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Changing the Business of GolfEpisode 20 | How to Achieve Golf’s Business Potential with Jay KarenWelcome to the Changing the Business of Golf podcast. In this episode, Jay Karen, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), joins host Gary Firkins to share his vision for the future of golf.
Named among the top 25 most powerful people in golf by Golf.Inc Magazine, Jay leads the golf industry’s trade association and initiatives, supporting over 4,000 golf course businesses across the United States.
Throughout the 30-minute conversation, Jay outlines the key changes he believes will open the game to more people and strengthen the long-term growth of the industry, including:
- Why partnering with Parks & Re...
2025-09-0232 min
AgNet WestSyngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in SalinasSyngenta Showcases Future of Vegetable Seeds in Salinas Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, recently visited Syngenta Vegetable Seeds’ Future of Veg event in Salinas, California. The event featured Justin Goodwin, ...
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2025-08-2700 min
Rede Rural de Podcasts#EP302 MAP A evolução das tecnologias para tratamento de sementes com Adhemar Oliveira do Seedcare Institute da SyngentaEP302 MAP “A evolução das tecnologias para tratamento de sementes com Adhemar Oliveira do Seedcare Institute da Syngenta”No episódio de hoje, eu, Professor Rogério Coimbra, converso com o especialista Adhemar Antonio de Oliveira Jr., do Seedcare Institute da Syngenta, em Holambra.Falamos sobre a linha do tempo da evolução das tecnologias para tratamento de sementes no Brasil, explorando como as inovações têm transformado o desempenho e a proteção das lavouras ao longo dos anos.Uma conversa rica em conhecimento técnico, experiências de campo e perspectivas para...
2025-08-1138 min
Brownfield Ag NewsInnovations in Agriculture: Syngenta delivers new biological solutionsSyngenta is positioning itself to become a global leader in biologicals. Derived predominantly from naturally occurring substances, biologicals offer significant potential for sustainable agriculture. An industry-leading innovation pipeline is coupled with strong science and data to support claims of a solid return on investment when using Syngenta’s biological solutions. Brownfield’s Larry Lee talks with Quinn Showalter, Head of Biologicals for Syngenta. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2025-07-1621 min
Changing the Business of GolfEpisode 19 | Building a Sustainable Future for Golf with Sandy ReidJoin host Gary Firkins and Sandy Reid, Director of Greenkeeping at St Andrews Links Trust, in this episode of the Changing the Business of Golf Podcast. With over three decades of experience, including managing the historic 150th Open Championship, Sandy shares valuable insights into how the industry can build a sustainable future.
Join host Gary Firkins and Sandy Reid, Director of Greenkeeping at St Andrews Links Trust, in this episode of the Changing the Business of Golf Podcast. With over three decades of experience, including managing the historic 150th Open Championship, Sandy shares valuable insights into how the industry can...
2025-07-0122 min
Changing the Business of GolfEpisode 18 | How Golf Can Demonstrate Value, Growth & Environmental Leadership with Elizabeth GuertalIn this episode of the Changing the Business of Golf Podcast, host Gary Firkins is joined by Beth Guertal, Ph.D, Project Director of the Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab (SIIL) at Kansas State University.
From growing up on her childhood family farm to becoming one of the leading researchers in the turfgrass field with more than three decades of expertise, Beth reveals the ways in which golf course businesses can demonstrate their true value to the environment and reshape the perception of the sport’s sustainability.
In this insightful conversation, Gary and Beth explore…
- How golf courses can position them...
2025-06-0627 min
TECH ON DEMAND brought to you by GrowerTalksDynamic Combos for All Seasons with Syngenta’s Lauren KilpatrickSyngenta Flowers’ Lauren Kilpatrick joins Tech On Demand host Bill Calkins to talk combos—specifically Kwik Kombos multi-liners and the new Patio Playbook program. Lauren explains just about everything you need to know to select the combination that will work in your greenhouse and deliver results for your retail customers, as well as tips and tricks for producing them at the highest quality.
Lauren and Bill kick off the discussion with a quick chat about California Spring Trials 2025—specifically Syngenta’s “Rooted In Teamwork” theme—and some of their favorites from the trial in Gilroy, CA.
Kwik Kombos...
2025-05-1547 min
Extinction Tubellion💥 Actions chez BAYER, BASF & Syngenta du 7 mai 2025 sur ParisMercredi 7 mai 2025, avec des actions d'affichage et de peinture à l'eau, Extinction Rebellion cible trois firmes en Île de France : Bayer à la Garenne Colombes, BASF à Paris et Syngenta à Guyancourt.
Ces firmes de l'agrochimie empoisonnent tout le vivant en fabriquant et en commercialisant des pesticides.
La campagne Changement de Régime, d'Extinction Rebellion, avec ces trois actions simultanées, met la lumière sur ces entreprises parfois peu connues du grand public, mais coupables : Bayer, BASF, Syngenta.
L'agriculture industrielle repose sur l’usage massif de pesticides. La terre, l'air, l'eau sont contaminés.
Les pesticides tuent. Ne nous laisso...
2025-05-1400 min
Changing the Business of GolfEpisode 16 | NGF CEO: Radical Hospitality is the Key to Player RetentionWelcome back to Syngenta’s Changing the Business of Golf podcast, now with a new name and refreshed format. Each episode, we speak to industry leaders, sustainability experts and superintendents to identify three actionable changes to shape golf’s future.
In this episode, Greg Nathan, President & CEO of the National Golf Foundation (NGF), sits down with host Gary Firkins to discuss the critical changes golf clubs and courses can make to boost customer retention and reposition golf as a more accessible, growth-oriented sport, backed by NGF’s groundbreaking data.
In 35 minutes, you’ll learn:
- How and why golf businesses should s...
2025-05-0136 min
Radar AgroAndré Savino e o papel da inovação no DNA da Syngenta | Fala CarlãoFala Carlão conversa com André Savino, Presidente da Syngenta, direto da Expodireto Cotrijal. No bate-papo, André destacou como a inovação está no DNA da Syngenta, algo que fica evidente nos estandes da empresa nos maiores eventos do agro. Falou também sobre o compromisso da Syngenta com seus clientes, reforçando que a empresa é movida pela paixão em oferecer soluções que fazem a diferença no campo. Além de líder no setor, André também é agricultor, e trouxe sua visão sobre a maneira Syngenta de enxergar desafios, sempre com foco em tecnologia, eficiência e proxim...
2025-03-1813 min
ZimmCastZimmCast 743 - Syngenta at Commodity ClassicIn this episode I’m going to share some Commodity Classic which was almost at the highest attendance ever. We were in the Mile High city of Denver, CO. The weather was mostly perfect but we did have some wind, rain and snow at the end. Next year the event will take place in San Antonio. Once again Syngenta made my trip to Classic possible. So, in the program I have with me the following: Eric Boeck, Regional Director of North America Seeds, Syngenta Jeff Cecil, Crop Protection Marketing Head, Syngenta North America...
2025-03-1026 min
Mon œil! Le podcast engagé de Public EyeSur les traces du diquat, un pesticide de Syngenta responsable d’intoxications au Brésil | Avec Laurent GaberellRemplacer un poison par un autre: c’est ce qu’a fait le géant bâlois de l’agrochimie Syngenta au Brésil, où le tristement célèbre paraquat a laissé place au diquat, une substance de la même famille chimique. Ce pesticide, fabriqué en Europe mais interdit dans nos champs en raison de risques élevés, continue d’être exporté vers des pays aux réglementations plus faibles. Public Eye et Unearthed, la cellule investigation de Greenpeace Royaume-Uni, ont enquêté dans l’État du Paraná, où les cas d’intoxication aigue au diquat sont en forte augmentation. Les témo...
