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A boiler simulator for improved operator training : final report 2016/001
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016) Mann, AP
A boiler simulator training package ready for use by industry has been developed during this project. After some fine tuning to accommodate site specific details and interaction with existing factory control systems (if requested by the sites), the simulator will be ready for use by factories for operator training.
Assessment of new soft cane varieties : final report 2015/081
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016) Kent, G; Parfitt, R
The project objectives were to: experimentally determine whether extraneous matter affects the fibre quality parameters measured by SRA; experimentally determine whether the commercial cane preparation process affects the fibre quality parameters measured by SRA; experimentally compare the handle-ability properties of SRA1 andQC04-1411 to the major variety in the central and southern regions - Q208. In 2016, three new cane varieties, SRA1, SRA4 and QC04-1411, were either released or were proposed for release into the Bundaberg and Mackay districts. According to the pre-release fibre quality measurements undertaken by Sugar Research Australia, all three varieties were classified as a soft cane. This report documents a series of experiments undertaken to better define soft canes and to measure the effect that these three varieties had on factory operation and performance.
Enhancing sugarcane growth and yield by biocontrol agents and biofertilizers : final report 2014/402
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017) Zhanying, Z
Australian sugarcane industry is facing significant challenges affecting sugarcane growth. Sugarcane diseases and soil degradation are the two major threats. Many sugarcane diseases are caused by pathogenic fungi and bacteria. In order to protect sugarcane against these diseases, enormous efforts have been given on the development and application of chemical-based pesticides. The use of microorganism-based biocontrol agents to protect plant crops attracts increasing research interests due to the environmentally friendly nature of the agents. In addition, many biocontrol agents also promote plant growth through enhancing nutrient uptake and improving solid quality.
Strategic baiting protocols for rodents in sugarcane : Final report STU033
(Sugar Research and Development Corporation (SRDC), 2003) Ward, D
This research was undertaken to investigate the perceived problem of secondary poisoning risk to avian predators associated with the use of rodenticides in the Australian sugar industry. Although a minor component of the rodent integrated pest management strategy and used at relatively low levels, there is widespread public concern that their use can significantly impact raptor populations. At present, only anecdotal evidence of secondary poisoning events occurring in raptor populations are available and these relate to the use of Klerat® (active constituent: brodifacoum), a now de-registered rodenticide. Currently, two rodenticides are available for use in sugarcane crop, the acute toxicant Rattoff® (active constituent: 2.5 % zinc phosphide) and the first generation anticoagulant rodenticide Racumin® (active constituent: 0.037 % coumatetralyl). While laboratory trials indicate that raptors have a high toxic threshold to these rodenticides, trials conducted under laboratory conditions cannot reflect the complex processes which lead to secondary poisoning events that occur in the field. Given this, the objective of this project is to provide an ecologically-based field assessment of the risks that the use of rodenticides pose to avian predators in Australian sugarcane producing areas.