South African
Sugarcane Research Institute
Unlocking the Potential Of Sugarcane
Innovative Research in Sugarcane Agriculture
The South African Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI) is a world renowned agricultural research institute that contributes to the sustainability of the local sugar industry.
Research at SASRI is clustered within four multidisciplinary programmes, namely Variety Improvement, Crop Protection, Crop Performance & Management and Systems Design & Optimisation.
Research Focus
The SASRI research, development and innovation programme is designed to impact positively on seven industry priority areas.
Sugarcane Farming
Useful information about tools, services and products related to various aspects of sugarcane farming.
e-Library
Gain access to all SASRI publications arranged in various collections.
Extension Services
One of the main strengths of SASRI is our in-house extension service. A group of around 20 individual Extension Specialists are located throughout the South African sugar industry, offering advice, support and research outcomes to growers.
SASRI Extension Service also communicates grower needs to SASRI so that an appropriate research programme can be developed.
Recent News
The Link May 2025
The May 2025 edition of The Link is now available on the SASRI website. In this edition: Director’s Message: 100 Years of Growing Sugarcane and Research Topical Tips Optimal Harvest Age for Midlands Varieties Soil Conservation Resources for Small-Scale Extension Research Snippets Seedcane Production: A Key to Quality & Profitability…
Mechanisation Reports 2025
Mechanisation accounts for about 40% of the total cost of sugarcane production, even when cane is cut manually. With agricultural profit margins in constant decline, it is crucial to maximise the efficiency of farm machinery use. To assist sugarcane farmers in making informed decisions based on realistic operational costs, SASRI…
The Link November 2024
SASRI Director, Dr Shadrack Moephuli, introduces this final edition of The Link for 2024 with brief insights on the topic Ensuring Good Ratoonability, a theme which is further explored in the following articles...
Herbicide Selector
Need help choosing the right herbicide?Download SASRI\'s Herbicide Selector Tool to easily identify herbicide options based on your weed problem, crop stage, and soil type.
Access it here: https://www.sasri.org.za/HerbicideSelector
Seedcane Production Manual
SASRI is pleased to announce that the Seedcane Prodution Manual has been updated and now available for download.
The Ingede May 2025
Ingede – May 2025 Edition The latest issue of Ingede, our isiZulu newsletter, is now available! In this May edition, you\'ll find a range of informative and practical articles, including: Topical Tips – Timely guidance from Thulani Masondo, SASRI’s Small-Scale and Land Reform Extension Manager. RSD Management – Strategies to…
The Link May 2025
The May 2025 edition of The Link is now available on the SASRI website. In this edition: Director’s Message: 100 Years of Growing Sugarcane and Research Topical Tips Optimal Harvest Age for Midlands Varieties Soil Conservation Resources for Small-Scale Extension Research Snippets Seedcane Production: A Key to Quality & Profitability…
Mechanisation Reports 2025
Mechanisation accounts for about 40% of the total cost of sugarcane production, even when cane is cut manually. With agricultural profit margins in constant decline, it is crucial to maximise the efficiency of farm machinery use. To assist sugarcane farmers in making informed decisions based on realistic operational costs, SASRI…
The Link November 2024
SASRI Director, Dr Shadrack Moephuli, introduces this final edition of The Link for 2024 with brief insights on the topic Ensuring Good Ratoonability, a theme which is further explored in the following articles...
Herbicide Selector
Need help choosing the right herbicide?Download SASRI\'s Herbicide Selector Tool to easily identify herbicide options based on your weed problem, crop stage, and soil type. Access it here: https://www.sasri.org.za/HerbicideSelector
Seedcane Production Manual
SASRI is pleased to announce that the Seedcane Prodution Manual has been updated and now available for download.
The Ingede May 2025
Ingede – May 2025 Edition The latest issue of Ingede, our isiZulu newsletter, is now available! In this May edition, you\'ll find a range of informative and practical articles, including: Topical Tips – Timely guidance from Thulani Masondo, SASRI’s Small-Scale and Land Reform Extension Manager. RSD Management – Strategies to…