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BASEL, Switzerland, Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

    -- Spiropidion is an innovative new technology that can be used to

       protect a wide array of crops from some of the most damaging, and

       difficult to control, sucking pests

    -- Spiropidion is safe to pollinators and beneficial insects, providing

       farmers with an important new tool in Integrated Pest Management

       (IPM) programs, in line with Syngenta's ongoing commitment to

       develop innovative and sustainable products

Syngenta is proud to unveil Spiropidion, an innovative new insect control

technology that will help farmers protect their crops against damaging sucking

pests in an effective and environmentally sustainable manner.

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Sucking pests, such as aphids, whiteflies, and scales, devastate high value

fruit and vegetables like tomatoes, oranges and melons, as well as important

arable crops like cotton and soybean. Spiropidion is safe to natural beneficial

insects and pollinators, offering farmers a new tool for Integrated Pest

Management (IPM) programs.

Spiropidion is the result of chemistry-driven innovation within a rare class of

insecticides that helps crops from the inside, protecting the whole plant body

from attack of damaging sucking pests, thereby securing crop quality, yields

and the livelihood of farmers.

"We are excited to offer farmers a new active ingredient that provides more

targeted protection against some of the most difficult and damaging sucking

pests. The best way I can describe this new innovation is that it's kind to

nature but hard on pests!" said Jon Parr, President Global Crop Protection at

Syngenta. "Spiropidion is another clear example of how we are accelerating

investment to deliver plant health innovations that support farmers, across the

world, to grow productively and sustainably."

The first global registration of a formulated product containing Spiropidion

was obtained in Guatemala in September 2020, where the product will be marketed

under the brand name ELESTAL(R) Neo in the coming months. Planned launches of

Spiropidion containing formulations also include Paraguay and Pakistan in 2021,

and Brazil in 2023 (pending registrations). In the European Union, regulatory

submission is anticipated for 2022-2023. Future launches across a broad range

of crops in more than 60 countries across all continents are expected in the

next six years, with peak sales estimated above $400 million.

About Syngenta

Syngenta is one of the world's leading agriculture companies, comprising of

Syngenta Crop Protection and Syngenta Seeds. Our ambition is to help safely

feed the world while taking care of the planet.  We aim to improve the

sustainability, quality and safety of agriculture with world class science and

innovative crop solutions. Our technologies enable millions of farmers around

the world to make better use of limited agricultural resources. Syngenta Crop

Protection and Syngenta Seeds are part of Syngenta Group with 49,000 people in

more than 100 countries and is working to transform how crops are grown.

Through partnerships, collaboration and The Good Growth Plan we are committed

to accelerating innovation for farmers and nature, striving for carbon neutral

agriculture, helping people stay safe and healthy and partnering for impact. To

learn more visit www.syngenta.com and www.goodgrowthplan.com. Follow us on

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Contact Information

Media Relations

media.relations@syngenta.com  

Head Crop Protection External Communications

Anna Bakola

+32 488 43 94 85

anna.bakola@syngenta.com

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