London, England: Syngenta has further added to its Turf & Landscape team in the United Kingdom with the appointment of Sarah Hughes as a dedicated Business Manager to strengthen support for its broadening product range.

Joining from the company’s Seeds division, Hughes is an experienced agronomist with a background in plant science and genetics.

She has a wealth of knowledge in bringing products from the Syngenta R&D pipeline into the commercial market for customers.

Hughes said: “It is an incredibly exciting time in the turf and landscape business, with the introduction of new chemistry to add to the existing Syngenta portfolio, alongside pioneering biological and bio-pesticide innovations.

“Working with Syngenta’s R&D scientists, technical support and commercial partners, there’s now the opportunity to develop more effective and consistent integrated turf management solutions to benefit our customers and achieve better results.”

Allied to further developing initiatives including Syngenta’s Operation Pollinator, new digital decision support resources and enhancing accurate application technology, Hughes reinforced the company’s commitment to delivering sustainable solutions.

A Nuffield Scholar in innovative plant growing technology, Hughes will work with Daniel Lightfoot, who is now responsible for Syngenta’s Professional Solutions business across Western Europe and Italy.

She will also be supported in the United Kingdom by specialist Technical Managers Sean Loakes and Glenn Kirby.

Syngenta is an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.