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Syngenta has partnered with Groundwork BioAg to launch a programme that combines mycorrhizal biologicals with soil carbon initiatives, allowing farmers to earn income from carbon credits while improving crop yields and soil health. The model targets corn, soybean, cereal, and sunflower growers in Europe and Latin America—especially those using low- or no-till systems—with farmers receiving two-thirds of the carbon credit revenue generated. The initiative leverages Groundwork BioAg’s mycorrhizal technology to enhance nutrient uptake, bolster resilience, and sequester significant amounts of soil carbon, with credits certified under Verra’s VM0042 methodology. The programme will be offered under a new Syngenta brand, reflecting a shift toward integrating biologicals as both agronomic and climate solutions.
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Regenerative agriculture programs not only need to improve soil and land – they need to improve farmers’ pocketbooks.
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Bayer has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with French seed breeder RAGT, granting it access to elite wheat genetics and advancing its plans to commercialise hybrid wheat in Europe and North America by the early 2030s. Hybrid wheat, produced by crossing genetically distinct parent lines, promises higher yields and greater resilience, addressing stagnating wheat production and climate pressures. The deal strengthens Bayer’s position in the market and aims to build a transatlantic wheat franchise, with RAGT and Bayer sharing a vision to accelerate hybrid wheat development and meet the evolving needs of global agriculture.