""I've been with Syngenta for 28 years," Ramachandran says, noting that early travels across Canada shaped his passion for seed care. "What really stood out to me is seeing firsthand the passion, the resilience and the impact the growers made." Those experiences, combined with Canada's short growing season, continue to guide his work. "Everything that we have done... is around addressing those challenges, and how do we create solutions that are fit for purpose, for Canadian growers?""
""Growers are now entering the field very early... they have to plant the seeds in a cold and wet soil," says Ramachandran. That means seed treatments must withstand extreme conditions while maintaining even coverage and performance. Advanced polymers and patented technologies help ensure products stay on the seed through transport, handling, and planting - critical for both protection and return on investment."
"Looking ahead, 2026 brings two new active ingredients to the Canadian market. TYMIRIUM technology, launched in Victrato Complete seed treatment for soybeans, targets fungal pathogens and soybean cyst nematodes. Meanwhile, Equento Cereals seed treatment, powered by PLINAZOLIN technology, delivers a dual-action solution for wireworms in Western Canadian cereals."
Seed treatments and seed care innovations enable reliable crop establishment under tight planting windows and unpredictable spring conditions in Canada. Syngenta's Canadian Seedcare Institute simulates Prairie conditions, including cold soils and below-freezing air temperatures at seeding. Seed treatments are formulated with advanced polymers and patented technologies to maintain coverage and adherence through transport, handling, and planting. Durable seed treatments improve protection against fungal pathogens, nematodes, and insect pests while supporting grower return on investment. Two new active ingredients expected in 2026 include TYMIRIUM for soybeans (targeting fungal pathogens and soybean cyst nematodes) and PLINAZOLIN-powered Equento Cereals for wireworm control.
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