Syngenta bets on carbon income for farmers with Groundwork BioAg partnership

Syngenta has partnered with Groundwork BioAg to launch a programme that combines mycorrhizal biologicals with soil carbon initiatives, allowing farmers to earn income from carbon credits while improving crop yields and soil health. The model targets corn, soybean, cereal, and sunflower growers in Europe and Latin America—especially those using low- or no-till systems—with farmers receiving two-thirds of the carbon credit revenue generated. The initiative leverages Groundwork BioAg’s mycorrhizal technology to enhance nutrient uptake, bolster resilience, and sequester significant amounts of soil carbon, with credits certified under Verra’s VM0042 methodology. The programme will be offered under a new Syngenta brand, reflecting a shift toward integrating biologicals as both agronomic and climate solutions.