by Sakata Webmaster | Mar 25, 2026 | General
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...
by Sakata Webmaster | Mar 16, 2026 | Brassica, Growing Info
Temperature can play a critical role in the vegetative growth, head formation and quality of brassica crops. Stress from extreme temperatures triggers hormonal and metabolic changes across various growth stages, and plants can respond differently depending on their...
by Sakata Webmaster | Mar 16, 2026 | Cucurbits, Growing Info
Butternut is one of the most popular vegetable crops for both producers and consumers. The consistent shape and rich orange flesh make it a reliable product that many farmers rely on. However, thin, underdeveloped necks are a frequent deformity that leaves farmers...
by Sakata Webmaster | Mar 16, 2026 | Brassica, Growing Info
Cabbage is one of South Africa’s most important vegetables, supplying mostly fresh markets. Cabbage producers now face an increasingly challenging viral disease: Brassica stunting disorder, caused by the Turnip yellows virus (TuYV). This disease, though not always...
by Sakata Webmaster | Mar 10, 2026 | General
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,...
