Su Fu, president of Syngenta Group China, said China's diverse agricultural conditions, extensive research talent and ability to commercialize new technologies are helping the company develop solutions to challenges facing farmers worldwide, including rising food demand, extreme weather and growing pressure on natural resources.

　　The group's growing global reach is also reflected in its rice business, with varieties developed by its Chinese subsidiaries sold in more than 30 countries. Its agricultural value chain business is also expanding international trade in products ranging from soybeans to coffee, with agreements worth more than $800 million signed with Chinese and overseas grain trading companies during this year's expo.

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