnionBudget2024 #Sustainability #Agriculture #Agrochemicals #Innovation #ClimateResilience Susheel Kumar K C Ravi Tehseen Zaidi CropLife India

Scorching temperatures, pest pressures, unpredictable weather patterns and regular electricity shortages make for very challenging growing conditions. This is why selecting the right seed to plant is so critical to ensure a crop thrives and delivers strong, reliable yields that ultimately enrich the livelihoods of the grower, their family and their community. We take great pride in supporting growers with high-quality seed varieties, because we know every seed creates an opportunity to grow and succeed in the field - and in life. Learn about one Indian grower’s journey with our tomato seeds and the innovation at the heart of these varieties: https://lnkd.in/gyDFteKn #Innovation #SyngentaVegetableSeeds #Agriculture #Tomatoes Susheel Kumar Sanjay Kumar Singh Poonam Pradhan Varsha Bande Kiran Barkale Tehseen Zaidi K C Ravi

The Indian agriculture sector is experiencing a transformative journey driven by technology, policy, and innovation. Syngenta India is leading this change with climate-resilient crop solutions, precision farming knowledge, and digital solutions. Our Country Head and MD, Susheel, shared insights with Industry Outlook covering key aspects of the sector's future. He highlighted critical areas and solutions for the India agriculture to become more robust and self-sufficient. Susheel highlighted that Agriculture now powered by AI, robotics, and IoT, holds the key to overcoming long standing challenges. Speaking about the policy, he praised work being done by the Government of India and the willingness to adopt technology. He also highlighted that there is scope of improvement with respect to policy, process & administrative capacity changes.   Syngenta India is committed to empowering farmers, boosting productivity, and promoting sustainability, aiming to make India a global agricultural leader. Read the detailed discussion in the Industry Outlook Magazine : https://lnkd.in/ghuaa6pw #Agriculture #Innovation #Sustainability #FutureOfFarming #DigitalAgriculture Thank you The Industry Outlook Susheel Kumar K C Ravi Tehseen Zaidi

Dr K C Ravi , Chief Sustainability Officer Syngenta Pvt. Ltd. expresses his views on how the Union Budget 2024 presents a pivotal opportunity for the agrochemical sector. Read the full article to know how these changes can elevate India's agriculture to new heights- https://lnkd.in/dSQ6wN2Z Courtesy- The Times Of India #UnionBudget2024 #agriculture #innovation #AgroChemicalIndustry K C Ravi Susheel Kumar R Vaithiyanathan Tehseen Zaidi Mallika Verma CropLife India

Susheel Kumar, Managing Director and Country Head, Syngenta India , calls for the 2024-25 budget to address climate challenges in Indian agriculture through increased infrastructure funding, collaborative research, intellectual property protection, and incentives for technology and R&D. #budget2024 https://lnkd.in/gpMZXQha

Building a Sustainable Future Together through Partnership We are happy to announce a significant step in our commitment to mitigating climate change and promoting sustainable agriculture. A Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Syngenta India Pvt Ltd. and Syngenta Foundation India on their 96th Foundation and Technology Day. Dr SK Chaudhari, DDG, National Resource Management (NRM), ICAR; Mr Rajender Rog, ED, Syngenta Foundation India (SFI) and Dr KC Ravi, Chief Sustainability Officer Syngenta India Pvt Ltd signed the Tripartite MoU. The MoU aims to equip farmers and rural youth with the skills and knowledge needed for climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture through ICAR’s extensive network of National Research Institutes, Regional Stations, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), and Agricultural Universities. By focusing on innovative climate-resilient practices, precision agriculture tools like drones and AI-based techniques, and the safe use of crop protection chemicals, we aim to make a substantial grassroots impact. This collaboration aligns with Syngenta’s new sustainability commitments: Higher yields, lower impact; Regenerate soil and nature; Improve rural prosperity; and Sustainable operations.   The MoU is in sync with Syngenta’s unique I-Rise (Inculcate Rural India Skill Enhancement) initiative, designed to engage rural youth in agriculture and provide them with appropriate skills and help them to explore dignified and sustainable income earning opportunities. This program was initiated with the pilot project in 2023 to train 1000 rural youth in 3Es approach i.e., Educate youth in agriculture through the training and mentoring program, engage them in Agri sector through employment, entrepreneurship, or by becoming a lead farmer and elevate their livelihood income. Together, we will support KVKs, agri-entrepreneurs, dealers, distributors, and farmers through awareness, education, and mechanization solutions, enhancing the quality of life for smallholder farmers and rural youth. The Times Of India Reports: https://lnkd.in/daJHdg5z #Sustainability #ClimateChange #Agriculture #SyngentaIndia #ICAR #SyngentaFoundation #InnovationInAgriculture #partnership #MoU Government of India Official Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India Shubha Thakur Petra Laux, Alexander Berkovskiy, Chris Argent, Susheel Kumar, K C Ravi Syngenta Group, Cindy Lim Tarun Bhalla Sudip Ghosh Madhav (Madhvanand) Kashid PHANINDRA KATRAGADDA Meenal Maheshwari Ajaypal Rathore Vinod Shivrain Alexandra Brand Rajendra Jog Sachin Kamra Deepali Rajani Vivek Sharma Sanjay Kumar Singh A M M Golam Towhid Emma A Hernández Montero NITI Aayog Official

