Syngenta and SAP SE have announced a strategic technology partnership aimed at accelerating AI-assisted agriculture in the agricultural firm's global operations. Feroz Sheikh, Syngenta's Chief Information and Digital Officer, stated that this alliance is transforming business management and opening new work methodologies to consolidate Syngenta as an agricultural company with AI at its core. Philipp Herzig, SAP SE's Chief Technology Officer, highlighted that Syngenta's transformation sets a benchmark for digital innovation in agriculture. This alliance seeks to integrate artificial intelligence into the core of the company to modernize processes from manufacturing and supply chain to producer-oriented services, enabling accelerated innovation through advanced data analysis. The agricultural industry currently faces significant challenges due to climate variability, logistical complexity, and uncertainty in international markets. As detailed in the announcement, this collaboration not only seeks faster innovation but also operational resilience that will have a scalable impact on the entire sector. Feroz Sheikh, Director of Information and Digital for the Syngenta Group, noted that artificial intelligence has become a catalyst for the sector and a competitive advantage for the organization. SAP and Syngenta are driving AI-assisted agriculture through a strategic alliance. The collaboration aims to accelerate innovation and strengthen the supply chain through the use of advanced data analytics and AI tools. The implementation of artificial intelligence tools throughout the organization positions Syngenta to address the demand of a population estimated to reach 10 billion people by 2050. Herzig explained that cloud technologies and artificial intelligence are fundamental to drive sustainable growth and efficiency, helping to prepare operations for the future responsibly. The transformation will be based on SAP Cloud ERP Private solutions, modernizing core operations in the value chain to gain agility and scalability. Furthermore, the technological structure will allow Syngenta to offer improved products and services to farmers worldwide, ensuring they maintain control and privacy of their confidential information while accessing innovative solutions. Through SAP Business Data Cloud, the company will establish a unified and secure database that facilitates real-time decision-making. The integration process will be supported by SAP Business AI and tools such as Joule Copilot. These technologies are designed to enable smarter and faster decisions to optimize operational efficiency.
