Syngenta invests in partnership with Pairtree to benefit Australian farmers

Date:12-15-2023

Syngenta Australia announces a ground-breaking investment in Pairtree Intelligence, an innovative agtech company at the forefront of data-driven solutions for sustainable farming.

This strategic partnership with Pairtree Intelligence signifies Syngenta's commitment to advancing precision agriculture through cutting-edge technologies. Pairtree Intelligence's expertise in harnessing data analytics to optimise crop management aligns seamlessly with Syngenta's mission to drive sustainable and efficient farming practices.

With this investment, Syngenta aims to build on previous work with Pairtree Intelligence and their data-stacking integrations to enhance the productivity and environmental sustainability of agriculture. The investment supports the existing collaborative effort to find new ways to work with farmers and allow them to connect and share disparate data specific to their operation, enabling them to make informed decisions that positively impact crop yields and resource utilisation all while remaining data agnostic.

Brett Hofman, Head of Business Development, Syngenta Australia said, "we are excited to foster growth in the adoption of agtech with our investment in Pairtree Intelligence, a home grown, Australian AgTech startup.″

″By focusing on the farmer and their advisors, our investment in this partnership provides a grassroots approach to turning farm data into insight. With the combination of Syngenta's deep agricultural expertise with Pairtree's innovative data solutions, we are poised to revolutionise how farmers approach precision agriculture," said Brett.

Pairtree Intelligence's founder and fifth-generation farmer, Hamish Munro, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, "It's great to continue to work with Syngenta, an outstanding organisation that is fully committed to supporting farmers in their journey towards operational transformation through the widespread adoption of agtech.″

"This investment from Syngenta underscores the importance of Pairtree Pipes and data-driven solutions in modern agriculture. Together, we will unlock new possibilities for sustainable farming practices, ultimately benefiting both growers and the environment."

Pairtree looks to support the growth of services and solutions that enable control of pests and diseases and how innovative molecules and biologicals can be introduced into the system in an optimal approach.

The collaboration between Syngenta and Pairtree Intelligence marks a pivotal moment in the agtech landscape, showcasing a shared commitment to long-lasting, impactful change within the agricultural sector.