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Literature review of methods of improving the germination of sugarcane : SRDC final report BSS208
(2000)Sugarcane is propagated from vegetative cuttings of the stalk (setts or billets). The cuttings can be planted by hand or through mechanical whole-stalk or billet planters. Billet planters have given variable results ... -
Local data gives the full picture on water quality
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2019)Local data gives the full picture on water quality -
Local industries to drive the improvement of harvesting practices
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2014)Each year the Australian sugar industry incurs avoidable cane losses during the harvesting process. Two new Regional Applied Research (RAR) projects, funded by SRA and led by productivity services groups with their local ... -
Long term focus on improvement in the Wet Tropics
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)Mossman farmer Drew Watson says the well-known Tully saying 'no drain, no cane' has strong application in the Wet Tropics and drainage improvement should be one of the first steps in improving farm efficiency. -
Long-term assessment of fallow crops shows potential for cash legumes
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)A long-term research project has improved the understanding of fallow cash crops in the sugarcane farming system in the Burdekin. -
Long-term strategy delivers results for Heidke family
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)The Heidke family of the Hummock area have made a number of long-term investments including lateral irrigation and fallow management options. These have delivered efficiencies and productivity to their business. -
Looking at how mill by-products stack up
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2019)Looking at how mill by-products stack up -
Looking at the big picture with water quality
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)Looking at the big picture with water quality -
Looking at the big picture with water quality
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Looking for new weed management systems
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)Weed management is one of the important factors that contributes to a successful farm management plan. With continued scrutiny on diuron, how do some of the alternative herbicides stack up in the Wet Tropics? -
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 ...