About Syngenta Morocco
Alongside Moroccan agriculture for generations
Who are we?
Bringing plant potential to life.
Syngenta is one of the world’s leading agribusiness companies, with the ambition of contributing to global food security while protecting the environment.
Syngenta is one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, present in more than 90 countries and offering solutions tailored to the needs of farmers worldwide. Syngenta is committed to providing seed and crop protection solutions for competitive, responsible agriculture that also generates income. Syngenta’s success rests on four essential pillars: innovation, proximity, a broad range of offers and support for farmers.
Syngenta Morocco
Our history in Morocco
Half a century of experience and professionalism
Founding of the company ‘PRODUITS GEIGY (Maroc)’ S.A.
Founding of SOMADIC in Morocco (by GEIGY France) to market crop protection products and household insecticides.
Introduction of the various products on the Moroccan market through direct and indirect sales as well as through agents.
SOMADIC becomes CIBA-GEIGY (Maroc) S.A., with a share capital of MAD 0.8 million, also taking in the dyes and Agro CIBA businesses.
Incorporation of the APP and medical information divisions.
Moroccanisation of CIBA-GEIGY (Maroc) and change of company name to ‘SOMACHIM’ (Moroccan-Swiss company for the chemical industry).
PRODUITS GEIGY (MAROC) renamed SOPINCO (industrial and commercial holding company) with a share capital of MAD 2 million.
SOMACHIM S.A.’s share capital increased to MAD 3 million.
A formulation workshop for the Agro division set up in rented premises, an investment of MAD 2.3 million.
Creation of Novartis S.A. following the merger of CIBA-GEIGY and SANDOZ, and divestment of the dyes, polymers and additives businesses.
The finance department split into two separate entities, one for Novartis Pharma and one for Novartis Agro.
Closure of the agro production plant.
Separation of the Pharma and Agro businesses.
Sale of the Animal Health business to SEVA.
Novartis Agro moves from Boulevard Chefchaouni to the Oukacha business park.
Creation of Syngenta, a world leader in agribusiness, following the merger of the agro divisions of Novartis and AstraZeneca.
Change of company name: Novartis Maroc SA becomes Syngenta Maroc S.A.
Syngenta in Morocco
Our presence and commitments in Morocco
From variety research to support in the field, discover how Syngenta works alongside Moroccan farmers.
Our presence in Morocco
Discover Syngenta’s presence in Morocco, its activities and its commitment alongside Moroccan agriculture stakeholders.
Our local teams
Our teams support farmers in the field, with advice tailored to their crops and challenges.
Our commitment to sustainable agriculture
We develop solutions and initiatives that contribute to more productive, responsible agriculture that respects natural resources.
In pictures
Discover our expertise in pictures
Advice, demonstrations and testimonials, close to Moroccan crops.
