Sakata’s leading broccoli, Parthenon

Sakata’s leading broccoli, Parthenon

Broccoli, Parthenon has taken the international market by storm and this includes South Africa!  This picture shows Parthenon being harvested in the beautiful Eastern Cape region of our country.  Parthenon is a very adaptable variety that can be planted all year round...
Lavinia lettuce – one of many to choose from

Lavinia lettuce – one of many to choose from

Sakata has recently launched a whole new range of lettuce varieties – including crisp head lettuce, red and green Batavia lettuce, green and red Oak lettuce, as well as Butter lettuce. Lavinia is a new green Oak leaf type with light green colour leaves with a medium...
Nuy Valley Onion Trials

Nuy Valley Onion Trials

Trial work calls for good planning and hard work!  In this picture Jan Oosthuizen, Sakata’s representative in the Western Cape assists farm owner, Hennie Viljoen with the planting of onion trials at Memel Boerdery situated in the Nuy Valley, close to Worcester. ...
Botswana Agricultural Show

Botswana Agricultural Show

Sakata recently exhibited at the annual Botswana Agricultural show.  As a Japanese company, staff members were surprised to receive a visit by His Excellency Onishi Mashiro, the Japanese Ambassador which was joined by Honourable Patrick Ralotsia, the Minister of...