The Southern African Grain Laboratory

16/10/2026

14/10/2026

SAGL’s Proficiency Testing Schemes provide independent assessments to help laboratories monitor equipment, methods and personnel, while demonstrating competency and strengthening quality control.

Benefits include:
• Verify instruments and analytical methods
• Benchmark performance against other laboratories
• Identify testing and measurement issues
• Improve laboratory and analyst performance
• Support accreditation and regulatory requirements

Find out more about SAGL’s Proficiency Testing Schemes:
https://sagl.co.za/sagl-services/proficiency-testing-schemes/

07/10/2026

The latest maize quality data is in. 🌽

The 2024/2025 Maize Crop Quality Report has been finalised and is now available online, providing valuable insights into the quality of the season’s maize crop.

Take a look at the latest findings and explore the full report on the SAGL website.

View the full report: https://sagl.co.za/maize/reports/

29/09/2026

Evaluating both mycotoxin prevalence and mean concentration is essential for distinguishing widespread contamination from isolated spikes.

SAGL’s diagnostic testing equips millers and producers with actionable data for real-time supply chain decisions—enabling fast, confident choices on raw material processing.

Gain deeper technical insights: https://sagl.co.za/sagl-services

24/09/2026

Happy Heritage Day!🔥

Today we celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures, languages, traditions, and stories that make our nation so wonderfully unique. Wherever you are around the braai, sharing a meal, or spending time with loved ones today, may we honour our roots and embrace what brings us together.

Proudly South African today and every day!

17/09/2026

Targeted lab testing tracks key contaminants across harvest seasons. In 2025/26, yellow maize fumonisin mean concentrations rose to 2,770 µg/kg while staying below animal feed limits.

White maize and processed maize meal remained fully compliant with national safety standards, despite persistent DON levels—protecting consumer safety.

Understand National Safety Standards: https://sagl.co.za/wheat/reports