en.Wedoany.com Reported - Syngenta has introduced the VIRESTINA herbicide technology, a novel herbicide platform based on the active ingredient topramezone. It is designed to control resistant grass weeds in soybeans and cotton, marking the first major breakthrough in this type of technology in nearly 40 years. It has now received its first regulatory approval in Argentina, with plans for a gradual rollout in Brazil, Australia, the United States, and Canada.

Syngenta is a world-leading agricultural technology and innovation company, registered in Shanghai, China, with its management headquarters in Switzerland. It operates in over 100 countries globally, ranking first in the global crop protection industry and possessing world-class crop protection development capabilities. Its business encompasses four major units, including plant protection and seeds.

Currently, herbicide resistance has spread to 75 countries worldwide, affecting the cultivation of over 100 crop species. Grass weeds constitute the majority of resistant species, directly leading to reduced crop yields and increased production costs. VIRESTINA technology can address weed resistance to commonly used herbicides like glyphosate and clethodim, while also ensuring crop safety and reducing environmental impact through rapid soil degradation and fewer field operations.

This technology was developed using predictive science at Syngenta's Jealott's Hill research center in the UK, with the commercialization process taking approximately 10 years, faster than the industry average. Its core active ingredient, topramezone, precisely targets resistant grass weeds and is suitable for field conditions in soybeans and cotton.

This launch is a key part of Syngenta's strategy to expand its crop protection portfolio. The company plans to introduce at least 20 new technologies over the next 10 years, covering chemical and biological solutions as well as digital agriculture tools, further enhancing its agricultural technology service system.

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