The Commodity Classic trade show saw thousands of farmers visit once again this year to learn what’s new in agriculture, and despite the tough farm economy, Syngenta’s Eric Boeck says the mood was hopeful.
“While farmers are facing some challenges and there’s very little margin for error for farmers, we realize that and we want to be there side by side with them helping them work through these challenging times,” said Boeck, Regional Director North America Seeds.
One of the ways Syngenta helps farmers is by giving them choices. “Agriculture has consolidated over a period of time to some major players and what Syngenta does is provides choice in innovation, choice in technology, choice in genetics, choice in crop protection and seed care products for farmers and that choice drives competition,” Boeck said. “And so that’s a key part of our business strategy is to make sure we’re working with regulators and the industry associations to make sure farmers have access to that choice of innovation.”
Boeck says the Syngenta pipeline is literally stacked with opportunities for farmers, like the two big announcements at Classic – the new Durastak Corn Trait for rootworm protection, and the new active ingredient PLINAZOLIN® technology, that can be used in insecticide products for cotton, vegetables, field corn, and more.
Classic 25 - Eric Boeck, Syngenta Seeds 5:39