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 December 2012

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
Disclosure:
“Agrisure Artesian™: strong performance in drought conditions”

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 2323
Fax:             +41 61 323 2424
 
www.syngenta.com
Media contacts:
 
Paul Barrett
Switzerland    +41 61 323 2323
 
 
Paul Minehart
USA                +1 202 737 8913
Analyst/Investor contacts:
 
Jennifer Gough
Switzerland   +41 61 323 5059
USA               +1 202 737 6521
 
Lars Oestergaard
Switzerland    +41 61 323 6793
USA                +1 202 737 6520
 
 
 
Basel, Switzerland, December 4, 2012


Agrisure Artesian™: strong performance in drought conditions

 
·
Native trait enabling water optimization in corn
·
Significant yield gain in severe and extreme drought
·
Top yield potential in normal conditions

Syngenta announced today that results from expanded US field trials in 2012 have confirmed that corn hybrids with the Agrisure Artesian™ native trait outperform comparable hybrids. An average yield advantage of around 17 percent was observed across severe and extreme drought conditions.

In areas of severe drought stress, Agrisure Artesian hybrids increased yields by 12 percent. The yield gain in extreme drought conditions reached 48 percent.

Under moderate drought and in good conditions, Agrisure Artesian technology matched or exceeded the yield of comparable hybrids. This means that growers can manage the risk of drought while being assured of top yield potential in normal years.

Davor Pisk, Chief Operating Officer, said: “This summer’s drought in the USA has highlighted the importance of technology in enabling growers to deal with challenging and volatile conditions. These trials confirm that Agrisure Artesian not only delivers superior yield under drought stress, but also maximizes yield in normal conditions. It is one example of the tools we are deploying to help growers make more efficient use of natural resources.”

Agrisure Artesian is a native trait developed using proprietary technology and containing multiple genes that have been identified and selected from the corn genome itself. The genes work in complex ways to help plants use water more efficiently at every growth stage to provide season-long defense against drought.


 
Syngenta – December 4, 2012 / Page 1 of 2
 
 
Yield of Agrisure Artesian™ hybrids vs. plot average by yield environment
 
 
Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 26,000 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.


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Syngenta – December 4, 2012 / Page 2 of 2
 
 
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:
December 4, 2012
  
By:
 /s/ Dr. Tobias Meili  
       
Name:
Dr. Tobias Meili
  
       
Title:
Head Corporate Legal Affairs
  
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
     
By:
  /s/ Brigitte Benz  
       
Name:
Brigitte Benz
  
       
Title:
Head Shareholder Services & Group Administration