Syngenta Group has launched a global platform designed to help tackle agriculture’s most complex challenges, increase innovation and advance more sustainable agriculture. ‘Shoots by Syngenta’ will bring together academics, research institutes, start-ups, and cross-industry sectors to collaborate with Syngenta’s global network of 5,000+ scientists. The new platform will also include a start-up accelerator, providing a supportive ecosystem for early-stage companies developing new agricultural technologies. Cohorts of start-ups will enter a program connecting them with mentors, resources, and funding to accelerate their growth and impact. Additionally, the accelerator will provide early-stage companies the opportunity to pilot their technology at Syngenta’s Farm…