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Maintaining access to foreign germplasm by developing methods to detect unidentified viruses in sugarcane in quarantine : SRDC final report BS116S
(1998)Four types of gneeric tests for detecting unidentified viruses in plants were trialed for their suitability for sugarcane. The tests were; double stranded RNA (dsRNA) analysis, sap inoculation of indicator plants, sap ... -
Maintaining and enhancing core skills and capabilities within the NSWSMC, for a sustainable NSW sugar industry : Final report NSC004
(Sugar Research and Development Corporation (SRDC), 2004)This report describes a 3 year project to improve industry competitiveness by maintaining and enhancing core skills and capabilities within the NSW sugar industry. The project commenced in July 2001. Seven major objectives ... -
Making sure growers get the best spraying advice
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2014)SRA plays an important role in upskilling the advisor community with the latest research findings and practical advice so that they can deliver the best advice on-farm for better results. -
Making the connections from Cane to Creek
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)SRA is working with Fishery Falls grower Len Parisi, and other growers, to improve nutrient management and increase understanding of water quality science in a new project based in the Russell-Mulgrave catchment in the Wet ... -
Making the good better
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)When it comes to putting in place a new farming system in order to improve soil health and gain the associated benefits, it can seem a long and arduous journey. But for those who have implemented the learnings of the Sugar ... -
Making the most of the SIX EASY STEPS nutrient management program
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)The SIX EASY STEPS program is recognised as the basis for best practice nutrient management in the Australian sugar industry. Ongoing learning and continuous improvement are fundamental to the program. -
Making your life easier with nutrient management plans
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)Planning is a large part of successful farm management. For growers to achieve the best results on their farm under a range of conditions and circumstances, planning is a necessity. In some cases, planning involves going ... -
Making your life easier with nutrient management plans
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)Always plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark. Richard Cushing -
Management of furrow irrigation to improve water use efficiency and sustain the groundwater resource
(2004)The Burdekin Delta region depends on groundwater for irrigation and urban supply. Therefore, any adverse impacts on the groundwater resource are undesirable. Field studies were implemented to improve knowledge and ... -
Management of greyback canegrub in sugarcane; from research to practice : SRDC Final Project Report BSS223
(BSES, 2002)This project was designed to involve and educate growers and advisory staff of the long-term benefits and increased profitability of greyback canegrub IPM systems. The project facilitated the adoption of IPM principles ... -
Management strategies for drip irrigation systems in sugarcane : SRDC Final report BS64S
(1998)Two drip irrigation trials were conducted on clay (krasnozem) and sandy loam (gley podzolic) soils to investigate the optimum positioning of drip irrigation tape for effective irrigation on contrasting soil types. Further ... -
Management strategies for rhyparida in southern Queensland : SRDC final report BSS236
(BSES, 2002)Larvae of rhyparida beetles bore into the bases of newly ratooning shoots, causing dead hearts. Very minor damage will kill 'surplus' shoots. More intense damage appears to set plant growth back and cause some yield loss. ... -
Managing farm safety in the sugar industry field sector
(Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC), 2002)It is a sad fact that rural industry contributes more than its fair share of workplace accidents and fatalities. Statistically, farming is one of the most hazardous industries in Australia. RIRDC has been actively supporting ... -
Managing poor drainage and waterlogging to improve sugarcane yields
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2014)Excess water in the form of flooding or waterlogging can have serious impacts on crop growth. -
Managing the plant protection aspects of the canelands rural/urban interface
(BSES, 1997)Australia is a highly urbanised country with an ever-increasing urban population. As the cities expand, they continue to encroach upon areas of rural land use. The result is a constantly moving interface between urban and ... -
Manual of procedures for the control of BSES Limited varieties: variety audit, DNA fingerprinting and plant breeder's rights
(2004)Plant Breeders' Rights (PBR) is designed to protect industry investment in Plant breeding. Currently it protects the equity of growers and millers continuing to support plant improvement through the 'Service Fee'. However, ... -
Map-based chromosome and trait tagging in sugarcane using cytological and RFLP markers
(1999)Sugarcane is a complex aneuploid, polyploid, interspecific hybrid. At the time that this project began, molecular mapping in sugarcane was in its infancy and was only being attempted in interspecific crosses or within the ... -
Masterclasses in soil health and soil biology for the sugar industry : Final report 2016/025
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)A total of 252 sugar growers, productivity services staff and others attended a series of Master Classes in Soil Health/Soil Biology that were held in 2017 and 2018. During those classes they had the opportunity to see ...