Digital support for small-scale Growers

Digital support for small-scale Growers

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...
Focus on Crop Nutrition

Focus on Crop Nutrition

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...
The Link May 2020: Special Edition

The Link May 2020: Special Edition

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...
Eldana Manual Updated

Eldana Manual Updated

We have just updated our Eldana Manual which contains easy-to-follow guidelines for managing eldana in sugarcane. SASRI’s best management practices (BMPs) for eldana control include advice for dealing with stressed sugarcane, on-farm scouting and agrochemical...
Advisory: widespread flowering expected

Advisory: widespread flowering expected

Indications are that conditions were favourable during the flowering initiation period in March so we anticipate possible widespread flowering this season in coastal areas of the following regions: South Coast, North Coast and Zululand (up to and including Umfolozi)....