Note: the content of this news release only applies to Canada

Syngenta Crop Protection introduced its new Touchdown^® Assurance Plan as a total package that stands behind those Western Canadian growers who choose to spray Touchdown^® iQ™ glyphosate over their Roundup Ready^® canola acres.

“We want growers to be assured that Syngenta stands behind Touchdown iQ with this comprehensive warranty. The assurance plan offers support that helps growers protect their seed technology investment and reduce their risk,” says David Hoar, crop manager with Syngenta Crop Protection in Calgary. “We believe this allows growers to make the best decisions for their farm.”

The highlights of the 2005 Touchdown Assurance Plan are:

The 2005 Touchdown iQ Performance Pledge™ – guarantees performance, crop safety and in the unfortunate event of crop failure due to hail, drought or adverse weather conditions*, covers a grower’s TUA ($15/acre) investment on those Roundup Ready canola acres treated with   Touchdown iQ.

The local product service and support of over 50 field and technical staff across the Prairies – unmatched by any other glyphosate manufacturer.

The full backing of Syngenta’s Customer Resource Centre – open year-round with extended hours during the growing season.

* The complete Terms and Conditions for the 2005 Touchdown Assurance Plan and 2005 Performance Pledge are available from Syngenta.

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in 2004 were approximately $7.3 billion. Syngenta employs some 19,000 people in over 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT).

® TOUCHDOWN and the Syngenta logo are registered trademarks of a Syngenta group company.
^TM TOUCHDOWN IQ TECHNOLOGY & DESIGN and PERFORMANCE PLEDGE are trademarks of a Syngenta group company.
® Roundup Ready is a registered trademark of Monsanto Technology LLC Monsanto Canada Inc., licensee.