Director’s Message
SASRI 100 years – a century of achievement, a future of possibilitiesIn our previous edition, we communicated news about this year being a century...
Topical Tips
Winter is at its peak, presenting an ideal opportunity to prepare for the busy spring season ahead. Runaway fires can be an issue, and fire breaks...
Research Snippets
RD&E TopicsProject pre-proposals were submitted by SASRI researchers for applicable topics that growers and other participants raised at the six...
Understanding Yellow Sugarcane Aphid movement
By understanding the movement patterns and behaviour of yellow sugarcane aphid (YSA), future research and pest control practices can be tailored to...
SASRI celebrates a Century of Innovation and Impact
The South African Sugar Research Institute (SASRI) marked a major milestone — 100 years of groundbreaking research and innovation — with a...
Using NDVI to spot problems in crops
Farmers and scientists are using data from satellites and drones more and more to help monitor crops, estimate yields, and identify areas impacted...
Scouting for Eldana – Timing and Frequency
Scouting, by trained farm staff, is done in addition to the official P&D team surveys. Scouting can act as an early warning system, which will...
Weather
ReviewThe agro-climatic regions of KwaZulu-Natal recorded well-above-average rainfall during the first four months (January to April) of 2025. The...
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