2025-02-1219 min
Changing the Business of GolfEpisode 15 | How to succeed in sustainability with Jonathan SmithIn the latest episode of the Growing Golf podcast, we welcome Jonathan Smith, Founder and Executive Director of the GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf.
Jonathan’s journey in golf began at a young age, where he experienced firsthand how the game could positively impact mental, physical, and social well-being. After later earning a degree in Geography and Sustainable Development from the University of St Andrews, Jonathan’s commitment to golf’s sustainability mission took root.
Today, Jonathan and the GEO Foundation are one of the only global organisations solely dedicated to the mission to inspire, support and reward credible sustainability action...
2024-11-1143 minZimmCastZimmCast 736 - Syngenta Media Summit Focus on Advancing InnovationHello and welcome to the ZimmCast. In this episode I am going to share some audio from the recent Syngenta Media Summit 2024 that was held in the new crop protection facility in Greensboro, NC. I am grateful for the opportunity to be with a group of agricultural journalists and have personal time with Syngenta leadership. You’ll hear more about the new facility. I have created a virtual newsroom on AgNewsWire that contains photos as well as interviews and other audio for ag media to use. I’ve picked out the welcome we had from Jeff...
2024-10-1738 min
Changing the Business of GolfEpisode 14 | Transforming golf course sustainability with John ClarkinIn this episode of the Growing Golf podcast, host Gary Firkins sits down with John Clarkin, founder of international agronomy consultancy, Turfgrass.
With a career spanning five decades, John has established a strong reputation as one of Europe’s leading golf course development and management advisors, blending his lifelong passion for golf with a commitment to environmental stewardship.
The pair explore the delicate balance between maintaining the environmental and economic sustainability of golf courses, highlighting the importance of preserving quality while ensuring long-term viability.
John also highlights the critical turf challenges facing the industry today, and how working with organisations su...
2024-10-1022 min
Changing the Business of GolfEpisode 13 | The misconceptions of sustainability in the golf industryIn this episode, we welcome Bri Kenny, Manager of Environmental Science at Troon Golf, to the show. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Bri is a Biologist and Naturalist, and a leading voice on golf and sustainability.
Host Gary Firkins sits down with Bri to explore the meaning of sustainability in today's world and discuss whether the sport of golf can truly embrace sustainable practices.
Bri shares a personal story about her first experience on a golf course, an eye-opening moment that challenged her previously negative perceptions about the sport.
The conversation also delves into the pressing issue of water scarcity in...
2024-09-0526 min
Agtech - So What?How Syngenta is thinking about AI with Feroz SheikhNot too long ago, we co-published a paper on the future of AI called “Yield Maps Killed AgTech Software, Can AI Save It?” and got a ton of great responses from across the industry. One such responder wrote in from his seat at the Syngenta Group, where he’s helped the organization go from zero to 250 million acres digitally served in just five years. Feroz Sheikh, Chief Information and Digital Officer at Syngenta Group, offered some incredibly nuanced responses to the limitations and opportunities in this space, and we knew we wanted to have him come on to talk more a...
2024-07-2440 minConference Sponsors | Southern Peanut FarmersPeanut Growers Appreciate Syngenta SupportSyngenta has been a loyal sponsor of the Southern Peanut Growers Conference for all 25 years of its existence and they are proud to continue that support.
“In the southeast, Syngenta is a strong player in peanut fungicides, it’s really our bread and butter, and we want to support the growers that are supporting us,” said regional agronomy rep Wilson Faircloth.
Faircloth says they are looking forward to the release of Plinazolin technology. “It’s a new insecticide technology (that) has a great fit for peanut farmers to control root worms and some other pests as well.”
2024-07-2200 min
Future of AgricultureWhy Syngenta Is Investing In Soil Health With Matt WallensteinSyngenta: https://www.syngenta.com/en[Soil Sense Podcast] Soil Health Assessment with Jordon Wade, Ph.D.FoA 364: Supporting Soil Health with Dr. Steve Rosenzweig and Dr. Abbey Wick [Soil Sense Crossover]Future of Agriculture 123: Nerding Out About Soil Health with Dr. Abbey Wick of North Dakota State UniversityFuture of Agriculture 162: Cannabis Inputs with Dr Colin Bell of Mammoth MicrobesReally excited this week to bring Dr. Matt Wallenstein onto the show. Matt is the Chief Soil Scientist for Syngenta Group, where he leads their efforts to enable...
2024-07-1739 min
The Elephant in the Room118: SDG 2 and the role of the private sector in sustainable development: Chris Argent, Head of Sustainability & Corporate Affairs, AMEA, SyngentaShownotes:Most people would agree that sustainability is a much-abused word. It has become a catch call phrase for individuals and businesses keen on asserting their ‘good for society/good for planet credentials’. As we hurtle towards 2030, the reality is that the private sector has a pivotal role to play in helping to meet the SDGs. Cynicism aside, behind the rhetoric and noise, there is serious effort by some businesses to integrate it into their business strategy.A couple of weeks back, I spoke with Chris Argent, Head of Sustainability for AMEA at Syngenta (A lead...
2024-07-1031 min
PrimoCastEXTRA PRIMOCAST AGRO AGRICULTURA DIGITAL O FUTURO DO AGRO? (Syngenta Brasil)MENTORIA MÉTODO PRIMO.STUDIO FAÇA SUA APLICAÇÃO: https://r.oprimorico.com.br/d898c71b76
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No episódio de hoje do PrimoCast, diretamente do GAFFFF, o maior festival de cultura agro do mundo, no Allianz Parque, recebemos Bruno Masteguim Muller, Diretor Geral da Syngenta Digital Brasil. Vamos explorar o impacto da Syngenta no agronegócio, com vendas de US$ 32,2 bilhões 2023 - Dados de todo o Grupo.
A Syngenta, controlada por uma empresa chinesa d...
2024-07-0512 min
Advice for the Adviser2024 Seasonal Outlook with California Fresh Fruit Association and SyngentaSend us a textIn our second full-length episode of Advice for the Adviser, we talk with Daniel Hartwig, President of the California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) about the 2024 seasonal outlook for fruit in California. This episode brings you insightful discussions on advisory strategies tailored to the dynamic world of fresh produce.In addition, we talk to Rodger Belisle, Syngenta's Agronomic Service Representative for Northern California, about crop protection and the upcoming season.CFFA website: https://cafreshfruit.com/Syngenta website: https://www.syngenta-us.com/Additional music and sound effects obtained...
2024-06-0841 min
Asmus Farm Supply PodcastsStoren by SyngentaHarlan Asmus, Crop Protection Manager and Co-Owner, introduces a new corn herbicide. Storen by Syngenta is the 'Residual That Won't Quit'. Learn more in this podcast and at Syngenta.
