Tag: Syngenta Seeds

• Monday, November 27th 2017 - 11:39 UTC

  Argentina moves to ban glyphosate and allows other herbicides

  

  Argentina authorized the use of genetically modified soybean seeds resistant to herbicides other than glyphosate, as the European Union (EU) debates whether to extend the license of weed-killers containing the ingredient.

• Friday, February 5th 2016 - 07:54 UTC

  Swiss Syngenta accepts takeover proposal by China Chemical: US$ 43bn cash

  

  Government-owned agrochemical firm China National Chemical announced this week an all-cash proposal to buy Swiss rival Syngenta for $43 billion in a deal expected to improve China's food production.

• Tuesday, May 19th 2015 - 01:53 UTC

  Monsanto hits back with global campaign: “food is more than just a meal, it's love”

  

  As the seed and chemical maker Monsanto woos Swiss agrochemicals firm Syngenta, the US company is also is trying to win over consumers in key international markets, rolling out social media and marketing campaigns.

• Friday, September 28th 2012 - 16:48 UTC

  European Commission will decide on the authorization of GM maize MIR162

  

  Following an inconclusive vote in the Appeal Committee, on 27 September, it is now up to the European Commission to decide on the authorization of genetically modified (GM) maize MIR162 for use in food and feed, as well as for import and processing in the European Union