May 2025 | SASRI

Director’s Message

100 years of growing sugarcane and researchIn previous editions of The Link, readers were informed about the centennial celebrations of the South...

Topical Tips

The drier winter months lie ahead. This represents a change in harvesting conditions, so pay attention to topping height. Winter is also the best...

Optimal Harvest Age for Midlands Varieties

Recent shifts in sugarcane variety adoption in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands have created complexity in managing mixed crop cycles. Older varieties...

Soil Conservation Resources for Small-Scale Extension

A recently completed SASRI project has produced useful resources to help extension personnel convey important soil conservation information to the...

Research Snippets

RD&E WorkshopsDuring February-March 2025, six regional Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) workshops were convened for Mpumalanga,...

Seedcane Production: A Key to Quality & Profitability

One of the key aspects of ensuring a profitable, healthy sugarcane crop is the planting of good quality seedcane. This crucial practice has numerous...

Establishing Effective Waterways

A suitably grassed waterway.A waterway is a channel used for the disposal of runoff from contour banks. It forms a vital part of your Land Use Plan...

A Guide to Completing the Soil Fertility Analysis Submission Form

Soils play a vital role in achieving high yields and sustainable production. The soil fertility analysis is a powerful tool that unlocks the secrets...

Managing Flowering in Sugarcane

Flowering is induced when the day length drops below 12.5 hours as we move from summer to winter. Flowering is typically profuse when there are high...

SASRI’s FAS Achieves International Accreditation

SASRI’s Fertiliser Advisory Service (FAS) has been serving South Africa and other sugarcane-producing countries for the past 71 years. In February...

Optimum Fertiliser Combinations at the Touch of a Button!

In August last year, SASRI released OptiFert. This tool enables growers to quickly determine the most cost-effective and suitable fertiliser options...