2024-04-0906 min
The Modern Acre339: How Syngenta is Thinking About The Future of Agriculture with Feroz SheikFeroz Sheikh is an accomplished CTO, thought leader and an entrepreneur. He has founded and led multiple technology-driven ventures, raised VC funding and took them to successful M&A. He has worked philanthropically, making education accessible to 200 million children in India using digital technologies. He is currently focusing on driving digital transformation across agriculture globally as the CTO of Digital at Syngenta. — This episode is presented by Pinion. Learn more HERE. — Links Feroz on Linkedin Syngenta Website Join the Co-op
2024-03-1227 minZimmCastZimmCast 727 - Syngenta at Commodity Class 2024Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. I’m Chuck Zimmerman. Once again I learned all about what’s new in the world of agribusiness for Syngenta during the Commodity Classic which was just held in Houston, TX. So this episode will feature interviews I did in the Syngenta booth. Between Cindy and myself this was our 7th conference of the year. You can find virtual newsrooms from them all on AgNewsWire.com. In there are photos and lots of interviews. So, these are some interview I picked out to provide a good selection of to...
2024-03-0626 min
Dev InterruptedHow to Achieve Predictable Software Delivery at Scale | Syngenta’s Jason KrohnOn this week’s episode, host Conor Bronsdon is joined by Jason Krohn, Global Head of Delivery at Syngenta. Jason delves into how his teams at Syngenta leverage software engineering intelligence to achieve predictable delivery at scale. Jason also explores how aligning work with employees' passions contributes to success and retention at Syngenta. He discusses the challenges and solutions in implementing efficient DevOps processes and ensuring organizational buy-in for the vision. Additionally, Jason highlights the importance of empowering teams with autonomy and providing the necessary tools for proactive decision-making.Whether you're leading a small team or...
2024-02-2736 min
Fintrender com Gustavo Cunha#199 Fabio Neufeld - SYDE | Syngenta | Banco digital | Agro | Empreendedorismo | FintechEntrevista com Fabio Neufeld, head de soluções financeiras da Syngenta e head do SYDE
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Minutagem:
0:00 inicio
1:11 a trajetória do Fabio Neufeld
5:00 Como foi a chegada à Syngenta
6:46 SYDE - O banco digital da Syngenta
7:51 Ba...
2024-01-2544 min
Changing the Business of GolfEpisode 9 | What is life like for a female golf coach in a profession full of men?What’s it really like to be a female golf coach in a world where 93% of coaches are men?
We asked Amy Millward, Molly Moore and Jamie Taylor, three leading teaching professionals on three different continents, in this no-holds-barred roundtable discussion.
Hosted by Sarah Gwynn, the trio talk through the challenges they have faced, the omnipresence of stereotypes, and how the industry can attract more new golfers.
We also discuss what’s happening in their respective regions – Dubai, the UK and the US – for women in golf, and whether the sport is genuinely doing enough to welcome greater diversity.
Amy tells of...
2023-11-1336 min
Changing the Business of GolfEpisode 8 | Miranda Robinson: The Smiling SuperintendentMiranda Robinson used to be regularly mistaken for a drinks cart girl when she was a golf course superintendent.
But, as her name nickname ‘The Smiling Superintendent’ suggests, she would always laugh it off and focus instead on “showing them why I belonged there and why I was a leader”.
“It’s very easy to be sensitive to other people’s perceptions of you, but you can’t control how someone else thinks,” she says. “All you can control is how you present yourself, and becoming negative doesn’t give you any advantage.”
Miranda came into golf purely by chance.
Despite playing every sp...
2023-10-2517 minTECH ON DEMAND brought to you by GrowerTalksSuccess with Dipladenia ft. Dr. Jamie Gibson from Syngenta FlowersIn this episode of Tech On Demand brought to you by GrowerTalks, host Bill Calkins is joined by Dr. Jamie Gibson, technical lead for Syngenta Flowers, for a deep dive into dipladenia. If you’re listening in real time, plans for 2024 are most likely being made and if you’re like a lot of growers that means you’re looking to add tropical plants to the mix for next year. We’ve seen a lot of interest in Dipladenia recently—for many reasons—and new breeding and introductions are helping drive the category by helping you produce amazing crops that fit dif...
2023-09-2133 minZimmCastZimmCast 717 - Syngenta at #FPS23Interviews with Kramer Farney, Golden Harvest head of marketing; NASCAR Driver Sammy Smith; Mary Kay Thatcher, senior lead for federal government relations at Syngenta; Eric Boeck, Regional Director North America for Syngenta Seeds; Sustainable Oils President Mike Karst; Matt Dolch, NK Corn Product Manager, and Jared Benson, NK Soybean Product Manager
2023-09-0723 min
Changing the Business of GolfEpisode 7 | African Americans and Golf with Jim BeattyJim Beatty had little interest in golf growing up in his native Chicago. That was until a visit to Nebraska and a meeting with the state's first African American PGA of America Golf Professional, Steve Hogan, changed all that.
Hogan, who ran a par 3 course in Omaha at the time, introduced Beatty to the game and from there, he was hooked.
This proved to be the catalyst for a decorated career in which Beatty not only runs his own business, Jim Beatty Golf Ventures, but also founded the African American Golf Expo and serves as the Executive Editor of the...
2023-09-0425 min
Changing the Business of GolfEpisode 6 | Mahaley Nemtuda: From Troubled Teen to Turf TrailblazerMahaley Nemtuda has turned her life around.
From a troubled upbringing in which she left home early, faced expulsion from school and became a mother at a young age, she is now forging a career as a trailblazing turf professional.
The assistant superintendent from Mansfield, Ohio is juggling life, work and studies but wouldn’t have it any other way, as she puts it “you can only be as successful as you are dedicated.”
In a wide-ranging conversation, Mahaley describes a chance encounter with host Gary Firkins at a networking event during this year’s GCSAA Trade Show & Conference in which sh...
2023-07-3124 min
The Mbali Nwoko PodcastEP 49 I Christian Giesel: The role of marketing in shaping the future of agriculture with SyngentaChristian Giesel, the Head of Marketing at Syngenta South Africa is the guest on this exciting podcast episode. Syngenta is a global agribusiness company that plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of agriculture through innovative marketing strategies. Christian's passion for sustainable agriculture and his deep understanding of the marketing landscape has been instrumental in driving Syngenta's mission to nourish crops while preserving the environment. The episode explores Syngenta's commitment to sustainability, its innovative approach to engaging with farmers through their marketing efforts, and how Christian and his team navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape. A...
2023-07-2734 min
Changing the Business of GolfEpisode 5 | US Women's Open: Women in Turf Team Takeover at Pebble BeachIn this special episode of the Syngenta Growing Golf podcast on the week of the US Women's Open, we are joined by Pebble Beach Superintendent, Bubba Wright and Syngenta's Kimberly Gard.
Bubba and his team will be joined by a 33-strong all-female volunteer turf crew to ready the course for this year's tournament.
This the third time leading females from across the country have been invited to volunteer, the first having taken place at The Olympic Club, San Francisco, where its Director of Golf Maintenance, Troy Flanagan first came up with the idea to bring in an all-female volunteer turf...
2023-07-0422 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅Feeding the modern world with Syngenta's Alexander TokarzHow does an engineer end up crystal ball gazing for next gen plant breeding on a global scale? By thinking outside the box of course!In this episode we’re hearing from Alexander Tokarz, the head of group strategy for Syngenta Group. Based in Basel, Switzerland, he’s responsible for the company’s long-term growth strategy and business development.His presentation at evokeAG inspired attendees to think about the potential of next gen plant breeding and how it can be used to create a more sustainable and secure world and help humanity grow. But as he told...
2023-06-2023 min
Italian Wines PodcastOttimizzare la Gestione del Vigneto con Syngenta 🌿In collaborazione con Syngenta parliamo insieme a Daniele Panato, tecnico di Syngenta, di quali servizi fornisce alle aziende vitivinicole in termini di supporto in vigneto, monitoraggio e contenimento dei costi di gestione.
