- In November 2023, Syngenta Canada Inc. launched Cruiser Maxx® Vibrance® Potato, an all-in-one fungicide and insecticide seed treatment designed to protect potato crops from a broad spectrum of yield-inhibiting pests and diseases. The formulation includes fludioxonil, thiamethoxam, difenoconazole, and sedaxane, offering dual modes of action against Fusarium, silver scurf, and Rhizoctonia, along with defense against early-season insect threats such as Colorado potato beetles, aphids, and leafhoppers. Featuring Vibrance RootingPower®, the product promotes stronger root systems and simplifies seed treatment with a pre-mix formulation, supporting global distribution across 70+ countries for the 2024 growing season
- In October 2023, BASF Agricultural Solutions introduced Poncho® Votivo® Precise, a dual-action seed treatment for soybean crops that combines a biological agent and an insecticide to protect against nematodes and early-season insect pests. The biological component—Bacillus firmus I-1582—forms a living barrier that grows with the root system, shielding it from multiple generations of nematodes. Simultaneously, the insecticidal active ingredient delivers immediate protection against threats such as aphids, seed corn maggots, and bean leaf beetles. This innovation enhances root vigor, supports early-season growth, and helps maximize yield potential in nematode-prone regions
- In September 2023, Syngenta Crop Protection’s Seedcare business launched EQUENTO® in Asia, introducing a novel seed treatment designed to combat a wide range of soil pests while advancing sustainable agriculture. Powered by PLINAZOLIN® technology and classified under IRAC Group 30, EQUENTO® offers a new mode of action that breaks insect resistance cycles and delivers targeted protection against pests such as wireworms and red-legged earth mites. Effective at low dose rates and safe for both seed and soil, it enhances root health, biodiversity, and soil sustainability. EQUENTO® is applicable across crops such as cereals and canola, with further registrations planned globally
- In March 2023, Syngenta Crop Protection partnered with Belgian biotech firm Aphea.Bio to accelerate the rollout of ACTIV®, a biological seed treatment for wheat, across multiple European countries over the next five years. ACTIV® is a biostimulant based on beneficial microorganisms that improve nutrient use efficiency, enabling up to 5% higher yields even with reduced fertilizer inputs. This innovation supports sustainable farming, aligns with the EU Green Deal, and complements Syngenta’s conventional seed treatment portfolio. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to regenerative agriculture and healthy soils, addressing both environmental and productivity challenges
- In January 2023, Bayer announced a renewed strategic partnership with Oerth Bio, a biotech firm specializing in protein degradation technologies, to develop next-generation crop protection solutions. The collaboration centers on PROTAC® (PROteolysis TArgeting Chimera) molecules—originally designed for human therapeutics—which Oerth Bio is adapting for agriculture. These molecules offer high-precision targeting, low application rates, and minimal environmental impact, aligning with Bayer’s sustainability goals. The partnership builds on Oerth Bio’s founding by Leaps by Bayer and Arvinas, and aims to deliver climate-resilient, eco-friendly pest management tools that safeguard beneficial organisms while overcoming biological resistance
