先正达布局数字农业:用AI 与量子计算赋能作物管理与研发创新

先正达在世界农业科技创新峰会上披露其数字农业布局，持续升级作物管理平台 Cropwise，目前已覆盖全球 8000 万公顷耕地，并向第三方开放接口拓展应用。同时，企业携手量子科技机构探索前沿技术，借助量子计算助力结构化学研究与产品研发，通过多元技术组合攻克农业研发难题。

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From AI to quantum computing: Syngenta discusses digital ag strategy at World Agri-Tech

From: AgTechNavigator

Syngenta continues to deliver on its digital strategy by boosting adoption of its crop management tool Cropwise by adding new capabilities and investing in bleeding-edge technologies like quantum computing to solve research and development problems, Feroz Sheikh, CIO and CDO at Syngenta, shared with AgTechNavigator during an interview at the 2026 World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in San Francisco.

Over the years, the ag supplier expanded Cropwise's capabilities, launching a GenAI system to improve agronomic advice at the 2024World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in London. More recently, Syngenta opened the Cropwise platform to third-party developers, enabling them to integrate Cropwise into new tools and applications using its APIs.

Since the start, Syngenta worked with farmers to ensure that Cropwise was an easy fit into their existing workflows and that growers trusted the platform and the agronomic advice it provides, Sheikh said."Cropwise has grown to 80 million hectares globally," Sheikh said.

"Farmers have to trust the technology. If they don't trust, they won't use it. ... The trust comes from being transparent, being clear about what data has gone into training these AI models, what data is used to give them the response or answers, and how [they can] benefit from it," he elaborated.

Syngenta explores tech's bleeding-edge

Syngenta is not only using technology to help farmers better plan and manage their crops, but the ag supplier is also solving research and development (R&D) problems with bleeding-edge technologies, such as quantum computing.

In March, Syngenta announced a partnership with QuantumBasel to develop next-generation crop protection products with quantum computing, as AgTechNavigator reported.

Quantum computing shows promise in understanding structural chemistry, even if the technology is still nascent, Sheikh explained. Syngenta plans to use quantum computing alongside other technologies to solve R&D challenges, utilizing the best tool for the task, he added.

"If we take any problem, whether it's some of the research problems we are taking - like predicting chemical structures or image recognition problems - you can break down the problem into different parts. Some parts are still suitable [to solve with] traditional AI and neural network architectures. And some parts are more about predicting many different outcomes and then finding out what works best," Sheikh elaborated.

中英双语文章：

从人工智能到量子计算：先正达在世界农业科技大会畅谈数字农业战略

From AI to quantum computing: Syngenta discusses digital ag strategy at World Agri-Tech

来源：AgTechNavigator

先正达首席信息官兼首席数字官费罗兹・谢赫在旧金山 2026 年世界农业科技创新峰会期间接受《农业科技导航》采访时表示，公司正持续推进数字化战略，一方面升级作物管理工具 Cropwise 并新增功能，另一方面投资量子计算等前沿技术以攻克研发难题。

Syngenta continues to deliver on its digital strategy by boosting adoption of its crop management tool Cropwise by adding new capabilities and investing in bleeding-edge technologies like quantum computing to solve research and development problems, Feroz Sheikh, CIO and CDO at Syngenta, shared with AgTechNavigator during an interview at the 2026 World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in San Francisco.

多年来，这家农业企业不断拓展 Cropwise 功能，2024 年伦敦世界农业科技创新峰会便推出了生成式人工智能系统，以优化农艺决策建议。近期，先正达还向第三方开发者开放 Cropwise 平台，支持其通过应用程序编程接口将该平台整合进全新工具与应用中。

Over the years, the ag supplier expanded Cropwise's capabilities, launching a GenAI system to improve agronomic advice at the 2024World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in London. More recently, Syngenta opened the Cropwise platform to third-party developers, enabling them to integrate Cropwise into new tools and applications using its APIs.