2023-06-0910 min
Changing the Business of GolfEpisode 4 | Golf, Muslim Women and Breaking Down BarriersWhen Amir Malik and Alastair Spink joined forces to create opportunities for Muslim women to experience golf, they weren’t quite sure what to expect. But when their first event in Birmingham sold out in the space of 12 hours, they were blown away. Fast forward to the event itself and the reaction of those taking part, and they knew there was potential for something much bigger.
This led to the roll out of a series events across the United Kingdom attracting the interest of over 1,200 women.
Amir, Founder of the Muslim Golf Association and Alastair, Founder & Head Coach of love.go...
2023-06-0947 min
Changing the Business of GolfEpisode 3 | How to Create a Great Team CultureCraig Haldane, Director of The Bernhard Academy, says course managers should “leave your ego at the door” in order to create great team culture.
After a 26-year career managing world class venues including Gleneagles and Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, Haldane is now training the next generation of golf course managers – and sharing his experience and expertise to improve the performance of turf teams while retaining valuable talent.
Talking to host Gary Firkins, Haldane says, “I have a unique perspective from the journey I’ve had – different cultures, different languages, different purpose. I’ve picked up on things that resonate and are transferra...
2023-05-0543 minAsmus Farm Supply PodcastsTendovo from SyngentaDean Grossnickle with Syngenta advises on best management practices for herbicide control. Dean also provides details on Tendovo, a pre-emergent herbicide from Syngenta, and how to utilize Tendovo in a two-pass herbicide system.
2023-04-1920 min
Changing the Business of GolfEpisode 2 | Designing for DramaDesigner of 2023 Ryder Cup golf course at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, Dave Sampson, joins host Gary Firkins to discuss how to create a stadium course fit for the world’s best.
He tells us how his love affair with the game started back in his native South Africa, his unconventional start in course design and the growing importance and role that sustainability plays in all aspects of golf course architecture.
He pays tribute to the people working behind the scenes to make the Ryder Cup happen, including Golf Course Superintendent Lara Arias and her turf team.
Finally, Dave tells us...
2023-03-2333 min
Wir müssen reden. Public Eye spricht Klartext.Wie Syngenta eine wilde Peperoni patentieren konnte | Mit François MeienbergWem gehört die Peperoni? Syngenta beansprucht eine Peperoni-Sorte als «Erfindung», obwohl sie lediglich eine wilde Peperoni in eine kommerzielle Sorte hineingekreuzt haben. In einem absurden Urteil schützt nun das Europäische Patentamt diesen Anspruch. François Meienberg von ProSpecieRara zeigt im Gespräch mit Nico Meier auf, weshalb die Monopolisierung von Saatgut gefährlich für die Biodiversität ist. Es gibt aber auch Hoffnung: Solche Patente werden es in Zukunft deutlich schwieriger haben. 🖥 Schau den Podcast auf Youtube: https://youtu.be/Im7cQjvCJtg 🔎 Hintergrund & weiterführende InformationenWebdossier zu Saatgut, Public Eye: https...
2023-03-0923 min
Changing the Business of GolfEpisode 1 | Golf & Social Media: The Great DivideHost Gary Firkins is joined by social intelligence experts Jacques de Guigné and Claire Martin from Ipsos and Mark Birchmore from Syngenta to discuss the findings of a pioneering social media listening project analyzing 16.1 million mentions of golf.
With a huge influx of players over the past three years, matched by the inexorable rise of social media, what are existing customers saying about golf, what do new participants think and how can clubs and courses engage prospective players?
The panel discuss key insights from the report, including golf’s negative reputation generated by controversial figures and topics such as Donald Tru...
2023-02-1444 min
Café Debug seu podcast de tecnologia#113 Design Docs e RFC - Syngenta DigitalNeste programa fizemos um bate papo com o time da Syngenta Digital para tratar sobre o assunto Design Docs e RFCs. Design Docs são documentos feitos pelo time ou melhor especialmente pessoas desenvolvedoras cujo objetivo é tornar claro todo o processo de desenvolvimento de uma solução. Além disso, Syngenta compartilhou com nós um pouco do seu trabalho no agronegócio. Assuntos abordados no tema Sobre a Syngenta Digital - história e introdução Design DOCs e RFCs (Requests For Comments): O que são e para que usar? Como criar um Design DOC ef...
2023-02-1459 min
IICA En AcciónIICA En Acción, Especial. Entrevista a Patricia Toledo, Syngenta.Entrevista a Patricia Toledo, directora de negocios sostenibles para Latinoamérica Norte de Syngenta, uno de los principales socios del sector privado en la iniciativa Suelos Vivos de las Américas, impulsada por el IICA. Syngenta es una compañía de tecnología agrícola reconocida a nivel global, y su representante cuenta aquí las acciones que se están realizando en las Américas con innovaciones para enfrentar el fuerte desafío del cambio climático en la agricultura y la ganadería, y a la vez garantizar una producción más eficiente y amable con el medio ambiente
2023-01-2711 min
Tractors And TroubadoursEp. 56: Sowing good deeds with Massey Ferguson and the Reno Rodeo, NCBA policy priorities, controlling weeds with Syngenta, U.S. red meat opportunities in Africa, the music of John BerryOn this episode, Massey Ferguson’s Matt LeCroy talks to us from the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas to discuss the Reno Rodeo Association, the winner of the 2022 Sowing Good Deeds Award. We talk with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Ethan Lane about the organization’s legislative priorities for 2023 and plans for its upcoming convention in New Orleans, and we talk with Syngenta’s Dean Grossnickle about formulating a weed-control plan ahead of the 2023 growing season. In our Market Talk segment, Jesse Allen and Global Commodity Analytics’ Mike Zuzolo discuss the state of the commodity markets ahead of the Decem...
2022-12-0958 minZimmCastZimmCast 701 - A View from the Top with Syngenta Crop ProtectionIn this episode I’m going to share some interview with Syngenta leadership from the company’s crop protection media summit. So, let’s learn what’s new with Syngenta Crop Protection. First I’ll share my conversation with Vern Hawkins, President, Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC, followed by Jeff Cecil, Head of North America Crop Protection Marketing. Vern will discuss a “View from the Top.” Next we have Jeff who will discuss “Syngenta CP Innovation and Economics of Agronomics.” For more interviews from the Syngenta Media Summit go to AgNewsWire.com and click on the virtual newsroom wh...
2022-11-0920 min
BoviNewsBoviNews WDE 2022 Chats: Syngenta’s corn for Feed Efficiency: EnogenIn this episode, meet Chris Cook, head of Enogen at Syngenta. Enogen corn increases feed efficiency as it contains an efficient alpha amylase enzyme that quickly converts starch to usable sugars, delivering more available energy to cattle while being easily digestible. New research shows the potential of Syngenta's Enogen corn to pay both financial and sustainability dividends for the livestock industry.
2022-10-0705 min
Digital HR Leaders with David GreenHow Syngenta Successfully Upskilled Their HR Function Into Data-LiteracyIn this week’s podcast, Madhura Chakrabarti, Global Head of People Insights and Analytics at Syngenta, talks about the process of upskilling Syngenta’s HR function towards data fluency.Expect to learn more about the importance of upskilling the HR function to be more data literate, as well as the different learning pathways taken by Syngenta to help create a more data driven HR function. The conversation will also cover the impact this has had on Syngenta, and of course, Madura’s key advice for those embarking on a similar journey.Support from this p...
