The numbers are in and, by every measure, 2005 is going down as the best year in the history of Golden Harvest Seeds, Inc., according to joint operating heads Jim Sommer and Rob Robinson.

Based on the latest facts and figures, Golden Harvest® has set records in just about every category, including:
- Best corn unit volume (up 13%)
- Best soybean unit volume (up 20%)
- Corn/soybean net sales revenue average (up 22%)

"It takes a combination of dedicated people, outstanding products and great customers to achieve such terrific results," Robinson said. "In light of the changes we've made during the past year, it sure feels good to get this kind of measurable feedback from our customers."

With overall net sales up for Golden Harvest, the company is not only growing with its long-term loyal customers, but it is adding new customers, as well, Sommer explained.

"2005 has been an exciting year and the results are looking good from so many different directions," Sommer said. "We've hosted a record number of field day events this year that have been well attended by growers throughout the nation. We've added more than 200 new sales representatives since the Syngenta merger. And our Agronomy Up Front® Research efforts have doubled in size, with an even sharper focus on ways to improve profits for growers."

"The future is looking strong with the addition of AgrisureTM and HerculexTM I Insect Protection traits to our corn product line-up. For 2006, we have 13 new conventional corn hybrids, 53 new hybrids with advanced technology, as well as a solid line-up of soybean varieties, both conventional and Roundup Ready® technology," Robinson said.

Golden Harvest Seeds, Inc., a Syngenta affiliated company, is one of the nation's fastest-growing agricultural seed brands focusing on hybrid corn, soybeans, hybrid sorghum and alfalfa. Genetics FirstSM, Agronomy Up Front® and Service AlwaysSM have helped to increase the profitability of its customers in the United States since 1973.

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). Further information is available at www.syngenta.com

© 2005 Golden Harvest Seeds, Inc. Golden Harvest and Agronomy Up Front are trademarks, and Genetics First and Service Always are service marks of Golden Harvest Seeds, Inc. Agrisure is a trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Herculex is a trademark of Dow AgroSciences LLC. Roundup Ready is a trademark of Monsanto Technology LLC.