By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : April 23, 2025 9:01 pm
Syngenta Biologicals will be leading the Indian market soon with its new products and initiatives
Syngenta India today unveiled its roadmap at BioAg World Congress here to empower farmers holistically through science based innovative use of biologicals.
“Farming is faced with multifaceted challenges. Therefore, we need to adopt a multipronged strategy to make sure that crops are cultivated in a viable and sustainable way. Biologicals are the core of our best practices aimed at enhancing soil health, boosting crop resilience and provide a holistic solution to the Indian farmers,” said Susheel Kumar, Managing Director, Syngenta India.
Kumar, while stressing the need for innovation, said that farmers are faced with a number of challenges in guaranteeing food security globally. He said that the food chain and public pressure for a better residue management in food, further limits farming options. “Reduced solution efficacy due to resistance and pest shifts demands new modes of action,” he added.
Stressing the need for a policy drive for sustainable agriculture, Kumar highlighted, “We need different tools to realize a modern form of agriculture. Meeting the challenge requires a significant effort and biologicals and seed treatment is at the forefront of this shift. By innovating boldly, we can transform the future of food security for us all.”
Talking about biologicals, Kumar said that natural microbial, seaweed and plant extracts help in nutrient cycling, pest and disease management, and improving plant growth. “Three main types of biologicals – biostimulants , nutrient use efficiency products and biocontrols – provide farmers with more choices to manage resistance, improve soil health, reduce residue in foods, and address climate change impacts.”
Sharing his thoughts, Sanjay Kumar Tokala, Head of Biologicals, Syngenta India said that the global biological sector is poised to grow to $ 20 billion by 2030, with India markets also growing robustly. “Syngenta being one of the industry leaders will be contributing significantly to its market share. We keep our options open to exploring partners in the short-term to add teeth to our existing basket of biologicals, keeping in mind the evolving regulatory framework in India,” Sanjay added.