2022-10-0440 minZimmCastZimmCast 698 - What's New from Syngenta During #FPS22In this episode I’m going to share interviews with Syngenta/Golden Harvest representatives who were on location at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, IA. Thank you Syngenta for making my attendance possible this year. There is a lot of content in the virtual newsroom on AgNewWire that includes lots of photos and interviews. Just go to AgNewsWire.com to check it out and feel free to download and use. So, in this program you will hear what’s new from the company from: Rex Gray, Golden Harvest corn product manager David Schl...
2022-09-0918 min
Fresh Cut GrassSeason 2 Episode 19: Plant Growth Regulators with Dr. Mike Agnew, Technical Manager for SyngentaTanner and Jeff host Dr. Mike Agnew from Syngenta on the show this week. Dr. Agnew has spent 40 years in the turf industry and 30 of those have been working with plant growth regulators. Dr. Agnew discusses how and why to use growth regulators and how to incorporate them into a program.Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension (host) Tanner DelValle, Penn State Extension (host)Dr. Michael Agnew, Technical Manager, SyngentaLead photo: prestigousturfinc.comYou can find information on turf issues in the Turfgrass and Lawn Care section of the Pe...
2022-05-2537 minAsmus Farm Supply PodcastsTendovo from SyngentaHarlan Asmus introduces Tendovo from Syngenta. Tendovo is a broad-spectrum residual soybean herbicide, Tendovo™ is a specifically formulated 3-way premix that allows growers to combat weeds without sacrificing crop safety. Learn more: https://www.syngenta-us.com/herbicides/tendovo
2022-04-0802 min
AI StoriesSerg Masís - Interpretable Machine Learning | Data Scientist at Syngenta #10Our guest today is Serg Masís, author of the book "Interpretable Machine Learning with Python" and Data Scientist at Syngenta: a leading agriculture company helping to improve global food security. In our conversation, we first talk about Serg's transition from working as a web developer to joining the world of Data Science and AI where he explains why he decided to do a master in Data Science after working in industry for over 10 years. We also discuss AI at Syngenta and explore the main challenges behind AI for agronomy. We then dig into Interpretable Machine Learning, a...
2022-03-0259 minZimmCastThe Latest from SyngentaHello and welcome to the ZimmCast. In this episode I'm going to share stories from Syngenta since they were at all of the events I attended in the last few weeks. We really appreciate Syngenta's support which helps make what we do at ZimmComm possible. So let's get started. At the NAFB Trade Talk we heard about Syngenta's sustainability efforts from Caydee Savinelli and Steven Wall. Next, it was on to the Farm Journal MILK Business Conference where Enogen was in the spotlight to help dairy producers. Describing this are Todd Lunde, Ted...
2021-12-1639 min
Gestão de Pessoas: cases e tendências de RH#78: Case Syngenta: Importância e boas práticas de Employee Experiencel, com Daniella Bonança, Global Head of Employee ExperienceNa 78ª edição do Gestão de Pessoas vamos falar sobre: "Case Syngenta: Importância e boas práticas de Employee Experience" com a Daniella Bonança, Global Head of Employee Experience. Dentre os temas debatidos estão:1. Por que o employee experience é tão importante?2. Rotinas e boas práticas da Syngenta no tema. 3. Principais resultados alcançados pela Syngenta. 4. Dicas práticas para ter alta performance no tema.Caso queira receber em primeira mão os detalhes dos convidados das próximas semanas, Ebooks e novidades do #GestãoDePessoas inscreva-se a na lista de partic...
2021-12-101h 05
Podcast SIFTendências do controle de pragas florestais - SyngentaEstá no ar mais um Podcast SIF! E o episódio de hoje é especialmente oferecido pela Syngenta sobre as tendências do controle de pragas florestais. Um bate papo do Luiz Frare, pesquisador da Syngenta, com o Prof. Dr Carlos Wilcken que é engenheiro agrônomo e professor na UNESP. Não deixe de escutar!
2021-11-0928 min
Al Tranquito por la HuellaEpisodio 8 | Control de orugas cortadoras en girasol | Sur de Córdoba, oeste de Bs As y La PampaEn este episodio, el Ing. Agrónomo Gabriel Cedeño, miembro del Servicio Técnico de Syngenta, te cuenta sobre una solución clave para el control de todo el complejo de orugas cortadoras. ¡Conocela!
2021-09-0903 min
科化未來EP5 – 永續農業的領頭羊 SyngentaSyngenta 又被稱為先正達，是全球第一大的農業化學公司，在農業科技與創新的領域中領先全球，目前在 100 多個國家和地區總共擁有約 5 萬名員工，致力於發展生物技術推動農業轉型，對於全球糧食生產上擁有相動重要的影響力。近年來，全球暖化對於農業產生了巨大的衝擊，Syngenta更是對此不易餘力的協助，並提出了六大永續經營目標。揪竟這間公司是如何從2000年成立以來，一步一步成為永續農業的領頭羊，又是如何致力於永續經營的呢，就讓我們一起認識吧～
2021-09-0611 min
CANACASTINOVAÇÕES TECNOLÓGICAS E PORTFÓLIO COMPLETO SYNGENTA PARA TODAS AS ÉPOCASA Syngenta esteve no 20º Herbishow, realizado em junho de 2020 pelo Grupo IDEA, para apresentar o Grover, um produto de amplo aspecto de controle de plantas daninhas na cana-de-açúcar. Renato Pirola e o professor Pedro Christofoletti conversaram sobre o portfólio completo da Syngenta para todas as épocas e as novas formulações da empresa.
2021-08-2625 minConference Sponsors | Southern Peanut FarmersSyngenta Brings Color to SPGCSyngenta appreciates the Southern Peanut Growers Conference each year as an opportunity to visit with growers.
“The Southern Peanut Growers Conference is always well attended, and it’s always a great chance to see farmers and a lot of producers that you know and visit with them about the latest technology, find out what they’re doing, find out what’s working, what’s not working, what are the conditions on their farm,” said Wilson Faircloth, Agronomy Services Representative. “You’re kind of halfway through the season, so you can kind of ground check some things and kind of helps yo...
2021-07-3000 min
GuiaKast - Seu guia para insights que transformamVinicius Ferrato e o IBP (Integrated Business Planning) com a SyngentaVinicius Ferrato – Executivo de Supply Chain – IBP Lead na Syngenta - uma das principais empresas agrícolas do mundo. O Vinícius tem quase 20 anos de experiência em Supply Chain, Compras, Planejamento, Logística e Distribuição, Customer Service, Demand planning e S&OP (IBP). Tem formação em Engenharia de Produção pela Escola de Engenharia Mauá, MBA em Administração de Empresas pela FIA, cursando Pós-graduação em Supply Chain Management pela Universidade de Warwick, além de certificação APICS em Logística Materiais e Cadeia de Suprimentos. Trabalhou em empresas como Dow Química...
2021-07-2832 min
The Innovators PodcastPodcast 22 - Sara Wollner, Regional Team Leader & Global Planner at SyngentaOn this episode, we interviewed Sara Wollner. Sara is the Regional Team Leader and Global Planner at Syngenta Seeds here at the Iowa State University Research Park. Syngenta is an agriculture company that sells plant seeds to farmers. Sara talks about her road to get where she is today and dives into her experience as a woman in a male-driven field. She is a mother and during the episode she talks about balancing life as a leader at work and raising a child at home. The past year brought many challenges including the pandemic and the Derecho storm, Sara...
