FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


For the month of November 2009

Commission File Number: 001-15152


SYNGENTA AG
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Schwarzwaldallee 215
4058 Basel
Switzerland
(Address of principal executive offices)


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Re:                      SYNGENTA AG
Press Release: Syngenta receives approval for new corn technologies in Brazil”

Herewith we furnish a press release related to Syngenta AG. The full text of the press release is the following:
 
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Syngenta International AG
 
Media Office
CH-4002 Basel
Switzerland
Tel:          +41 61 323 23 23
Fax:         +41 61 323 24 24
 
www.syngenta.com
Media contacts:
 
Médard Schoenmaeckers
Switzerland   +41 61 323 2323
 
Analyst/Investor contacts:
 
Jennifer Gough
Switzerland   +41 61 323 5059
USA               +1 202 737 6521
 
John Hudson
Switzerland   +41 61 323 6793
USA               +1 202 737 6520
 
 

Basel, Switzerland, November 13, 2009

Syngenta receives approval for new corn technologies in Brazil

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MIR162 corn and Bt11xGA21 stacked corn receive approvals
 
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Brazilian growers to gain increased competitiveness and productivity
 
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Further strengthens Syngenta portfolio in Brazilian market

 
Syngenta announced today that its genetically modified corn traits MIR162 and Bt11xGA21 are now fully approved for cultivation in Brazil. This follows the approval by the National Biosafety Committee and the thirty day clearance period. The approval of these advanced technologies will offer Brazilian growers increased productivity, higher grain quality and reduced production costs.

“These approvals reinforce Syngenta’s leading position in technology and innovation, strengthen our portfolio of solutions and will enable Brazilian growers to increase their efficiency and global competitiveness, said Davor Pisk, Chief Operating Officer Seeds.

The efficacy and broad spectrum of MIR162 make it the most advanced technology available today to control the fall army worm, the main insect threat to corn in Brazil. The stacked corn trait Bt11xGA21 offers higher value and convenience for growers through combined insect resistance and herbicide tolerance.

Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 24,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life.  Through world-class science, global reach and commitment to our customers we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life.  For more information about us please go to www.syngenta.com or www.growmorefromless.com.
 
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SIGNATURES

 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 

 
   
SYNGENTA AG
 
 
Date:
November 13, 2009
 
By:
/s/ Christoph Mäder
 
       
Name:
Christoph Mäder
 
        Title:  Head Legal & Taxes