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Farmers’ Days Event 2024

Farmers’ Days Event 2024

From 13 - 16 February, we hosted our much-anticipated Farmers' Days event in Lanseria, Gauteng, South Africa. We are proud to say that it was an incredibly successful event, with about 700 attendees joining us. At Sakata Seed Southern Africa, we organize these Farmers...

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Q&A with Upcoming Farmer, Mphiri Tleane

Q&A with Upcoming Farmer, Mphiri Tleane

Mphiri Tleane is new to farming, but he is most definitely not new to business. He approached farming with a healthy mindset and a lot of commitment. It was a tough season with some of the most challenging environmental conditions that we’ve experienced in a long...

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KOMATIPOORT FARMERS’ DAY 7 SEP 2023

KOMATIPOORT FARMERS’ DAY 7 SEP 2023

On the 7th of September, Sakata Seed Southern Africa hosted an enlightening Farmers' Day in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga, drawing farmers from across the region. The focus of this particular event was on hot peppers and sweet peppers, showcasing a number of commercial as...

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RADISH F1 HYBRID CHERIETTE IN KAAPSE VLAKTE, WESTERN CAPE

RADISH F1 HYBRID CHERIETTE IN KAAPSE VLAKTE, WESTERN CAPE

During the last week of May 2023, F1 Hybrid Radish 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘 was harvested at Kleinensorgen in Kaapse Vlakte, Western Cape. Cheriette showed a beautiful bright red colour with outstanding quality.  Cheriette is suitable for all year round production with a medium...

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SV7735 ICEBERG LETTUCE

SV7735 ICEBERG LETTUCE

Iceberg lettuce types are the most widely consumed lettuce type in South Africa. One of the more common misperceptions about lettuce is that the crop is not as taxing on the soil. The crop could be perceived as being less taxing because it is such a fast vegetable...

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Sakata Seed SA: Changes in Top Management

Sakata Seed SA: Changes in Top Management

Sakata Seed Southern Africa (Pty)Ltd announce the retirement of their Managing Director, Mr. Lindsay Campleman, who has been part of the company for more than three decades. Lindsay joined Sakata on February 1, 1992, as Financial Director and served as Commercial...

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