2021-07-2624 min
MSW Corporate Venture CastE14 :: Luiz Tangari - Fundador Strider (Exit para Syngenta)No episódio 14, Richard Zeiger e Catarina Crepaldi conversaram com Luiz Tangari, fundador da Strider, uma das Agritechs mais bem sucedidas do Brasil. Luiz tem uma história de ciclo completo que ainda é difícil de ver no Brasil. Começou do zero, criou um produto, captou recursos com venture capital, cresceu a empresa e em 2018 realizou a venda (exit) para Syngenta, uma das maiores empresas globais agrícolas especializada em sementes e defensivos.Entre diversos assuntos, nosso convidado nos contou sobre: a digitalização do agronegócio, como foi viver esse ciclo completo, os principais desafios principal...
2021-06-2951 min
Future of AgricultureFoA 254:The Digitization of Global Agribusiness with Syngenta Chief Information Officer Greg MeyersPlease participate in our listener survey to help us focus the direction of the show: https://airtable.com/shrCB33GWIUCIxVRU Today we get a unique global view into agtech and agribusiness. We are joined by Greg Meyers, who is the Chief Information Officer and Chief Digital Officer of Syngenta based at their world headquarters in Switzerland. Most of you are familiar with Syngenta but you may or may not know they are the largest crop protection company in the world and the third largest seed company in the world. They also provide digital ag platforms to 125 million...
2021-04-1433 min
Flora and Friends - Your botanical cup of teaPelargonium - Breeding for Flower Power! Guest: Lennart Johnsen, Syngenta FlowersMy interview guest today is Lennart Johnsen from Syngenta flowers.
Lennart has over 40 years of experience working with ornamental plants, and all these years he has been dealing also with Pelargoniums. Today he is technical lead at Syngenta flowers, taking care of plant testing and production following Syngenta’s breeding programs of ornamental plants. Syngenta flowers provides plants for about 20% of the European Pelargonium market and 30% of the Swedish Pelargonium markets.
In this interview I asked Lennart
- How breeding programs for Pelargonium are looking like today
- What traits (characteristics) the breeders are looking for to create
- How lo...
2021-04-0736 min
Syngenta's Podcast for Professional Horticulture GrowersSyngenta Ornamentals Podcast Special - SubdueDaniel Lightfoot Business Manager at Syngenta Ornamentals interviews Fargro's Ant Surridge and Chris Dart about the product Subdue. How it works, what it controls and how to get the best out of it.
Want to know more about Syngenta Ornamentals - visit us at www.syngentaornamentals.co.uk or on Instagram (syngenta_ornamentals), Facebook (Synegnta Ornamentals UK) or Twitter @SyngentaOCUK or follow the blog online.
2021-03-2335 min
AFBF ConventionSitting Down with Syngenta’s Head of Enogen Marketing, Duane Martin Young Farmer & Rancher Committee member, Seth Earl of Michigan sits down with Duane Martin, Syngenta’s Head of Enogen Marketing during this 10-minute podcast episode. Seth and Duane discuss Syngenta’s Enogen corn technology, research and sustainability benefits, how Syngenta has pivoted their business to continue meeting producers needs with the tools and technology they need, when they need it and the longstanding commitment to American agriculture.
2021-03-0815 min
Food Careers PodcastEpisode 21 - What it takes to build an effective team with Syngenta’s David HoarToday, Jill talks to David Hoar, from Syngenta. He is a leader at this thriving global agri chem company and has built many teams to support local customers in the global market. Jill and David talk about his career path at Syngenta and how it's empowering work culture allows its workers to make decisions for themselves and form long-lasting relationships with its customers. They also discuss the importance of nurturing his team and making everyone feel included no matter how new they are to the company. For more information and show notes please...
2021-02-2321 min
Programa EspecialSyngenta_Rechazo y victoria por la soberanía alimentariaRevés para el agronegocio.
El gobierno de Misiones tubo q descartar la propuesta de Syngenta
A pesar de haber avanzado en un convenio con la multinacional, el Gobierno de misiones anunció que daría marcha atrás con la propuesta de una de las 3 Empresas de biotecnología q controlan el mercado mundial de semillas transgénicas y mejoradas, Syngenta
la multinacional pretendía distribuir semillas y capacitar en huertas familiares en dicha Provincia.
El rechazo se hizo oir rápidamente entre las organizaciones campesinas y de agricultores, tanto de las semillas de Syngenta en una de las provincias con mayor b...
2020-06-1712 min
BoerPotEpisode 6: Schoonwinkel van SyngentaSyngenta is ‘n innoverende maatskappy wat nie slegs gewasbeskermingsoplossings vir boere ontwikkel nie.
Ben Schoonwinkel, hoof van kliëntebemarking vir Syngenta, gesels met Jacques Basson oor ‘n verskeidenheid van vernuwende inisiatiewe waarby Syngenta betrokke is.
Syngenta, wat in 2000 tot stand gekom het nadat Novartis Agribusiness en Zeneca Agrochemicals saamgesmelt het, is een van die grootste gewasbeskermingsmaatskappye in die wêreld, met verkope van US$13.5 biljoen in 2019.
Volgens Ben is Syngenta se hoofdoel om nuwe oplossings na boere te bring, maar met bykomende initiatiewe soos Agriclime, ‘n versekeringsopsie aan Syngenta-klante, en die Leadership Academy for Agricult...
2020-04-1043 min
John Deere AfricaBen Schoonwinkel van SyngentaSyngenta is ‘n innoverende maatskappy wat nie slegs gewasbeskermingsoplossings vir boere ontwikkel nie.
Ben Schoonwinkel, hoof van kliëntebemarking vir Syngenta, gesels met Jacques Basson oor ‘n verskeidenheid van vernuwende inisiatiewe waarby Syngenta betrokke is.
Syngenta, wat in 2000 tot stand gekom het nadat Novartis Agribusiness en Zeneca Agrochemicals saamgesmelt het, is een van die grootste gewasbeskermingsmaatskappye in die wêreld, met verkope van US$13.5 biljoen in 2019.
Volgens Ben is Syngenta se hoofdoel om nuwe oplossings na boere te bring, maar met bykomende initiatiewe soos Agriclime, ‘n versekeringsopsie aan Syngenta-klante, en die Leadership Academy for Agricult...
2020-04-1043 min
European Seed PodcastMarc-Olivier Zwicky (Syngenta) Europe’s Important Role, benefits of Seedcare, modern farming systems, food system not an agriculture system<!-- Featured Video Plus v2.3.3 -->
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2019-10-2900 min
DisruptoresSyngenta: Técnica para el campoSyngenta es una de las empresas más grandes a nivel mundial en desarrollo de tecnología agroquímica. En este nuevo episodio, Erick Ramírez platicó con Javier Valdés, director general de Syngenta para Latinoamérica Norte y México, sobre las acciones de su empresa y cómo pueden ayudar a mejorar la naturaleza y apoyar el agro con tecnología, aunque por el momento la agroquímica no sea vista por todos como una fuerza positiva, aunque la palabra “transgénico” evoque más a diablos que a salvadores. Hosted on Acas...
2019-09-0524 min
Maryland Risk Management Education PodcastWhere Are My Syngenta Settlement Payments: Why Have Checks Not Been Issued Yet?In this episode, Paul provides an update in the Syngenta settlement in the MIR162 class action lawsuits. Corn growers should hopefully begin to see checks in February 2020. Materials discussed in this episode: Goeringer, Paul, Updated: Where Are My Syngenta Settlement Payments: Why Have Checks Not Been Issued Yet? (AREC July 30, 2019). Settlement website: http://cornseedsettlement.com/ If you have questions for Paul contact him at lgoering@umd.edu, tweet him @aglawPaul or 301-405-3541.
