by Poovie Govender | May 20, 2021 | News
This edition includes a message from Thulani Masondo, the SASRI Extension Manager for small-scale and land reform growers, where he provides topical tips for the coming months. These include preparing for opening of the mills, choosing a contractor, preventing soil...
by Poovie Govender | Apr 21, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Link: May 2021 is accessible on our website. This edition highlights a significant change at SASRI, as we bid farewell to Director Dr Carolyn Baker who retired in March this year, and welcome Dr Terence Stanger to the role. Our regular Topical Tips feature carries...
by Poovie Govender | Apr 14, 2021 | Uncategorised
SASRI is pleased to welcome Dr Terence Stanger (Terry) to the position of Director. Terry takes over the reins from Dr Carolyn Baker, who retired in March this year after a 12-year stint at the helm. We would like to thank Carolyn for her dedicated service to SASRI...
by Poovie Govender | Mar 16, 2021 | Uncategorised
Mechanisation accounts for about 50% of the total cost of sugarcane production, even when cane is cut manually. With agricultural profit margins decreasing continuously, it is crucial that every effort is made to use farm machinery as efficiently as possible. Small...
by Poovie Govender | Jan 18, 2021 | Uncategorised
This Progress Report provides an overview of SASRI’s achievements throughout a challenging 2019/20 season. The Chairman and Director reports provide insights to the many challenges that SASRI has been faced with and highlights some of the remarkable outcomes that have...