Director’s Message
Greetings to all our growers and readers of this issue of the Link. I would like to begin by acknowledging and appreciating the contributions and...
Topical Tips
Maximise RV yields and cane quality The golden rules to win under the RV payment system: Deliver cane that is the most MATURE, FRESH and CLEAN....
Digital Agriculture at SASRI
SASRI’s programme of work includes the research and development of tools related to Digital Agriculture for potential adoption within the sugar...
Control of giant Panicum maximum
In the South Coast and Midlands South regions of KwaZulu-Natal, a significant weed challenge has emerged in the form of giant Panicum maximum, also...
Guidelines for constructing and managing a pesticide storage facility
Pesticides play a vital role in agriculture, aiding growers in controlling pests, enhancing crop yields, and bolstering food security. However,...
A step-by-step guide to utilising the SASRI Variety Guide
Selecting the correct variety of cane for your specific agronomic conditions and pest, disease and climatic pressures, is crucial for agricultural...
Weather
Review Rainfall in the rainfed parts of the industry in KwaZulu-Natal was generally above normal during the second half of the 2023/24 summer season...
