Nutrient deficiencies are one of the most common causes of poor plant growth, pest and disease susceptibility and inadequate crop yields. These deficiencies are often a result of poor or incorrect fertiliser application. To assist with understanding more about the various nutrients, we have revamped our Nutrition series of Information Sheets.
DetailsThe latest edition of The Link is now available on the Knowledge Hub on our website. This month we have released a SPECIAL EDITION dedicated to Soil Organic Matter. Organic Matter improves soil health, water infiltration and water holding capacity, and reduces….
DetailsWe have just updated our Eldana Manual which contains easy-to-follow guidelines for managing eldana in sugarcane. SASRI’s best management practices (BMPs) for eldana…
DetailsWidespread flowering is expected this season in coastal areas of the following regions: South Coast, North Coast and Zululand (up to and including Umfolozi). However, in the northern irrigated regions…
DetailsThe 2020 edition of SASRI Mechanisation Reports 1 & 2 are now available. Report 1 has information and examples that will help in estimating the total cost of operating individual machines…
DetailsWe have just published a 2020 update of our Pest & Disease pocket guide. The guide contains a collection of pictures and identifiable traits for all common pests and diseases found in the South African sugar industry…
DetailsA new version of PurEst was release in February 2020. This update refines the spray date guide so that there are no inconsistencies between the smartphone app recommendations and SASRI Information Sheets….
DetailsOver the past few days, SASRI scientists and Extension Specialists embarked on a roadshow to share management guidelines to reduce salinisation of irrigated land under sugarcane…
DetailsIn this edition of The Link, we feature growers Conrad and Henning Klipp, who ensure long-term environmental sustainability by implementing conservation agriculture …
DetailsWe have just published our 2018-19 Progress Report. The report contains a summary of our research and service highlights for the last financial year.
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