Ingede May 2021

Ingede May 2021

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...
The Link May 2021 now available!

The Link May 2021 now available!

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...
SASRI welcomes new Director

SASRI welcomes new Director

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...
SASRI Mechanisation Reports 2021

SASRI Mechanisation Reports 2021

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...
2019/20 SASRI Progress Report now available!

2019/20 SASRI Progress Report now available!

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...