Three main types of biologicals – biostimulants, nutrient use efficiency products and biocontrols – provide farmers with more choices to manage resistance, improve soil health, reduce residue in foods, and address climate change impacts
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M.R. SUBRAMANI
Syngenta India has stressed the need to empower farmers holistically through science-based innovative use of biologicals.
Unveiling its roadmap at BioAg World Congress, Susheel Kumar, Managing Director of Syngenta India Pvt Ltd, said farming is faced with multifaceted challenges.
Quoting him, a media statement said: “Therefore, we need to adopt a multi-pronged strategy to make sure that crops are cultivated in a viable and sustainable way. Biologicals are the core of our best practices aimed at enhancing soil health, boosting crop resilience and provide a holistic solution to the Indian farmers.”
Urging the need for a policy drive for sustainable agriculture, Kumar said: “We need different tools to realise a modern form of agriculture. Meeting the challenge requires a significant effort and biologicals and seed treatment is at the forefront of this shift. By innovating boldly, we can transform the future of food security for us all.”
He said that natural microbial, seaweed and plant extracts help in nutrient cycling, pest and disease management, and improving plant growth. Three main types of biologicals – biostimulants, nutrient use efficiency products and biocontrols – provide farmers with more choices to manage resistance, improve soil health, reduce residue in foods, and address climate change impacts, he said.
Syngenta India’s products for nutrient use efficiency, soil health and abiotic-stress management benefit the growers in utilising the maximum potential of the nutrients and fertilizers applied to the soil, he said, adding, the soil health solutions enable growers to harvest good quality produce even in low fertile soil and saline condition.
He said Syngenta Biologicals is an emerging vertical under the larger umbrella of Syngenta Global.
Sanjay Kumar Tokala, Head of Biologicals, Syngenta India, said the global biological sector is poised to grow to $20 billion by 2030, with India markets also growing robustly. Syngenta will be contributing significantly to its market share. “We keep our options open to exploring partners in the short-term to add teeth to our existing basket of biologicals, keeping in mind the evolving regulatory framework in India,” he said.
By integrating biologicals into agricultural practices, farmers can achieve higher productivity while preserving the ecological balance, ensuring food security for future generations, he said.
At the same time, biologicals complement and enhance conventional crop protection solutions, providing growers with more flexibility. This allows them to better address consumer, societal and regulatory demands for more sustainable farming methods. “As an important element in integrated crop management, biologicals help growers manage plant health and pest problems effectively and safely,” he said.
Published on April 23, 2025
Three main types of biologicals – biostimulants, nutrient use efficiency products and biocontrols – provide farmers with more choices to manage resistance, improve soil health, reduce residue in foods, and address climate change impacts
| Photo Credit:
M.R. SUBRAMANI
Syngenta India has stressed the need to empower farmers holistically through science-based innovative use of biologicals.
Unveiling its roadmap at BioAg World Congress, Susheel Kumar, Managing Director of Syngenta India Pvt Ltd, said farming is faced with multifaceted challenges.
Quoting him, a media statement said: “Therefore, we need to adopt a multi-pronged strategy to make sure that crops are cultivated in a viable and sustainable way. Biologicals are the core of our best practices aimed at enhancing soil health, boosting crop resilience and provide a holistic solution to the Indian farmers.”
Urging the need for a policy drive for sustainable agriculture, Kumar said: “We need different tools to realise a modern form of agriculture. Meeting the challenge requires a significant effort and biologicals and seed treatment is at the forefront of this shift. By innovating boldly, we can transform the future of food security for us all.”
He said that natural microbial, seaweed and plant extracts help in nutrient cycling, pest and disease management, and improving plant growth. Three main types of biologicals – biostimulants, nutrient use efficiency products and biocontrols – provide farmers with more choices to manage resistance, improve soil health, reduce residue in foods, and address climate change impacts, he said.
Syngenta India’s products for nutrient use efficiency, soil health and abiotic-stress management benefit the growers in utilising the maximum potential of the nutrients and fertilizers applied to the soil, he said, adding, the soil health solutions enable growers to harvest good quality produce even in low fertile soil and saline condition.
He said Syngenta Biologicals is an emerging vertical under the larger umbrella of Syngenta Global.
Sanjay Kumar Tokala, Head of Biologicals, Syngenta India, said the global biological sector is poised to grow to $20 billion by 2030, with India markets also growing robustly. Syngenta will be contributing significantly to its market share. “We keep our options open to exploring partners in the short-term to add teeth to our existing basket of biologicals, keeping in mind the evolving regulatory framework in India,” he said.
By integrating biologicals into agricultural practices, farmers can achieve higher productivity while preserving the ecological balance, ensuring food security for future generations, he said.
At the same time, biologicals complement and enhance conventional crop protection solutions, providing growers with more flexibility. This allows them to better address consumer, societal and regulatory demands for more sustainable farming methods. “As an important element in integrated crop management, biologicals help growers manage plant health and pest problems effectively and safely,” he said.
Published on April 23, 2025
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