2019-07-3107 minConference Sponsors | Southern Peanut FarmersSyngenta Continues Top Level SponsorshipParticipants in this year’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference in Panama City Beach, Florida, learned more about two specific products from top level sponsor Syngenta. “Syngenta does a very nice job of continuing to invest R&D dollars into research, bringing new products to the market,” says Lyle Stewart, district sales manager for Syngenta. “Over the past three years we’ve brought two ... Read More
2019-07-2400 min
State Of ReadinessStephane Jeanmart Chemistry Operational Excellence Lead, SyngentaI welcome Stephane Jeanmart, Chemistry Operational Excellence Lead at Syngenta, a global agrochemical business headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. In this episode, Stephane shares his journey from being formally trained in Chemistry, a discipline of predictable outcomes governed by formulas and exactness, to a less exact discipline that is Operational Excellence which is largely about people. Syngenta was formed from the spin-off of a portion of the agrichemical businesses of Novartis and Astra-Zeneca. Joining Syngenta post-formation, Stephane shares his experience in seeing the cultures of two different companies evolve into the single culture that is Syngenta. We also dis...
2019-07-2235 min
Innovation Forum podcastSyngenta on how to tackle global agriculture productivity challengesJill Wheeler, head of sustainable productivity Syngenta North America, and Duane Martin, commercial traits manager at Syngenta Seed, talk with Ian Welsh about some specific commodity supply challenges, and innovations that can provide solutions.
They discuss how to increase productivity in developed and developing markets, concerns at the rates of soil degradation, how to develop better resource efficiency, and how agriculture can contribute to really tackling greenhouse gas emissions.
2019-06-2519 min
Turf's Up RadioNicola T. Gallagher, Ph.D. Syngenta Professional Pest ManagementBe sure not to miss this episode of "Raise the Mic." Darren had an opportunity to catch up with Dr. Nicky Gallagher of Syngenta PMP. It takes an extraordinary mind to handle pests and she is not only smart, she's also down to earth. Click here to learn more.Dr. Nicky Gallagher joined Syngenta Professional Solutions in 2012 and serves as the Technical Services Manager for the Midwest and Northeast Professional Pest Management market. Dr. Gallagher has a strong background in urban entomology with over 15 years’ experience. Dr. Gallagher’s former positions include a Staff Research Associate posi...
2019-05-0355 minTurf's Up RadioNicola T. Gallagher, Ph.D. Syngenta Professional Pest ManagementBe sure not to miss this episode of "Raise the Mic." Darren had an opportunity to catch up with Dr. Nicky Gallagher of Syngenta PMP. It takes an extraordinary mind to handle pests and she is not only smart, she's also down to earth. Click here to learn more.Dr. Nicky Gallagher joined Syngenta Professional Solutions in 2012 and serves as the Technical Services Manager for the Midwest and Northeast Professional Pest Management market. Dr. Gallagher has a strong background in urban entomology with over 15 years’ experience. Dr. Gallagher’s former positions include a Staff Research Associate posi...
2019-05-0355 minTurf's Up RadioNicola T. Gallagher, Ph.D. Syngenta Professional Pest ManagementBe sure not to miss this episode of "Raise the Mic." Darren had an opportunity to catch up with Dr. Nicky Gallagher of Syngenta PMP. It takes an extraordinary mind to handle pests and she is not only smart, she's down to earth. To learn more about Syngenta, be sure to visit https://syngentapmp.comDr. Nicky Gallagher joined Syngenta Professional Products in 2012 and serves as the Technical Services Manager for the Midwest and Northeast Professional Pest Management market. Dr. Gallagher has a strong background in urban entomology with over 15 years’ experience. Dr. Gallagher’s former posi...
2019-05-0355 min
CFO THOUGHT LEADER480: Bringing a Metric to Life | Mark Patrick, CFO, SyngentaSometime in the next three to six months, Syngenta AG, a Swiss-based agribusiness company, is expecting to welcome a clan of ambitious offspring. Months, even years in the making, these fruit from a forward-looking group are born from a cross-functional team—one tasked with helping the $13.5 billion enterprise correctly measure its expansive sustainability initiatives. To be clear, the aforementioned "offspring" are new metrics, the output of an ambitious metrics "refresh" triggered in part by the firm's determination to routinely evaluate the numbers intended to provide Syngenta management as well stakeholders with a clear-eyed view of its sustainability eff...
2019-03-2537 min
CFO THOUGHT LEADER480: Bringing a Metric to Life | Mark Patrick, CFO, SyngentaSometime in the next three to six months, Syngenta AG, a Swiss-based agribusiness company, is expecting to welcome a clan of ambitious offspring. Months, even years in the making, these fruit from a forward-looking group are born from a cross-functional team—one tasked with helping the $13.5 billion enterprise correctly measure its expansive sustainability initiatives. To be clear, the aforementioned "offspring" are new metrics, the output of an ambitious metrics "refresh" triggered in part by the firm's determination to routinely evaluate the numbers intended to provide Syngenta management as well stakeholders with a clear-eyed view of its sustainability eff...
2019-03-2437 minMaryland Risk Management Education PodcastAgricultural Biotechnology and Implications of the Syngenta SettlementIn this episode, Paul introduces a recent webinar he hosted featuring Prof. Drew Kershen of the University of Oklahoma College of Law to discuss the recent Syngenta settlement involving MIR-162 genetic trait that was rejected in shipments of corn to China. Prof. Kershen discusses the settlement and other possible issues that could come up because of the settlement. Materials discussed in this episode: Goeringer, Paul, Eligible Corn Growers and Landlords Begin Filing Syngenta Settlement Claims in May (AREC, May 9, 2018). Lashmet, Tiffany, Syngenta Settlement: What Producers Need To Know (Agrilife Extension May 7, 2018). Questions asked to Prof. Kershen. Sett...
2018-08-291h 01
WeedSmart PodcastSyngenta Growth Awards study tour to the UK and SwitzerlandGot a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text!This week we're catching up with two of the 2017 Syngenta Growth Awards winners.We were very proud that our Extension Agronomist Kirrily Condon nabbed the Adviser award in the Sustainability category. For Junee-based Kirrily, the goal is always the same. If she can provide advice that is making farming more profitable as well as sustainable, then she’s set out what she aimed to achieve.We also caught up with Duncan Young who farms out of Beverley in Western Australia with JT Young and Sons. He re...
2018-07-1128 min
AgiriJun 19, 2018 #TechTuesday with Enogen Seed Chis Tingle with Syngenta Explains Enogen SeedSyngenta produced Enogen Seed, a biotech seed, that makes ethanol production more efficient. Chris Tingle with Syngenta walks us through the process and how this seed works.
2018-06-1940 min
Maryland Risk Management Education PodcastEligible Corn Growers and Landlords Begin Filing Syngenta Settlement Claims in MayIn this episode, Paul discusses details of the preliminary approval of the Syngenta settlement in the MIR162 class action lawsuits. Corn growers have begun to be able to file claims. Paul breaks down what this settlement means for U.S. corn growers and deadlines growers need to be aware of. Materials discussed in this episode: Goeringer, Paul, Eligible Corn Growers and Landlords Begin Filing Syngenta Settlement Claims in May (AREC, May 9, 2018). Settlement website: http://cornseedsettlement.com/ If you have questions for Paul contact him at lgoering@umd.edu, tweet him @aglawPaul or 301-405-3541.
