Syngenta Expands Research Base

A new corn and soybean operation in Hawaii will increase seed capabilities and jobs.

Syngenta has purchased approximately 848 acres of agricultural-zoned land in Kunia, Oahu, Hawaii from the James Campbell Co., LLC, to expand the company’s corn and soybean research and parent seed operations. An estimated two-thirds of the acres purchased are suitable for farming, leaving a significant amount available for open space and preservation of native Hawaiian plant species.

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Syngenta purchased the additional acreage in Kunia as part of its ongoing program to breed better seeds. The Syngenta Hawaii facilities play a critical role in harnessing the power of plants to meet global challenges for food, feed, and fuel. Syngenta has a long history in Hawaii, beginning more than 40 years ago, and this latest land purchase brings the company’s total Hawaiian research and parent seed operations to more than 4,800 acres.

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Along with the land acquisition, Syngenta will be expanding its employee base in Hawaii to support its growth. Syngenta employs a large workforce in Hawaii with major operations on Kauai and Oahu. A significant number of full-time positions will be added to the Syngenta payroll across Hawaii by the end of the year, which will be supplemented with third-party contractors throughout the year.

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