Syngenta is strengthening its presence in the organic agricultural products sector with a new strategic partnership with Groundwork BioAg. The agreement aims to bring to market a platform that combines mycorrhizal technologies to improve crop performance and a dedicated carbon credit program, offering farmers both agronomic benefits and a potential source of additional income.
The agreement provides for Syngenta to market the products developed by Groundwork BioAg under its own brand, while Groundwork BioAg will continue to be responsible for manufacturing, supply, digital tools, and management of the entire carbon credit program.
The launch will initially focus on Latin America and Europe and will target the main extensive crops, including corn, soybeans, cereals, and sunflowers. Distribution will subsequently be expanded to other markets.
The technology uses mycorrhizal fungi, organisms that form a symbiosis with plant roots, improving water and nutrient uptake and increasing crops' ability to withstand environmental stress. At the same time, it promotes carbon sequestration in the soil, helping to improve its fertility and structure.
For Syngenta, the project represents another step in its strategy focused on organic solutions and regenerative agriculture. The goal is to combine traditional tools with technologies that can increase farm productivity while reducing environmental impact.
"The solution developed with Groundwork BioAg goes beyond carbon farming," said Petra Laux, Chief Sustainability Officer at Syngenta Group. "It helps strengthen farm resilience, restore soil health, and store carbon over the long term, while also generating carbon credits that farmers can directly benefit from."
According to Alon Werber, CEO of Groundwork BioAg, the collaboration will enable the large-scale exploitation of mycorrhizal technology thanks to Syngenta's commercial network. "Mycorrhizal will become not only an important agronomic input, but also a concrete tool for climate mitigation through a comprehensive carbon credit program," he stated.
Emilhano Lima, Global Head of Seedcare & Biologicals at Syngenta, also highlighted how organic products are playing an increasingly central role in modern agriculture. "Nature-inspired solutions provide farmers with effective and reliable tools, while also delivering measurable agronomic benefits," he stated.
The agreement confirms the agrochemical sector's growing focus on biological technologies capable of combining increased yields, improved soil health, and the economic valorization of agricultural land's ability to store carbon.