2018-05-2309 minMonsanto4. Marsch gegen Monsanto und Syngenta in BaselIm Rahmen der weltweiten Bewegung «March against Monsanto» zog in Basel 2017 zum dritten Mal friedlich ein bewilligter Demonstrationszug vom Barfüsserplatz vor den Hauptsitz von Syngenta beim Badischen Bahnhof. Wegen Baustellen und der Frühjahrsmesse muba war die Route etwas abgeändert.Heute 2018 braucht es keine Baustellen und Frühjahrsmessen, Demonstrationen werden aus dem Stadtinneren an den Rand gedrängt. Die Kritik an Monsanto und Syngenta bleibt beim Marsch weiter im Mittelpunkt.
Ein Gespräach mit Ueli Gähler, MultiWatch Basel
2018-05-1600 minProtestmarsch4. Marsch gegen Monsanto und Syngenta in BaselIm Rahmen der weltweiten Bewegung «March against Monsanto» zog in Basel 2017 zum dritten Mal friedlich ein bewilligter Demonstrationszug vom Barfüsserplatz vor den Hauptsitz von Syngenta beim Badischen Bahnhof. Wegen Baustellen und der Frühjahrsmesse muba war die Route etwas abgeändert.Heute 2018 braucht es keine Baustellen und Frühjahrsmessen, Demonstrationen werden aus dem Stadtinneren an den Rand gedrängt. Die Kritik an Monsanto und Syngenta bleibt beim Marsch weiter im Mittelpunkt.
Ein Gespräach mit Ueli Gähler, MultiWatch Basel
2018-05-1600 minSyngenta4. Marsch gegen Monsanto und Syngenta in BaselIm Rahmen der weltweiten Bewegung «March against Monsanto» zog in Basel 2017 zum dritten Mal friedlich ein bewilligter Demonstrationszug vom Barfüsserplatz vor den Hauptsitz von Syngenta beim Badischen Bahnhof. Wegen Baustellen und der Frühjahrsmesse muba war die Route etwas abgeändert.Heute 2018 braucht es keine Baustellen und Frühjahrsmessen, Demonstrationen werden aus dem Stadtinneren an den Rand gedrängt. Die Kritik an Monsanto und Syngenta bleibt beim Marsch weiter im Mittelpunkt.
Ein Gespräach mit Ueli Gähler, MultiWatch Basel
2018-05-1600 min
Maryland Risk Management Education PodcastSyngenta Announces $1.51 Billion Dollar Settlement to MIR162 Class Action SuitIn this episode, Paul discusses the recently announced Syngenta settlement in the MIR162 class action lawsuits. The settlement for 4 classes is estimated at $1.51 billion. Paul breaks down what this settlement means for U.S. corn growers. Materials discussed in this episode: Goeringer, Paul, Syngenta Announces $1.51 Billion Dollar Settlement to MIR162 Class Action Suit (AREC, Mar. 15, 2018). If you have questions for Paul contact him at lgoering@umd.edu, tweet him @aglawPaul or 301-405-3541. The image includes an image of corn harvest by United Soybean Board
2018-04-1110 min
Supply Chain RadioFeeding A Whole Planet: The Logistics Behind Syngenta’s MissionSyngenta is a major player in the global food supply chain. At Bridges 2016, Marion Matthewman, Syngenta’s Head of Global Logistics, spoke about its mission to feed the world. From large industrial farms to small, individually-owned plots of land, Syngenta is able to fulfill demand for agricultural products. GT Nexus’s Boris Felgendreher and Bryan Nella break down the supply chain significance of Syngenta’s massive operations.
2016-08-0606 min
AgrarpolitikWem gehört die Welternährung? Collage zum Aktionstag gegen Syngenta und Monsanto in Baselo"Nicht jeder Franken ist ein guter Franken.."um einen Redner des "March against Monsanto und Syngenta", der am weltweiten Protesttag gegen Monsanto in Basel stattfand,zu zitieren. Der Agrarmarkt befindet sich leider in der Hand weniger Unternehmen, Syngenta wird von Chemchina übernommen , der Chemiekonzern Bayer will den US-Konzern Monsanto übernehmen. Dabei ist eine ökologische Landwirtschaft ohne Pestizide und Gentechnik weltweit wichtig, auch für das Überleben der kleinbäuerlichen Betriebe.
2016-05-2400 minMonsantoWem gehört die Welternährung? Collage zum Aktionstag gegen Syngenta und Monsanto in Baselo"Nicht jeder Franken ist ein guter Franken.."um einen Redner des "March against Monsanto und Syngenta", der am weltweiten Protesttag gegen Monsanto in Basel stattfand,zu zitieren. Der Agrarmarkt befindet sich leider in der Hand weniger Unternehmen, Syngenta wird von Chemchina übernommen , der Chemiekonzern Bayer will den US-Konzern Monsanto übernehmen. Dabei ist eine ökologische Landwirtschaft ohne Pestizide und Gentechnik weltweit wichtig, auch für das Überleben der kleinbäuerlichen Betriebe.
2016-05-2400 minKleinbauernWem gehört die Welternährung? Collage zum Aktionstag gegen Syngenta und Monsanto in Baselo"Nicht jeder Franken ist ein guter Franken.."um einen Redner des "March against Monsanto und Syngenta", der am weltweiten Protesttag gegen Monsanto in Basel stattfand,zu zitieren. Der Agrarmarkt befindet sich leider in der Hand weniger Unternehmen, Syngenta wird von Chemchina übernommen , der Chemiekonzern Bayer will den US-Konzern Monsanto übernehmen. Dabei ist eine ökologische Landwirtschaft ohne Pestizide und Gentechnik weltweit wichtig, auch für das Überleben der kleinbäuerlichen Betriebe.
2016-05-2400 minSyngentaWem gehört die Welternährung? Collage zum Aktionstag gegen Syngenta und Monsanto in Baselo"Nicht jeder Franken ist ein guter Franken.."um einen Redner des "March against Monsanto und Syngenta", der am weltweiten Protesttag gegen Monsanto in Basel stattfand,zu zitieren. Der Agrarmarkt befindet sich leider in der Hand weniger Unternehmen, Syngenta wird von Chemchina übernommen , der Chemiekonzern Bayer will den US-Konzern Monsanto übernehmen. Dabei ist eine ökologische Landwirtschaft ohne Pestizide und Gentechnik weltweit wichtig, auch für das Überleben der kleinbäuerlichen Betriebe.
2016-05-2400 minSyngentaSyngenta am Pranger (Radio RaBe)Syngenta sei Schuld am Mord eines brasilianischen Gewerkschafters. Syngenta sei mitschuldig an der Klimaerwärmung, mitschuldig an der Vergiftung von hawaiianischen Kindern.So das happige Fazit einer gründlichen Recherche der Organisation Multiwatch.Im 320-seitigen Schwarzbuch Syngenta klagt Multiwatch den – noch Basler – Agromulti an.
2016-04-2700 min
SyngentaSchwarzbuch Syngenta dem Basler Agromulti auf der SpurSyngenta steht für giftige Pestizide, gentechnisch verändertes Saatgut, Patentierung von Pflanzen und eine industrielle Landwirtschaft, die zu den Hauptursachen der Klimaerwärmung gehört. So das Vorwort des im Arpil erschienen Schwarzbuch Syngenta Herausgegeben von MultiWatch Schweiz.
RDL im Gespräch mit Silva Lieberherr, Multiwatch Basel.
2016-04-1100 min