Strong Dollar, Long U.S. Winter Hit Syngenta Sales

Dutch firm says product fights aphids, whitefly, psyllids, scale insects, gall mite and spider mite.

Europe’s fastest-growing input market is hampered by small farm sizes, lack of mechanization and poor agronomic integration.

EFSA says to further explore epidemiological studies.

Company to launch six new molecules in next three to five years.

Changes will result in more efficient manufacturing base in Europe, lower unit cost of its key herbicide and reduced supply chain complexity.

Product is registered for the control of blight in tomato and potato, downy mildew in lettuce, and gray mold in grapes.

Exclusive interview with Jean-Charles Bocquet, director general of the European Crop Protection Association, on regulatory progress in the European Union.

Crop protection sales expected to be stable, but wholesale change is almost certain.

Company sees positive outlook for 2015.