by Poovie Govender | Jan 2, 2021 | Uncategorised
Helping you get the new year off to great start, this January edition of The Link is packed with advice for the off-crop season. Our extended Topical Tips feature carries recommendations for pests and disease management, weed control, crop nutrition, soil health, soil...
by Poovie Govender | Jul 21, 2020 | News
You cannot manage what you have not measured! In order to cost-effectively manage your farm, regular sampling of soil, leaf, water sources and salinity status are recommended. These measurements ensure soil health is maintained and adequate nutrients are applied. The...
by Poovie Govender | Jun 19, 2020 | News
Video clipsEspecially during this time of social distancing, furthering extension support to small-scale growers through digital resources is becoming more important than ever. SASRI and the KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development have distributed short...
by Poovie Govender | May 15, 2020 | News
Nutrient deficiencies are one of the most common causes of poor plant growth, pest and disease susceptibility and inadequate crop yields. These deficiencies are often a result of poor or incorrect fertiliser application. To assist with understanding more about the...
by Poovie Govender | Apr 30, 2020 | News
The latest edition of The Link is now available from the Knowledge Hub on our website. This month we have released a SPECIAL EDITION dedicated to Soil Organic Matter. Organic Matter improves soil health, water infiltration and water holding capacity and reduces...