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Sakata Seed Southern Africa participated in the annual KALRO Expo held at the KALRO Seeds headquarters in Thika, Kenya, on 12 – 13 March 2026. The vibrant event, officially opened by the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Hon. Senator Mutahi Kagwe, alongside KALRO...
Sakata Seed Southern Africa’s Farmers’ Days returned in a big way this year, welcoming over 900 visitors from across South Africa, the SADC region and East Africa. Over four impactful days, growers, distributors, seedling nurseries, retailers, processors, students,...
Sakata is proud to announce that Zinnia Profusion Double White Improved has been awarded the Fleuroselect Gold Medal for 2027, following its earlier All-America Selections (AAS) Gold Medal win in the United States. This double recognition reinforces its status as one...
On 3 December 2025, Sakata participated in a Tomato Grafting & Rootstock Day hosted at Pleroma Boerdery in Brits, North West, South Africa. The event brought together leading seed suppliers, technical specialists and growers for a collaborative knowledge‑sharing...
Sakata Seed Southern Africa hosted a successful Farmers Days at JF Steyn Boerdery in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga,from 3-4 September 2025, bringing together growers from across the region to experience our wide range of varieties and newest developments. The event...
Every year, Sakata Seed Southern Africa proudly partners with Universal Paper & Plastics (UPP) to honour Nelson Mandela Day by supporting meaningful community initiatives. This year was no different and once again, we were deeply moved to witness the positive...
In a recent SMART FARM feature on Citizen TV Kenya, Sakata Seed was highlighted for its vital role in addressing Kenya’s tomato production challenges through innovative breeding programs. The segment shed light on the collaboration between the Kenya Agricultural and...
There is a variety for every lettuce producer! Sakata Seed Southern Africa, a renowned leader in the vegetable seed industry, continues to set the benchmark in quality, reliability and service. With a strong presence in key vegetable segments such as squash, broccoli...
Musanda F1 Hybrid Okra is a game-changer for okra farmers, offering significant advantages over open-pollinated (OP) varieties. Designed to enhance yield, quality, and profitability, Musanda is the ideal choice for commercial and small-scale growers looking to...
On March 13th & 14th, Sakata Seed showcased half an acre of trials and commercial vegetable varieties at the KALRO Expo, drawing hundreds of farmers from across Kenya. Attendees included students, local administrators, and professionals from the agri-inputs...