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Constraints to the adoption of Green Cane Trash Blanketing (GCTB) in central and southern districts : final report BS109S
(1996)Ten focus group meeting were held with sugarcane growers from Proserpine to the New South Wales border to discuss their experiences with green cane trash blanketing (GCTB). The meetings were conducted by the Rural Extension ... -
Construction of synthetic Fiji virus resistance genes for use in sugarcane : SRDC final report BS86S
(1998)Fiji disease of sugarcane, caused by Fiji disease fijivirus (FDV), is one of the most important diseases affecting sugarcane in Australia. FDV is a member of the reovirus family and has a multipartite genome consisting ... -
Continued innovation delivers in the Burdekin
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)Burdekin cane grower Denis Pozzebon says trialling new technology and innovation has led to positive outcomes and improved farm management practices. -
Continuous improvement and innovation workshop : final report WS008
(2005)Reports and programs associated with the sugar industry have highlighted significant needs and opportunities for the industry including: ~ The need for significant performance improvement across all sectors ~ Effective ... -
Control of greyback canegrub by manipulating adult behaviour : SRDC final report BSS205
(BSES, 2000)In the Burdekin, early-planted and early-cut cane is more frequently damaged by greyback canegrub than other classes of cane. Cane height is important in attracting egg-laying greyback beetles and early-planted and early-cut ... -
Control of soldier fly with controlled-release insecticides : final report CO95011
(BSES, 1995)The activity of controlled-release granules against soldier fly larvae was evaluated in laboratory bioassays. Five different active ingredients were tested in a range of granule sizes. The product selected as the most ... -
Controlled release fertilisers under the microscope
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)New research being undertaken by CSIRO is putting controlled release fertilisers, and their potential role in the Australian sugarcane industry, under the microscope. -
Controlled traffic farming systems for the North Coast Grower Group : SRDC Grower Group Innovation Project Final report
(2008)The project aim was to implement and trial farming systems that incorporate the practices of controlled traffic, minimum tillage and crop rotations. The North Coast Grower Group members combined their resources and efforts ... -
Controlled traffic helping improve soil health
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2019)Controlled traffic helping improve soil health -
Controlled-release fertilisers: unravelling the mystery
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)Controlled-release fertilisers (CRFs) have been promoted as an option for reducing nitrogen losses, but a research project is confirming that it is crucial that applications be matched to the needs of the crop in order to ... -
Controlled-traffic study tour of the Birchip cropping group by the NSW farming systems steering committee : SRDC Final report BSS272
(2005)Peter McGuire led the NSW farming systems steering committee and others on a study tour to the Birchip Cropping Group, Victoria and farms serviced by that group. Key learnings from the project include: Greater knowledge ... -
Coordinated effort controls RSD
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)Burdekin grower Paul Sgarbossa shares his views on disease control methods and the success that the district has had controlling Ratoon Stunting Disease. -
Coordinated farm business management for the Australian sugar industry : SRDC Final report BSS217
(2004)The project aimed to raise the profitability of Australian cane growers by improving their FBM skills and resources. -
Cost assessment of the adoption of harvesting best practice (HBP) : ASSCT peer-reviewed paper
(ASSCT, 2019)Using ground speeds and extractor fan speeds recommended by Harvesting Best Practice (HBP) will minimise cane loss and stool damage. While these benefits provide an incentive for growers to request contractors use HBP ... -
Course blazes trails in the amazing race of leadership in agriculture
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)For as long as I can remember, I've wanted to be part of helping drive the Australian agricultural sector - to be one of the many people across Australia helping it to become all it can be. -
Crack detection and durability assessment of low speed sugar mill gears : final report JCU2S
(BSES, 1995)Heavy low speed gearing used by the Australian Sugar Industry is manufactured according to code specifications. These gears fail in several ways with the most common failure modes being the gradual surface fatigue of ... -
CRC Sugar Industry innovation through biotechnology : final report 2B8
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2010)Sugarcane has a highly effective carbohydrate biosynthetic and storage metabolism that has facilitated its use for the production of sucrose. Sugars are increasingly seen as low-cost, renewable organic resources which ... -
Creating discussions, generating curiosity and promoting soil health
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2020)Creating discussions, generating curiosity and promoting soil health -
Crop investigation into grain; legume crops suitable for incorporation into a cane rotation : SRDC final report CG009
(SRDC, 1998)Funding was obtained from the Australian Government Sugar Research and Development Corporation (SRDC) to undertake a feasibility study into opportunities for grain and legume crop industries in the coastal sugar ...