谢赫表示，自项目启动以来，先正达便与农户紧密协作，确保 Cropwise 能够轻松融入现有作业流程，并获得种植者对平台及其农艺建议的信任。他提到：“目前 Cropwise 已覆盖全球 8000 万公顷耕地。”

Since the start, Syngenta worked with farmers to ensure that Cropwise was an easy fit into their existing workflows and that growers trusted the platform and the agronomic advice it provides, Sheikh said."Cropwise has grown to 80 million hectares globally," Sheikh said.

“农户必须信任这项技术，否则不会使用。信任源于透明度，要明确告知训练这些人工智能模型使用了哪些数据、依据哪些数据给出建议，以及他们能从中获得什么收益。”他进一步解释道。

"Farmers have to trust the technology. If they don't trust, they won't use it. ... The trust comes from being transparent, being clear about what data has gone into training these AI models, what data is used to give them the response or answers, and how [they can] benefit from it," he elaborated.

先正达探索前沿科技领域

Syngenta explores tech's bleeding-edge

先正达不仅运用技术帮助农户更好地规划和管理作物，还借助量子计算等前沿技术解决研发难题。

Syngenta is not only using technology to help farmers better plan and manage their crops, but the ag supplier is also solving research and development (R&D) problems with bleeding-edge technologies, such as quantum computing.

据《农业科技导航》报道，今年 3 月，先正达宣布与巴塞尔量子科技公司达成合作，利用量子计算开发新一代作物保护产品。

In March, Syngenta announced a partnership with QuantumBasel to develop next-generation crop protection products with quantum computing, as AgTechNavigator reported.

谢赫介绍，尽管量子计算技术仍处于起步阶段，但在解析结构化学方面已展现出巨大潜力。先正达计划将量子计算与其他技术结合，针对不同研发难题选用最优技术方案。

Quantum computing shows promise in understanding structural chemistry, even if the technology is still nascent, Sheikh explained. Syngenta plans to use quantum computing alongside other technologies to solve R&D challenges, utilizing the best tool for the task, he added.

他进一步解释：“面对各类问题，无论是预测化学结构、图像识别等研发课题，我们都可以将其拆解。部分环节仍适合用传统人工智能与神经网络架构解决，另一些涉及多结果预测并筛选最优方案的环节，则可借助新技术突破。”

"If we take any problem, whether it's some of the research problems we are taking - like predicting chemical structures or image recognition problems - you can break down the problem into different parts. Some parts are still suitable [to solve with] traditional AI and neural network architectures. And some parts are more about predicting many different outcomes and then finding out what works best," Sheikh elaborated.

- 词汇盘点 -

deliver on、bleeding-edge、quantum computing、agronomic、workflow、transparent、elaborate、nascent、architecture

※ deliver on ※

Deliver on  英/dɪˈlɪvər ɒn/ 美/dɪˈlɪvər ɑːn/

phr.履行（承诺）；兑现（诺言）

【例句】

The company must deliver on its promise to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.

该公司必须兑现其到2030年将碳排放量减少50%的承诺。

The new government failed to deliver on its campaign pledges regarding healthcare reform.

新政府未能兑现其在医疗改革方面的竞选承诺。

We expect the supplier to deliver on time and within budget.

我们期望供应商按时并在预算范围内交货履行。

※ bleeding-edge ※

Bleeding-edge  英/ˈbliːdɪŋ edʒ/ 美/ˈbliːdɪŋ edʒ/

adj.最前沿的；尖端至极的（常指技术极新且未经充分验证）

【例句】

The startup specializes in bleeding-edge artificial intelligence solutions for autonomous vehicles.

这家初创公司专注于为自动驾驶汽车提供最前沿的人工智能解决方案。

Adopting bleeding-edge technology can give us a competitive advantage, but it also carries significant risks.

采用尖端至极的技术可以给我们带来竞争优势，但也伴随着重大风险。

Researchers at the lab are working on bleeding-edge quantum encryption methods.

该实验室的研究人员正在研究最前沿的量子加密方法。

※ quantum computing ※

Quantum computing  英/ˈkwɒntəm kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/ 美/ˈkwɑːntəm kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/

n.量子计算

【例句】

Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize drug discovery and materials science.

