Innovative Agricultural Testing for a Sustainable Future
Precision testing, expert insights, and sustainable solutions for farmers, agronomists, and agricultural businesses.
Recommendations in accordance with the latest local and international scientific findings
About Us
Trusted Experts in Agricultural Testing
SASRI’s Fertiliser Advisory Service (FAS) has been making it possible for farmers to take the guesswork out of crop nutrition for over 70 years.
Our state-of-the-art laboratory offers comprehensive analytical packages. Most importantly, customised nutrient recommendations are provided for a range of agricultural crops.
Each year, the laboratory processes large volumes of soil, plant material , fertiliser, compost and irrigation water samples from South Africa and other African countries. Enterprises include sugarcane, sub-tropical fruit, nut crops (including macadamias), grain crops, pastures, vegetables, gardens, nurseries, golf courses and bowling greens.
OUR SERVICES
Comprehensive Agricultural Testing Services
Soil Analyses
We offer soil analysis for sugar, maize, diary, tea and coffee, maize, sub-tropical fruit, macadamias, grain crops, gardens, nurseries, golf courses, bowling greens & stadia.
Plant Material Analyses
mA comprehensive plant Material sampling package for all crops including macadamias, avocados, maize, fruit and vegetables.
Irrigation Water Testing
A comprehensive analytical package for irrigation water. Also included in reports are interpretive guidelines on water quality.
Fertiliser Analyses
Routine and supplementary analyses on liquid and granular fertiliser, urea, CMS, composts and manures.
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SASRI’s Fertiliser Advisory Service (FAS) has been serving South Africa and other sugarcane-producing countries for the past 71 years. In February 2025, FAS achieved ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation through the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS). In...
This year, SASRI’S Fertiliser Advisory Service (FAS) celebrates 70 years of service to South Africa and other sugarcane producing countries. Fertiliserrecommendations are based on soil and leaf analytical methods that have been calibrated from numerous research trials...