Growing watermelons is no easy task - it’s a highly technical process requiring precision and expertise. In this feature, we spotlight Johan Roos of Manchester Farming near Clanwilliam, Western Cape, showcasing his success with Sakata’s newest variety, Sierra Nevada...
their most recent Optima F1 hyrbid field. This crop was planted on the 28th of August, and they started harvesting about 92 days after transplant. The diamond back moth pressure was just as high across the border, but Andrew and his team still managed to produce a...
Growing cabbage is not an easy task, but at least marketing of cabbage is easy if your end produce looks like this! On these photos Karel Murray from Groen Genade Boerdery in Brits, North West, can be seen holding Conquistador II heads. This crop was planted on the...
Sakata proudly hosted an Onion Farmers Day in Christiana, Northern Cape, on 4 December 2024. This event highlighted Sakata’s expansion into the early onion segments, showcasing exciting new varieties tailored for the region’s farmers. Among the highlights was the...
On 3 December 2024, the Brits Jong-Boerevereniging, Sakata Seed Southern Africa and Starke Ayres united for a successful Grafting Information Day at Pleroma Boerdery in Brits, North West, South Africa. The event was solely focused on introducing farmers of the region...
Sakata Seed Southern Africa and McDonalds Seeds hosted an Iceberg Lettuce Farmers Day on 21 November 2024, in the New Hanover area, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. This event was all about connecting with local lettuce farmers, showcasing how our varieties perform in...
Sakata Seed Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd hosted a Sweet Pepper Information Day for farmers in Komatipoort, South Africa, last week Thursday, 14 November 2024. The event focused on discussing diseases/viruses found in the region, how it spreads, and ways to control it....
Sakata Seed Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd teamed up with Eswatini Agricultural Supplies and Namboard for an Onion Information Day on the 6th of November 2024, focusing on educating local farmers about the differences between open pollinated and hybrid onion varieties. Key...
If you have grown or attempted to grow brassicas in the past year, you will be able to attest to the fact that the production of broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage is not an easy task. This season has been a particularly challenging one, with all the temperature...
Mieluna* F1 hybrid butternut is the result of five years of intensive trials all over Southern and Eastern Africa. This outstanding variety offer farmers a faster maturing option. Outstanding Qualities of Mieluna* F1 Hybrid Butternut: Early maturity: Farmers can enjoy...
Since 2022, Sakata Seed Southern Africa has proudly supported the Universal Paper and Plastics Nelson Mandela Day initiative. Our contribution includes donating vegetable seeds to the community of Ga-Rankuwa, particularly to the Northern Hope Foundation, a registered...
Over the years, Sakata’s Parthenon F1 hybrid broccoli variety has consistently demonstrated its reliability, earning it a desired spot in McCain South Africa's production line. This trusted variety has played a significant role in McCain's success, and the company...
