Global Plant Genetics is a world-leading Intellectual Property business with a specialist focus in berry, asparagus, grape and nut crops. We have formal contracts with a select few of the world’s very best plant breeders within these edible crops.
Our aim is to work closely with key stakeholders within our industry, from the plant breeders to nurseries, growers and produce marketers in order to develop and deliver improved varieties for all within the supply chain.
Each of the crops within our portfolio is of high-value and is growing in terms of global demand. The need for fresh and healthy products continues to grow and we are well-placed to serve those within our industry with better strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, asparagus, grapes and nuts.
Our vision is to be the world’s no.1 IP company in our product range, with exceptional expertise, ensuring that every grower and consumer enjoys the benefit of our experience, every step of the way, from plant to plate.
We look forward to working with you as we continue to deliver this vision.
Leading variety solutions in berries and asparagus for international growers, produce businesses and nurseries
Asparagus variety solutions that provide your produce business with a competitive edge.
Leading blackberry genetics to provide produce businesses with a point of difference in the global berry market.
Introducing improved raspberry genetics for produce businesses in the most important global production environments.
Cutting edge blueberry varietal solutions for leading produce businesses producing in all major growing environments.
Leading solutions for nematode resistantGRN Grape Rootstock for international growers, produce businesses and nurseries.
Leading variety solutions in berries and asparagus for international growers, produce businesses and nurseries.
This letter is to say thank you for the opportunity to work together in Africa on the various varieties and breeding programs which you represent. It is also to compliment you for the manner in which you do this business. From the first day that we met, I have always found Global Plant Genetics to be prompt and professional in all communication; ethical, fair, transparent and direct in all negotiations; sincerely and aggressively protective of the intellectual property which you and we now represent; progressively open to lateral thinking and debate in terms of how to improve and optimise the opportunity which we all have – all of these packaged together in such a pleasant way that they make this journey enjoyable and us confident that we are building a long-term business relationship of trust.
-Rob Meihuizen, Managing Director. Top Fruit South Africa
World-leading source of new varieties and selections for licensing.
Unique seed and plant solutions for your business.
Technical solutions and thought leading agronomic advice for all major growing environments.
A wealth of specialist knowledge within berry and asparagus crops combined with an unrivalled passion to deliver excellent innovation for your business.
A passionate, professional approach that focuses on the detail of your operation and a personal investment from us to work as part of your team to deliver you the best results.
A combination of the above will offer you the opportunity to have a competitive edge in your market, allowing you to get faster results and with a superior return on your investment.
“Developing farmers from South Africa were supported through a joint development project by The Jobs Fund and VKB Agriculture to source and import asparagus seed from abroad. Fortunately, we were referenced by a prominent local producer to Global Plant Genetics. From beginning to end we had a good experience in dealing with them. We have got very good advice and support from the company since we contacted them. They went out of their way to ensure that we could make the right decisions, not only regarding cultivar choice and quantity of seed, but general technical practices as well. The importation process was foreign to us, but in the end, it was made easy for us. The seed arrived on time, with phytosanitary aspects posing no problem. But most importantly, the quality of seed was excellent. Our nursery man, who has made thousands of asparagus seedlings over the years, said it was the best asparagus seed which he had ever seen. All in all, this meant that we were enabled to import good quality seed well within or budget and were able transplant good strong seedlings in optimum planting season.”
Piet Potgieter. Manager Developing Agriculture, VKB