量子计算有可能彻底革新药物发现和材料科学。

Major tech companies are investing billions of dollars in quantum computing research.

主要科技公司正在投入数十亿美元进行量子计算研究。

Experts predict that quantum computing will solve complex problems that are currently intractable for classical computers.

专家预测量子计算将解决目前传统计算机无法处理的复杂问题。

※ agronomic ※

Agronomic  英/əˈɡrɒnɒmɪk/ 美/ˌæɡrəˈnɑːmɪk/

adj.农艺学的；农学的；农业的

【例句】

The agronomic research station is testing new drought-resistant crop varieties.

该农艺学研究站正在测试新的抗旱作物品种。

Farmers rely on agronomic advice to optimize their yield and soil health.

农民依靠农学建议来优化产量和土壤健康。

The company provides agronomic solutions that integrate precision farming technologies.

该公司提供整合精准农业技术的农学解决方案。

※ workflow ※

Workflow  英/ˈwɜːkfləʊ/ 美/ˈwɜːrkfloʊ/

n.工作流程；作业流程

【例句】

The new software significantly streamlined our document approval workflow.

新软件显著简化了我们的文件审批工作流程。

Designers need a smooth workflow to maintain creativity and productivity.

设计师需要顺畅的工作流程来保持创造力和生产力。

The hospital implemented a digital workflow to reduce patient waiting times.

该医院实施了数字化工作流程以减少患者等待时间。

※ transparent ※

Transparent  英/trænsˈpærənt/ 美/trænsˈpærənt/

adj.透明的；清澈的；显而易见的；坦诚的

【例句】

The government promised to be more transparent about its decision-making process.

政府承诺在其决策过程中更加坦诚透明。

This type of glass is highly transparent to ultraviolet light.

这种玻璃对紫外线高度透明。

The company's transparent pricing policy has won the trust of many customers.

该公司透明的定价政策赢得了众多客户的信任。

His transparent attempt to avoid responsibility was obvious to everyone.

他试图逃避责任的明显企图对每个人来说都显而易见。

※ elaborate ※

Elaborate  英/ɪˈlæbərət/ 美/ɪˈlæbərət/

adj.复杂的；精心制作的；详尽的

v.详细阐述；精心制作

【例句】

She wore an elaborate gown to the royal banquet.

她穿着一件精心制作的礼服参加皇家宴会。

The architect presented an elaborate design for the new museum.

建筑师为新博物馆呈现了一个复杂精细的设计。

Could you elaborate on your proposal? I need more details.

你能详细阐述一下你的提案吗？我需要更多细节。

He refused to elaborate on the reasons for his resignation.

他拒绝详细说明辞职的原因。

The dish requires an elaborate preparation process that takes several hours.

这道菜需要耗时数小时的精心准备过程。

※ nascent ※

Nascent  英/ˈnæsnt/ 美/ˈnæsnt/

adj.初生的；新生的；尚不成熟的

【例句】

The nascent democracy still faces many challenges from entrenched interests.

这个新生的民主制度仍面临来自既得利益集团的诸多挑战。

We are observing the nascent stages of a new artistic movement.

我们正在观察一场新艺术运动的萌芽阶段。

The nascent industry requires supportive policies to survive the competitive market.

这个新兴产业需要支持性政策才能在竞争激烈的市场中生存下来。

※ architecture ※

Architecture  英/ˈɑːkɪtektʃə(r)/ 美/ˈɑːrkɪtektʃər/

n.建筑学；建筑；体系结构；架构

【例句】

Gothic architecture is characterized by pointed arches and flying buttresses.

哥特式建筑以尖拱和飞扶壁为特征。

She studied architecture at university and now designs sustainable buildings.

她在大学学习建筑学，现在设计可持续建筑。

The software architecture of the system needs to be redesigned for better scalability.

该系统的软件架构需要重新设计以获得更好的可扩展性。

The enterprise architecture ensures that all IT systems align with business goals.

企业架构确保所有IT系统与业务目标保持一致。

We admired the magnificent architecture of the ancient temple.

我们欣赏这座古庙的宏伟建筑。

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