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Summary of effectiveness of Lambda-cyhalothrin for control of sugarcane stemborers; preparedness for borer incursion
(BSES, 2002)Following a search of the literature, lambda-cyhalothrin (Karate 2.5EC) was identified as a potential candidate insecticide for emergency use in Australia following an incursion of a stemborer.Lambda-cyhalothrin is a stomach ... -
SUMO wrestling - understanding the molecular basis of drought tolerance in sugarcane : final report 2017/401
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)We report here that neither the plant growth hormone gibberellin (GA) signalling, nor SUMOylation post-translational mechanism, a well-known phenomenon triggered by several abiotic stresses, are involved in water stress-induced ... -
Support for an ARC project to investigate genetic diversity of Leifsonia xyli subsp. xyli , causa organism of ratoon stunting disease : SRDC final report BSS239
(BSES, 2004)The primary aim of this research was to genetically characterise populations of Leifsonia xyli subsp. xyli (Lxx), causal agent of ratoon stunting disease (RSD) of sugarcane.A collection of 108 isolates of Lxx collected ... -
Support of cane farmer trials of enhanced efficiency fertiliser in the catchments of the Great Barrier Reef : Final report 2016/807
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2022-01)There is growing pressure from community and government for farmers located within the Great Barrier Reef catchments to reduce nutrient losses. Enhanced Efficiency Fertilisers (EEFs) provide an opportunity to improve ... -
Survey of sugarcane in eastern Australia for sugarcane smut : SRDC final report BSS230
(BSES, 2000)Sugarcane smut is a serious disease of sugarcane that can cause yield losses in excess of 30% in susceptible varieties. The disease was found for the first time in Australia on the 21 July 1998 in the Ord River Irrigation ... -
Survey of sugarcane in eastern Australia for sugarcane smut : SRDC final report BSS230
(BSES, 1999)Objectives of project are to: conduct specific smut surveys to determine whether sugarcane smut is present in eastern Australia. Through publicity campaigns encourage cane farmers to inspect their farms for smut. Collate ... -
Sustaining un-burnt production systems in cool wet environments : SRDC Final report BSS168
(2002)This project was initiated because the Green Cane Trash Blanket (GCTB) system had been rapidly adopted within tropical districts of the Queensland sugar industry between 1984 and 1990, yet there was minimal adoption in the ... -
Symphyla - what's in your soil?
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)They are small and hard to spot with the naked eye, but symphylans can cause significant damage to cane crops in certain circumstances. SRA Adoption Support Officer Jarrod Sartor takes a close look at this tiny arthropod. -
Tackling productivity one step at a time at Mirani
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)After almost seven years of growing sugarcane west of Mackay, Tim Bone and family are starting to see the positive results of productivity enhancements that they have made to their business. -
Tailored planning delivers nutrient use efficiency
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)The Complete Nutrient Management Planning for Cane Farming (RP161) project provides practical assistance to cane farmers in the Burdekin to adjust their fertiliser application rates to the industry standard, SIX EASY STEPS. -
Tailored planning delivers nutrient use efficiency
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)The Complete Nutrient Management Planning for Cane Farming (RP161) project provides practical assistance to cane farmers in the Burdekin to adjust their fertiliser application rates to the industry standard, SIX EASY STEPS. -
Tailored planning delivers nutrient use efficiency
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)Tailored planning delivers nutrient use efficiency -
Taking the legwork out of finding a fertiliser
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)SRA has developed a ready reckoner that will quickly and easily allow advisors and growers to determine which commercially available fertiliser blend is best suited to their crop's requirements. -
Taking the mystery out of precision spraying
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)Tully region growers Brian and Jamie Dore are integrating GPS technology with their spot spraying, delivering useful results. -
Taking the next step forward in biofuel technology
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)New research is looking at not only the potential to turn bagasse into biofuel, but also adding value to it by transforming it into advanced forms of biofuels such as jet fuel. -
Taking the next step forward in biofuel technology
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)New research is looking at the potential to turn bagasse into biofuel, and then take a step further by transforming it into products such as jet fuel. -
Taking the next steps with harvest efficiency
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2020)Taking the next steps with harvest efficiency -
Talking to you: Grower survey provides valuable industry insights
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)The results of the 2017 SRA grower survey are in, revealing industry trends with the adoption of farming practices and an assessment of SRA's performance.