We are extremely happy to share about the recent visit of Dhiego Duvaresch, our Global Product Biology Head for Disease Control to our R&D farm in Karnal, Haryana. During his visit, Dhiego met with our talented team of scientists at the Syngenta R&D Centre, encouraging a spirit of innovation and collaboration. His interaction with the paddy growers in Kurukshetra district of Haryana emphasized our commitment to empowering farmers through advanced technology and sustainable agricultural practices. Dhiego also connected with our channel partners in Karnal and Kurukshetra to further strengthen the partnerships. The visit of our Global leaders to meet farmers and our partners in the field highlights our dedication to supporting and motivating the teams we work with, ensuring we continue to pave the way for better agriculture everyday. Together, we are driving the future of agriculture with innovation and excellence. #SustainableAgriculture #InnovationInFarming #Syngenta #Agronomy #FarmersFirst #LeadershipInAction #GlobalVisit #Partnership   Bhagat Yadav Dhiego Duvaresch

Spotlight on Sustainability with Syngenta Chris Argent, our Head of Sustainability & Corporate Affairs for AMEA, recently joined Sudha Singh, who regularly engages in conversation with leaders and businesses to decode the term sustainability on her renowned podcast "The Elephant in the Room" to understand the vital role of the private sector in global food security. Chris highlighted Syngenta’s commitment to integrating sustainability with business strategy,emphasizing the importance of balancing purpose and profit. He highlighted that finding a sweet spot between the two in a meaningful way is critical for any business to work towards the larger goal of driving change. He underscored Syngenta's dedication to supporting farmers through innovative, tailored solutions developed from extensive R&D, addressing complex agricultural challenges across diverse climates. Listen to the podcast: The Elephant in the Room - https://lnkd.in/gn9dc7iQ Thank you Sudha Singh FPRCA Chart.PR Chris Argent K C Ravi Susheel Kumar Syngenta Syngenta Group

Syngenta India Ensuring Food Security with Quality Seeds In a recent interview with Agriculture Today, Sanjay Singh, Head of South Asia Business for Vegetable Seeds at Syngenta, shared valuable insights into the seed industry and its crucial role in food security. He discussed India’s growing vegetable seed market and emphasized that while Indian seed quality meets global standards, timely delivery remains a challenge.This seeds special edition was released at Cambridge, UK at International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) Meeting held on July 1, 2024. The edition was compiled in collaboration with ISTA to mark their centenary celebration. The issue was well received amongst the international community. In the interview,Sanjay highlighted our recently launched state-of-the-art Seed Health Lab in Hyderabad (Telangana), one of the most advanced and India’s first seed testing facilities, aiming to serve growers in India, across the Asia Pacific region, and beyond. We at Syngenta are dedicated to advancing agriculture and ensuring food security through quality seeds and products. Read Agriculture Today for the detailed interview. #Agriculture #FoodSecurity #SeedIndustry #Syngenta #InnovationInAgriculture #QualitySeeds #SyngentaSeeds Sanjay Kumar Singh Jason Sparks Ferman Haider H. Nishchint Bhatia Susheel Kumar Poonam Pradhan Kiran Barkale Varsha Bande Tehseen Zaidi Thank you Agriculture Today Group Anjana Nair

We are delighted to announce the launch of 8th edition of I SAFE in #Yavatmal, #Maharashtra.   Shri Sanjay Rathod, Minister of Soil and Water Conservation, Govt of Maharashtra, and Guardian Minister of Yavatmal and Washim Districts, along with Dr. Pankaj Aashiya IAS, District Collector of Yavatmal, flagged off the awareness campaign on safe and responsible use of agrochemicals before the crucial Kharif season. The mobile van will spread awareness on the Do's and Don'ts of spraying activities, including knowledge on good agricultural practices and the importance of health and hygiene among farming communities and their families.   We take pride in our flagship I-SAFE (Inculcating Safety Awareness for Farmers Empowerment) program, which provides training and certification for spray men on various aspects of safety and measures to avoid accidental exposure during spraying activities. Launched in 2019, this first-of-its-kind program Certified Spray Men (CSM) undergo one-day training covering safety protocols, health & hygiene, followed by a live demonstration. Continuing our mission, we plan to empower another 1,000 youth as Certified Spray Men this season.   I-SAFE includes carefully designed components that work closely with farmers to achieve zero exposure. Over 150,000 growers have been trained in health, hygiene & safety since the program's launch under the Farmers’ Training component. These sessions, lasting 3-4 hours, are conducted in selected villages on the recommendation of Agriculture Department, helping farmers and their families understand health, personal hygiene, farm safety, and safe use practices.   At the I-SAFE 8th edition launch, 200 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits were distributed to progressive farmers who have adopted good agricultural practices. A special feature of the event was the felicitation of 50 women farmers for adopting progressive practices in growing crops like soybean, red gram, and cotton. We feel its important to  emotionally connect with the farmers and their families, especially women as they are the harbingers for change and possess the unique ability to educate and influence the whole family.   To ensure sustainable and effective cotton growth, we've established six cotton model farms in Yavatmal. These farms serve as training grounds for farmers, educating them on the safe usage of crop protection products through demonstrations. Additionally, we provide guidance on soil health analysis, the optimum use of fertilizers, pheromone traps for effective pink bollworm management, and crop protection protocols.   The event was attended by many government officials, including Mr. Mandar Patki, Senior Administrative Officer (SAO) & Mr. Pramod Lahale, Assistant Development Officer (ADO).   At Syngenta India, we are dedicated to creating a safer and healthier environment for our farmers thereby making a positive impact on the agricultural landscape of Maharashtra.   #ISAFE #FarmersSafety #SustainableFarming