Sustainable Agri Seeds International (SASI) is a family-owned seed production company located in Langebaan on the West Coast of South Africa with cleaning and processing facilities in the Oudtshoorn region. We specialise in the production of hybrid and open-pollinated vegetable seeds in close cooperation with experienced seed growers. Our company is focused on the sustainable and consistent supply of the highest quality seed crops to global clients and the sustainability of our growers as a prime source of seed for global seed companies. We have 32 years local and international experience in production, cleaning and supply of vegetable seed crops.

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Seed production and multiplication service

We specialize in the production of both OP and hybrid vegetable seed crops:

• Alliums: Onions, Bunching onion, Shallots
• Cucurbits: Pumpkin, Squash, Melon, Watermelon, Cucumber
• Brassicas: Cauliflower, Cabbage, Broccoli, Radish
• Leafy: Lettuce, Fennel, Carrot
• Amarantha: Beet, Swiss Chard
• Herbs: Basil, Rocket, Dill, Parsley, Coriander, Sage
• Large seed crops: Peas and Sweet Corn

SEED CLEANING AND PROCESSING SERVICE

Full seed cleaning service at our new Seed Operations facility in Saldanha Bay from where we clean, pack and ship our quality crops to our international clients.

Equipment includes: Threshing machines, air screen separators, gravity tables, indents, colour sorters.

FULL IMPORT AND EXPORT SERVICE

We fully administer the following:

• All import permits of Stock seed.
• Receiving and management of Stock Seed.
• Accredited phytosanitary field inspection service.
• Quality testing at ISTA accredited laboratory.
• Packaging according to client’s requirements (Bags, Pails, Octabins etc).
• Full export service with shipments according to client’s requirements – sea freight and air freight.

OTHER SERVICES

Stock Seed productions
We offer open field Stock Seed productions services on various open field crops to our clients where we apply special isolation and quality management protocols.

Trial productions and breeding trials
We offer trial productions and breeding trials including assessments.

Grow–out assessments
We offer grow- out productions and assessments for various open field crops to determine genetic purity of varieties.

TRADE IN VEGETABLE SEED COMMODITIES

We produce and trade in vegetable seed commodities

AGRICULTURAL CONSULTING SERVICES

We offer consulting services on a project- or a short-term basis.

We specialise in the following fields:

• Seed production management
• Soil and crop management
• Integrated Pest and disease management
• Water and irrigation management
• Precision Agriculture
• Strategic management business planning

Sustainable agriculture, practices and conservation