Syngenta Group is Science Magazine’s top ag employer

Syngenta Group has earned recognition as the top agriculture employer worldwide, ranking among the top five global employers overall in Science Magazine’s 2024 Careers Top Employers Survey. This milestone marks the eighth consecutive year Syngenta has been named the leading employer in agriculture, reflecting the company’s strong commitment to research, innovation, and employee development.

The ongoing recognition highlights Syngenta’s focus on fostering an environment of collaborative innovation, which has driven their consistent global reputation. “We are delighted to maintain our status as the world’s number one agricultural employer,” says Camilla Corsi, Global Head of Crop Protection Research. “This consistent recognition is a testament to our team’s determined pursuit of our vision: to be the most diverse, trusted, and innovative force driving sustainable agriculture and global food security.”

Head of Seeds Development, Trevor Hohls, emphasized Syngenta’s dedication to talent acquisition and retention, noting, “Our success hinges on attracting and nurturing the brightest minds in science and technology. We’ve created an environment that not only challenges but also empowers our teams, providing access to cutting-edge tools and fostering a culture where innovation thrives.”

Syngenta has introduced three major products: TYMIRIUM technology, PLINAZOLIN technology, and ADEPIDYN technology, with a particular focus on sustainable crop protection solutions. The company is also advancing in areas like CRISPR gene editing, AI-driven crop protection, and climate-resilient seed technologies. Guided by its Sustainability Priorities, Syngenta is determined to produce innovative solutions that contribute positively to global food security.

Recent developments include a groundbreaking breeding technology that merges haploid induction and genome editing, allowing for faster trait introgression and advancing agricultural efficiency. “As we look to the future, our focus remains on harnessing the power of science and technology to unlock bold discoveries, using the power of data to address the complex challenges facing global agriculture,” Hohls states. Corsi concurs, noting that the Science Magazine recognition “reaffirms our position as a leader in agricultural innovation.”

By blending state-of-the-art technology with a collaborative approach, Syngenta Group’s scientists and researchers continue to make strides in the field, developing solutions that empower farmers and advance the sustainability of agriculture worldwide.