BASEL, SWITZERLAND & GHENT, BELGIUM - Strategic new alliances are often a catalyst for industry development. This can definitely be said about Syngenta Crop Protection’s partnership with Biotalys, which is aimed at researching, developing, and commercializing new biocontrol solutions to manage pests across a wide variety of crops. The tech-forward duo will provide a new mode of action to broaden farmers’ access to novel technologies that counter the threat of pest resistance and advance sustainable agriculture based on Biotalys’ innovative AGROBODY™ technology.

“Syngenta is a leader in bringing farmers cutting-edge technologies that improve the sustainability of agriculture, and we are excited to work closely with Biotalys as part of our agricultural innovation ecosystem,” said Camilla Corsi, Head of Crop Protection Research at Syngenta Crop Protection. “By combining our proven research and development capabilities with the breakthrough protein-based innovations of the Biotalys AGROBODY platform, we are determined to play a pivotal role in addressing critical farmer needs around the globe.”

Biotalys is an agricultural technology company focused on developing protein-based biocontrol solutions, which have demonstrated their potential to deliver novel modes of action for effective and safe application in food and agriculture. Through the newly established partnership, Syngenta will collaborate on a research program with Biotalys to leverage its AGROBODY technology platform for Syngenta’s specific insect targets.

As explained in a press release, this new partnership allows Biotalys to accelerate the development and global commercialization of innovative crop protection solutions and bolster its biocontrol innovation leadership, harnessing the expansive network and capabilities of a global agriculture business.

“We are proud and excited to be working with Syngenta, a world-leading agricultural company, on one of the most pressing industry challenges—the development of innovative and effective pest control solutions—by delivering on the promise of our AGROBODY technology,” said Patrice Sellès, Chief Executive Officer at Biotalys. “Collaborating with Syngenta is a major milestone in our continued mission to providing growers around the globe with safe, efficient, and more sustainable agricultural solutions.”

Syngenta noted that, with resistance development and increasing regulatory and environmental pressures, growers are eager to explore innovative and effective biological solutions that limit the impact on the environment and biodiversity.

How will this collaboration uncover critical advancements for the produce sector? Keep reading ANUK to find out.

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