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...
The Link January 2021 now available

The Link January 2021 now available

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...
FAS Report Guides

FAS Report Guides

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...