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Politics, world news, photos, video, tech reviews, health, science, and entertainment news. twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production --- # Syngenta’s technology is helping farmers worldwide ## Video: 34839EA816F14612956870FE8EA1CBAE [Watch (HLS stream): 34839EA816F14612956870FE8EA1CBAE](https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/JuWljBMh.m3u8) (1:42)  _Published 2026-05-20_ A leading agriculture company is helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of limited resources. Meet members of the R&D team, who are working to develop innovative products for a safer, more sustainable world. To learn how Syngenta is innovating farming to help feed the growing population, we spoke with David Hollinrake, Head of Global Seeds Strategy and Portfolio; Marian Stypa, Head of R&D North America; and Ron Cowman, Head of Digital Ag Solutions North America. This team is bringing technological innovation to one of the world's oldest professions with the goal of empowering farmers to grow stronger, higher yield crops. 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