By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media
As artificial intelligence gains traction in agriculture, companies like Syngenta are forging strategic partnerships to equip farmers with precise, data-driven tools for better decision-making. In a move set to reshape how farmers tackle field challenges, Syngenta Crop Protection has deepened its ties with Taranis, a Westfield, Indiana-based frontrunner in AI tools for farming decisions. The duo is turning a promising pilot into a formal partnership, rolling out AI-powered crop management solutions to agricultural retailers in the Midwest targeting their grower customers starting with the 2026 growing season.
This collaboration paves the way for agricultural retailers to harness Taranis’ leaf-level AI Crop Intelligence alongside Syngenta’s leading crop protection solutions. It equips local retailers with advanced AI that detects crop issues early, down to the individual leaf, while integrating with Syngenta’s widely used lineup of protective products. The aim is to simplify daily operations for retailers, deliver growers quick and targeted solutions to protect their harvests, and eliminate much of the uncertainty that comes with manual scouting.
Syngenta President of Crop Protection and regional director of North America Vern Hawkins stated, “AI is agriculture’s next transformative breakthrough. 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.”
Early tests delivered promising results, showcasing the potential of this integrated approach. Taranis Chief Commercial Officer Jason Minton explained, “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. 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.”
These improvements in operational efficiency and crop outcomes are guiding the partnership’s next steps, which focus on expanding the program across the Midwest through targeted ag retail partners in 2026. To support this rollout, the updated AI Crop Intelligence platform will add new features to Taranis’ Ag Assistant, including yield projection algorithms, all underpinned by the company’s leaf-level AI analysis.
Taranis CEO Opher Flohr commented, “Both companies share the vision of an AI-enabled agronomist of the future. By combining Syngenta’s deep agronomic expertise and industry-leading crop protection portfolio with Taranis’ advanced AI capabilities, we’re empowering retailers and growers with timely, actionable insights to help them develop optimal crop management solutions more efficiently than ever before.”
In addition to daily crop care, the partnership is also eyeing ways to weave in conservation agronomy efforts that pay off for all stakeholders. Building on Taranis’s 2025 groundwork, the companies are linking Syngenta’s broad networks and eco-focused strategies with Taranis’s data smarts to make conservation easier and more rewarding for retailers and growers alike.
For Syngenta Crop Protection, this partnership highlights a commitment to innovations that feed a growing world while safeguarding the land. Founded in 2015, Taranis’ platforms guide advisors and farmers with precise, profit-boosting recommendations. From its bases in Westfield, Indiana, and Tel Aviv, Israel, the company serves millions of acres for retailers and crop protection companies across the U.S., Brazil and Europe.
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