May 2026 | SASRI

Director’s Message

In our previous publication of The Link, we provided you with an advisory note on possible biosecurity risks and cane deterioration in the event of...

Topical Tips

All mills will (hopefully!) be up and running at full capacity soon. Apart from being harvesting season, these late autumn/early winter months are a...

Optimising fertiliser use

The recent high fertiliser prices have placed increased pressure on sugarcane producers. While it is tempting to simply reduce application rates to...

Sugarcane Flowering outlook for 2026

In 2025, widespread and profuse flowering was experienced in many parts of the South African sugarcane belt, including in varieties that typically...

Research Snippets

RD&E WorkshopsDuring February-March 2026, six regional Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) workshops were convened. At these...

Soil Sampling

Soil testing is one of the most cost-effective management tools available to a grower. Proper sampling and testing are essential for determining the...

Nematodes

Nematodes are microscopic, worm-like organisms infecting plants, humans and insects. Nematodes occurring in soil, associated with cane roots, are...

Mech report

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest SASRI Mechanisation Reports, developed to support informed decision-making in sugarcane...

Simple on-farm observation trials

While there is no substitute for scientifically designed and conducted trials, simple on-farm observational trials may assist the farmer to compare...