Variety
Leia F1, an onion for storage and export
Leia F1 combines high yield, excellent skin quality, strong storage performance, and uniform bulbs for growers targeting export markets.
At Sakata EMEA, student internship opportunities and entry-level programmes provide hands-on experience in the seed industry. Working alongside professionals from various backgrounds and nationalities across Europe, Middle East and Africa, you will contribute to Sakata’s mission of providing growers with quality seeds whilst gaining practical knowledge in your field of studies.
The VIE programme
The Volontariat International en Entreprise (VIE) programme offers entry-level positions and internship opportunities for EU citizens aged 18-28 who are looking to gain international work experience. These positions, available at various Sakata EMEA locations, range from 6 to 24 months and offer opportunities to grow your skills and broaden your perspective, whatever your field of interest may be.
The ICARO programme
The ICARO programme provides 4–6-month internship opportunities for students from Andalusian universities, with a focus on Agricultural Engineering. This programme gives you the chance to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenge and grow your skills at our facilities in Almeria and Murcia.
Internships
Three-month student internship opportunities are available for those specialising in:
These positions offer direct experience in agricultural research and development.
Graduate programme
Sakata’s 12-month programme provides opportunities for South African graduates in agriculture and plant-related sciences to gain practical industry experience.
Work integrated learning
Sakata offers 12-month student internship opportunities focusing on: Crop Production, Mixed Farming and Biotechnology.
Student bursary programme
Sakata provides 2–3-year bursary opportunities for South African citizens pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies in Agriculture or Plant-related Sciences.
Leia F1 combines high yield, excellent skin quality, strong storage performance, and uniform bulbs for growers targeting export markets.
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Sakata Vegetables Europe, a subsidiary of Sakata Seed Corporation (Japan), breeds, produces and markets high quality vegetable seeds for Europe, Middle East and Africa. It offers around 1020 varieties of broccoli, tomato, squash, watermelon and cabbage to name a few.
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