Syngenta Partners With Groundwork BioAg for Biologicals and Soil Carbon Solutions

15 July 2026, Israel: Syngenta has entered into a strategic partnership with Groundwork BioAg to commercialize mycorrhiza-based biological products and soil carbon solutions, combining biological crop performance technologies with carbon credit opportunities for farmers.

Under the agreement, Syngenta will market Groundwork BioAg’s mycorrhizal technology under its own brand, initially targeting corn, soybean, cereals and sunflower production in Latin America and Europe. The companies also plan to expand product distribution into additional markets.

Groundwork BioAg will manufacture the products, manage supply, provide digital tools, and oversee the development of the carbon program. The integrated offering is designed to improve nutrient uptake, strengthen crop resilience to environmental stress, enhance soil health, and enable farmers to generate additional income through carbon credits.

Petra Laux, Chief Sustainability Officer at Syngenta Group, said the collaboration aims to strengthen farm resilience while improving soil quality and increasing long-term carbon storage. She noted that the partnership combines biological innovation with carbon programs that can provide direct economic benefits to growers.

Groundwork BioAg CEO Alon Werber said the partnership validates the company’s mycorrhizal technology and is expected to expand its commercial reach. He added that combining Syngenta’s global market presence with Groundwork’s biological platform could position mycorrhizal fungi as both an agronomic input and a tool for agricultural climate mitigation through integrated carbon programs.

Emilhano Lima, Global Head of Seedcare & Biologicals at Syngenta, said the agreement reflects the growing role of biological products in modern agriculture, providing farmers with nature-based crop management solutions alongside measurable agronomic benefits.

The partnership integrates two complementary technologies. Mycorrhizal fungi form symbiotic relationships with plant roots, improving nutrient and water uptake while supporting soil health. They also contribute to the formation of stable soil organic matter, enabling long-term carbon storage. Soil carbon sequestration captures atmospheric carbon dioxide through plant photosynthesis and stores it in the soil via biological processes.

According to the companies, increasing soil carbon levels can improve soil fertility, enhance water retention, and strengthen resilience to drought and erosion, supporting both agricultural productivity and climate objectives.

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