SASRI welcomes new Director!
Outgoing SASRI Director, Dr Terry Stanger, recently welcomed Dr Shadrack Moephuli as the new Director. With a rich history of leadership in...
Comprehensive sugarcane farming tips for autumn
Managing pests, diseases and weeds Yellow sugarcane aphid (YSA) is widespread across the industry right now and populations have been increasing...
One decade since our first alert of YSA!
Ten years have passed since we first alerted growers to this serious pest! Back then, we urged growers to be alert and to scout for the presence of...
Soil treatment boosts sugarcane yield and pest control
A granular soil applied chemical, Bandito®, with oxamyl and imidacloprid as active ingredients, was registered in 2019 for treating plant and ratoon...
Superior yields from newer varieties
While the area under cane in the SA sugar industry has decreased steadily since 2007, cane production has remained relatively high. This can be...
Managing chemical spills in the workplace
In the agricultural and agrochemical environments where hazardous chemicals and oils are handled, prioritising the safety of both workers and the...
Weather
Review Average rainfall during the 2023/24 summer season has generally been above the long-term mean for the mostly-rainfed regions of KwaZulu-Natal...
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