by Poovie Govender | Dec 1, 2021 | News
SASRI is currently conducting a drone ripening project aimed at advancing cane quality management on a pilot scale in the small-scale grower (SSG) sector. The objectives of the project are: To establish regional partnerships between all internal and external...
by Poovie Govender | Oct 15, 2021 | News
Near infra-red spectroscopy for nutrient analysis in sugarcane SASRI continues to evaluate the potential of near infra-red spectroscopy (NIRS) as a rapid, low-cost diagnostic method for the measurement of essential macro- and micronutrients (other than N) in soil and...
by Poovie Govender | Sep 21, 2021 | Uncategorised
The September 2021 issue of the Indege is now out! In this issue, Extension Manager for Small Scale and Land Reform Growers, Thulani Masondo, in conjunction with local Extension Officers, outline the importance of understanding and complying with the Sugar Industry...
by Poovie Govender | Aug 27, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Link: September 2021 is now accessible on our website. SASRI Director, Terry Stanger, kicks off this edition by describing the six critical success factors embodied in SASRI’s new 5-year strategic plan. This is followed by four pages of timely sugarcane farming...
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...