FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of March 2012
Commission File Number: 001-15152
SYNGENTA AG
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Schwarzwaldallee 215
4058 Basel
Switzerland
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Re: SYNGENTA AG
Disclosure: “Syngenta receives approval for quadruple stack corn in Argentina”
Herewith we furnish a press release related to Syngenta AG. The full text of the press release is the following:
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Syngenta International AG
Media Office
CH-4002 Basel
Switzerland
Tel:+41 61 323 23 23
Fax:+41 61 323 24 24
www.syngenta.com
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Médard Schoenmaeckers
Switzerland +41 61 323 2323
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Jennifer Gough
Switzerland +41 61 323 5059
USA+1 202 737 6521
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Basel, Switzerland, March 22, 2012
Syngenta receives approval for quadruple stack corn in Argentina
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Official approval for Syngenta’s MIR604 corn rootworm trait and for its Bt11 x MIR162 x GA21x MIR 604 stacked corn
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Superior control of above and below-the-ground insects
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Fully integrated corn offer to spur further growth
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Syngenta announced today that the Secretary of Agriculture in Argentina has approved its MIR604 trait and quadruple corn stack Bt11 x MIR162 x GA21x MIR604 (Agrisure Viptera® 4) for cultivation.
“Agrisure Viptera® 4 corn seed sets new standards in insect control by combining Syngenta’s corn rootworm trait with the outstanding performance of Agrisure Viptera® against lepidopteran pests,” said John Atkin, Syngenta Chief Operating Officer. “This approval shows that we are at the forefront in the introduction of innovative technologies to corn growers in Argentina. These technologies will play an important role in our development of an integrated offer including market-leading seed care and crop protection.”
Syngenta’s triple stack corn seed with herbicide tolerance and above-ground insect control was approved in November 2011. The addition of the MIR604 trait will represent an important tool for growers as the incidence of corn rootworm in Argentina increases.
Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 26,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class science, global reach and commitment to our customers we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. For more information about us please go to www.syngenta.com.
Syngenta - March 22, 2012 / Page 1 of 2
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Syngenta - March 22, 2012 / Page 2 of 2
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SYNGENTA AG
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Date:
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March 22, 2012
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By:
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/s/ Sandra Bürli-Borner
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Name:
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Sandra Bürli-Borner
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Corporate Counsel
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By:
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/s/ Brigitte Benz
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Name:
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Brigitte Benz
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Head Shareholder Services
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