• Provides opportunities for lifelong learning , enabling the development of temporary employees for potential transition to permanent roles . Syngenta says : “ Initial observations highlight positive results , including a broader talent pool and ongoing refinement of personnel strategies . Looking ahead , there ’ s a strong focus on continuous improvement and alignment with the evolving needs of both Syngenta and its workforce .”
Facing the future We have heard about the business ’ s past and present , so what about the future ?
“ Population is forecast to hit 9.7 billion by 2050 , we have degraded land and unprecedented weather extremes .
We are facing new pests and have diminishing water resources . So these are the big challenges that we have for the future ,” says Gerardo .
Which is why Syngenta Group is pushing the concept of regenerative agriculture : a set of practices that enhance the health of soil .
Gerardo explains : “ The first one is to minimise soil disturbance , and that ’ s reducing the tilling of the soil , which damages the structure , allowing the water , and the components to escape . The second one is having cover crops that can be used to alternate with the cash crops , helping to retain water , and the nutrients of the soil , as well as eliminate the erosion of the soil .” He adds : “ The third is crop diversity – making sure that you don ’ t plant the same crop every time .
“ And then the fourth one is something that Syngenta Group is pushing very hard called precision agriculture – harnessing the power of technology and data to identify where , how much and what product you need .
“ Finally , how do we integrate livestock whenever possible into this to help clean the remaining crop instead of having to till the land and the manure of the livestock can help fertilise the soil .” sustainabilitymag . com 119