Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just answering questions about celebrity gossip or helping people write quirky social media posts anymore—it’s out in the fields, transforming agriculture. AI is giving farmers and ag retailers the power to see what’s happening at the leaf level, predict problems before they spread, and make smarter decisions about crop protection and conservation. The latest partnership between Syngenta Crop Protection and Taranis shows just how far this technology has come— and why it’s a game-changer for modern farming. Never heard of the Taranis company before? Taranis is the world’s leading AI-powered crop intelligence platform, serving millions of acres across the United States and Europe. Its proprietary leaf-level imaging and analysis provide agronomic recommendations that accelerate decision-making, simplify management, and enhance profitability. Syngenta and Taranis are joining forces to scale AI-powered crop management solutions across the Midwest, equipping agricultural retailers with tools that promise greater efficiency, improved yields, and new conservation opportunities. “AI is agriculture’s next transformative breakthrough,” said Vern Hawkins, President of Syngenta Crop Protection and regional director of North America. “The results from our 2025 collaboration with Taranis were clear—retailers saw how AI Crop Intelligence, along with our leading crop protection portfolio, created value for both their businesses and growers. This partnership allows us to scale that proven model across the Midwest.” Combining Taranis’ leaf-level AI Crop Intelligence with Syngenta’s extensive crop protection portfolio and agronomic expertise, it allows retailers to monitor fields more effectively, detect issues earlier, and deploy solutions faster. And, by leveraging AI-driven insights, retailers can prioritize high-risk fields, reduce manual scouting time, and streamline operations—ultimately helping growers maximize yield potential. “Throughout 2025, participating retailers reported using Taranis’ AI early detection capabilities combined with Syngenta’s leading crop protection solutions to address field issues sooner, helping maximize yield,” explained Jason Minton, Chief Commercial Officer of Taranis. “Many retailers shared how AI insights enabled them to streamline field operations—focusing on the highest priority fields and reducing manual scouting time—resulting in significant efficiency improvements.” 20 SYNGENTA AND TARANIS FORGE AI PARTNERSHIP The new collaboration between Syngenta Crop Protection and Taranis aims to deliver AI-powered insights and conservation solutions to ag retailers across the Midwest. ANDREW JOSEPH FARMS.COM TARANIS GROWER TESTIMONIALS PHOTOS: taranis.com, SMK – stock.adobe.com
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