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The Syngenta Connections program, the first of its kind in Asia-Pacific, seeks to engage and inspire the next generation of agricultural leaders.

Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) is a viral disease vectored by cereal aphids. BYDV can cause significant yield losses in wheat, oats and barley, especially in autumn sown crops. Symptoms of BYDV may not become evident until 3 weeks after infection and include stunting, yellowing or reddening of leaves.

The new 3D Defy nozzle from Syngenta is an advanced new spray nozzle designed to reduce spray drift by up to 75 percent, while improving the coverage of pre-emergence and early post-emergence herbicides in cereals.

From Carnarvon in Western Australia to Griffith in New South Wales and across the Tasman to Katikati in New Zealand, 57 leading agribusiness professionals have been named nominees for the 2016 Syngenta Growth Awards.

The new MODDUS^® Evo formulation offers growers environmental and agronomic benefits.

Syngenta is proud to announce the launch of the 2016 Growth Awards. The awards recognise leading innovators across Australian and New Zealand agribusiness. Nominations are now open and regional finalists are expected to be announced in July.

Winning the Growth Awards is not only a noteworthy accolade, but it also secures individuals a place on a once-in-a-lifetime study tour. Last year’s Growth Awards national winners have recently returned from their study tour across Europe.