Syngenta announced this week the opening of its CROPWISE
AI-powered platform for farmers to third-party developers worldwide.
The launch of the Cropwise Open Platform is designed to accelerate the digital transformation of agriculture by enabling innovators to integrate advanced agronomic models into new tools and applications — helping farmers benefit from smarter, connected agricultural technologies.
New research from IPSOS, conducted in partnership with Syngenta, reveals a growing technology access gap between large and small farms, and that many older farmers view AI as complex or inaccessible — often unaware that they are already using it through tools like drones or imagery systems.
“The agriculture sector stands at a tipping point. Climate pressures, global market volatility, and the urgent need to promote sustainable farming practices mean that technology adoption can no longer be optional,” said Feroz Sheikh, Syngenta’s Chief Information and Digital Officer. “AI can be the great equalizer in agriculture — but only if it’s accessible, affordable, and trusted.”
In just five years Cropwise has transformed digital farm management and now supports over 70 million hectares of farmland across more than 30 countries, including the U.S. At the 2025 Farm Progress Show, Syngenta North American Digital R&D Manager Kirt Durand said Cropwise is already making a difference for farmers.
“This is an integrative farm management technology platform that offers tools and services that enable you and your advisors to optimize your operation. You’re going to boost efficiency across the operation. It’s going to help you track field observations and react to economic challenges, but really it’s more than that,” he said. “Cropwise is designed to allow you to make timely management decisions across your operation.”
Durand said further enhancements to Cropwise will just make it even better.
