Director’s Message
Greetings to all our readers. Welcome to this edition of The Link, where we continue to share timely information, scientific insights, and practical...
Topical Tips
The winter months are a time to reap the harvest of your hard work in the past season. While the weeds give you a short break, use these months to...
Leafhoppers in sugarcane
Leafhoppers are small, wedge-shaped insects that feed by sucking sap from sugarcane leaves. They are usually green, yellow or brown in colour and...
Drought stressed cane
Some areas of the industry have experienced very dry weather conditions during the current season. The Lower South Coast regions have recorded only...
Chemical ripening
It is encouraging to see small-scale growers increasingly embracing technology and scientific innovation. While yield remains important, growers are...
Exhibitions
As South Africa celebrates National Science Month in July 2026, SASRI continues to demonstrate its commitment to inspiring young people to explore...
Availability of agrochemicals
In August 2023, new regulations were introduced under the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act (Act No. 36 of...
Weather June
ReviewDuring autumn and early winter (March to June) 2026, rainfall was generally below the long-term mean (LTM) across much of KwaZulu-Natal,...
