Join Takii at Onionvest 2026
Takii supports Onionvest 2026, a practical field event dedicated to improving onion production, harvesting, curing, storage, and profitability for growers across Zambia.
During this hands-on open day, visitors will have the opportunity to evaluate several onion varieties side by side under local growing conditions and learn from industry experts about the complete post-harvest chain.
Takii varieties on display
- Redora F1
Red onion hybrid with approximately 102 days from transplant to harvest. - Superex F1
Yellow onion hybrid with approximately 106 days from transplant to harvest.
Visitors will be able to inspect harvest quality, bulb uniformity, field performance, and post-harvest potential directly in the demonstration plots.
Meet our partners
Takii's varieties are represented locally through:
- Agrino Distributors
- Starke Ayres
Meet Takii
Nelson, Takii representative, will be present throughout the event to discuss:
- Variety performance
- Production recommendations
- Harvest and post-harvest management
- Market opportunities for onion growers
- Future Takii onion developments
Have questions before the event? Reach out to Nelson to arrange a meeting at Onionvest 2026 or to learn more about Takii's onion varieties.
What to expect
The event will focus on practical grower knowledge, including:
- Harvesting onions at the right stage
- Proper curing techniques
- Storage methods to reduce losses and extend shelf life
- Variety comparisons under field conditions
- Market requirements and profitability
- Grower and industry discussions
Why visit?
Onionvest offers a unique opportunity to see Takii genetics perform under local conditions while gaining valuable insights into maximizing yield quality, storage performance and market returns.
We look forward to welcoming growers and industry professionals to this informative field day in Lusaka.
