BASEL, SWITZERLAND - EQS Newswire - 25 October 2024 - Syngenta Group has
once again secured its position as one of the world's top five
employers, and the #1 agricultural employer, in the 2024 Science Careers
Top Employers Survey.
This marks the eighth consecutive year the company has achieved this
prestigious recognition, underscoring its unwavering dedication to
employee development, cutting-edge research, collaborative innovation,
and industry leadership.
"We are delighted to maintain our status as the world's number one
agricultural employer," says Camilla Corsi, Global Head of Crop
Protection Research. "This consistent recognition is a testament to our
team's determined pursuit of our vision: to be the most diverse,
trusted, and innovative force driving sustainable agriculture and global
food security."
Trevor Hohls, Head of Seeds Development, emphasized the importance of
talent acquisition and retention saying, "Our success hinges on
attracting and nurturing the brightest minds in science and technology.
We've created an environment that not only challenges but also empowers
our teams, providing access to cutting-edge tools and fostering a
culture where innovation thrives."
Syngenta Group continues to push the boundaries of agricultural
innovation, with three blockbuster products recently on the market –
TYMIRIUM® technology, PLINAZOLIN®
technology and ADEPIDYN® technology – and with significant advancements
in areas such as CRISPR gene editing, AI-driven crop protection, and
climate-resilient seed technologies. Syngenta's commitment to its
Sustainability Priorities guides its work, ensuring that its innovations
drive progress, so that farming that feeds the world also improves it.
Syngenta scientists recently developed a revolutionary new breeding
technology that integrates haploid induction and genome editing,
potentially increasing the speed of trait introgression to bring forward
new advancements.
"As we look to the future, our focus remains on harnessing the power of
science and technology to unlock bold discoveries, using the power of
data to address the complex challenges facing global agriculture," says
Hohls.
Corsi agrees: "This recognition from Science magazine reaffirms our
position as a leader in agricultural innovation. By combining our
worldclass talent with cutting edge technologies and an open approach to
collaboration, we are finding new ways to empower farmers everywhere."