The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) and Agri Business Major, Syngenta, joined hands to sign an MoU to facilitate collaborative research in the field of agriculture. Joint research programmes will be undertaken by TNAU and Syngenta to develop and adopt effective management strategies for pests, diseases, nematodes and weeds for major agricultural and horticultural crops in TN, under the MoU.
The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) and Agri Business Major, Syngenta, joined hands to sign an MoU to facilitate collaborative research in the field of agriculture. Joint research programmes will be undertaken by TNAU and Syngenta to develop and adopt effective management strategies for pests, diseases, nematodes and weeds for major agricultural and horticultural crops in TN, under the MoU.
Director (CPPS), Dr. K. Prabakar, welcomed the dignitaries of Syngenta and detailed on the research programmes envisaged under the MoU. Dr. N. Pazhanisamy, Insecticide Lead, APAC, Syngenta highlighted their recent perspectives on basic research, time and investment involved on discovery and developmental process of newer chemistry molecules and commercial venture on biologicals including pheromones, biocontrol agents, bio-stimulants and micro-organisms.
Vice-Chancellor of TNAU, Dr. N. Kumar, appreciated the initiatives and commitment of Syngenta on R&D. Stating that this will bring out newer innovations for the benefit of the global farming community, he further indicated that the MoU collaboration will benefit TNAU and Syngenta. Mitigating newer and emerging invasive pest issues, locusts, etc can be addressed. He emphasized the need of such public private partnership on extension outreach programmes and stewardship.
Dr. Andre Oliveira, Head of Crop Protection Development APAC Syngenta, Singapore said, "Syngenta would be delighted to further their research work considering the expertise and pragmatic approach of the TNAU, on sustainable crop solutions through innovative labour saving formulation technologies and good agricultural practices, to deliver value for the Indian farmers. These initiatives will be a win-win for all, leading to better resource use and higher farmers' household incomes."
Signing the MoU on behalf of Syngenta, Dr Sunil Kurchania, Head of Crop Protection Development, India, emphasized, "Extending innovations across the entire agricultural sectors and food value chain will help meet the challenges of increasing farm productivity. This would help the partnership approach with State Agricultural Universities across the country."
Dr. Pawandeep Singh, Head, Seedcare Syngenta said that the data generation opportunities for basic and applied research would be on baseline toxicity, bioassay, field evaluation, residues on farm gate crop produces, resistance risk assessment, and host plant resistance under TNAU norms.
The MoU was signed by Dr. A.S. Krishnamoorthy, the Registrar, TNAU and Dr Sunil Kurchania, Syngenta in the presence of the Vice Chancellor, Director (CPPS), Director (Crop Management), Dean (Agriculture), Dean (Post Graduate Studies), Dean (Student Welfare), Heads of Department of Agricultural Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology.
The programme was organized by Dr. N. Sathiah, Professor and Head and Dr. N. Muthukrishnan, Principal Investigators.
Director (CPPS), Dr. K. Prabakar, welcomed the dignitaries of Syngenta and detailed on the research programmes envisaged under the MoU. Dr. N. Pazhanisamy, Insecticide Lead, APAC, Syngenta highlighted their recent perspectives on basic research, time and investment involved on discovery and developmental process of newer chemistry molecules and commercial venture on biologicals including pheromones, biocontrol agents, bio-stimulants and micro-organisms.
Vice-Chancellor of TNAU, Dr. N. Kumar, appreciated the initiatives and commitment of Syngenta on R&D. Stating that this will bring out newer innovations for the benefit of the global farming community, he further indicated that the MoU collaboration will benefit TNAU and Syngenta. Mitigating newer and emerging invasive pest issues, locusts, etc can be addressed. He emphasized the need of such public private partnership on extension outreach programmes and stewardship.
Dr. Andre Oliveira, Head of Crop Protection Development APAC Syngenta, Singapore said, "Syngenta would be delighted to further their research work considering the expertise and pragmatic approach of the TNAU, on sustainable crop solutions through innovative labour saving formulation technologies and good agricultural practices, to deliver value for the Indian farmers. These initiatives will be a win-win for all, leading to better resource use and higher farmers' household incomes."
Signing the MoU on behalf of Syngenta, Dr Sunil Kurchania, Head of Crop Protection Development, India, emphasized, "Extending innovations across the entire agricultural sectors and food value chain will help meet the challenges of increasing farm productivity. This would help the partnership approach with State Agricultural Universities across the country."
Dr. Pawandeep Singh, Head, Seedcare Syngenta said that the data generation opportunities for basic and applied research would be on baseline toxicity, bioassay, field evaluation, residues on farm gate crop produces, resistance risk assessment, and host plant resistance under TNAU norms.
The MoU was signed by Dr. A.S. Krishnamoorthy, the Registrar, TNAU and Dr Sunil Kurchania, Syngenta in the presence of the Vice Chancellor, Director (CPPS), Director (Crop Management), Dean (Agriculture), Dean (Post Graduate Studies), Dean (Student Welfare), Heads of Department of Agricultural Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology.
The programme was organized by Dr. N. Sathiah, Professor and Head and Dr. N. Muthukrishnan, Principal Investigators.