Director’s Message
In this issue of The Link, we discuss sustainable sugarcane production through several articles. We also show how SUSFARMS® (Sustainable Sugarcane...
Topical Tips
Cane quality and crop health The industry has experienced relatively dry conditions during the winter so far, and the crop is under some stress on...
Farmscaping: Let’s bring back beneficial insects!
The monoculture nature of sugarcane cultivation has led to various consequences, ranging from nutrient depletion in soils to a decline in both...
Understanding Variety Recommendations
Growers sometimes express the view that SASRI’s variety recommendations are not clear and precise. It is important to understand that variety...
Frequently asked questions about Refractometers and PurEst®
Research at SASRI during 2013 – 2016 enabled on-farm assessments of cane quality for purposes of chemical ripening decision-making and harvest...
Keeping our eye on the future sustainability of our industry!
The Sustainable Sugarcane Farm Management System (SUSFARMS® ) is the South African sugar industry’s compendium of better management practices...
Growers explore cutting-edge plant breeding at SASRI’s Gingindlovu Research Station
Over thirty growers and other interested visitors gathered at the SASRI Gingindlovu Research Station on the afternoon of 3 July to delve into the...
Weather
Review Rainfall during the review period (February to June 2024) was generally characterised by long dry spells, interrupted by sporadic heavy...
Editions
Articles in this Edition
Director’s Message
Topical Tips
Farmscaping: Let’s bring back beneficial insects!
Understanding Variety Recommendations
Frequently asked questions about Refractometers and PurEst®
Keeping our eye on the future sustainability of our industry!
Growers explore cutting-edge plant breeding at SASRI’s Gingindlovu Research Station
Weather