Seizing the opportunity in SA’s seed market
When and why did Syngenta purchase South African seed company Sensako?
The purchase of Sensako was completed in August 2020. Sensako is a very strong brand, and through its acquisition, Syngenta Seeds can enter the South African wheat market as a market leader.
With Syngenta’s leading global germ plasm pool, and Sensako’s existing breeding programmes and experienced research and development leadership in Africa, we also have a significant growth opportunity in other core crops, specifically maize, sunflower and soya bean.
Why does Syngenta see South Africa and Southern Africa as worthy of
