Browsing by Author "Pfeffer, B"
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A look into the biology of sugarcane soils reveals lost yield potential
Pfeffer, B (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)A research project currently underway is looking at the complex collection of living organisms in sugarcane soils and their relationship to productivity. -
A piece-by-piece look into Mr Average cane bin
Pfeffer, B (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)This season, the Isis Central Sugar Mill has dissected three bins to examine extraneous matter levels. -
Adding value to ash
Pfeffer, B (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)A newly completed project conducted by Southern Cross University (SCU) and Australian Bio Refining has provided information that could help sugar mills redefine some of their 'waste' products as a valuable resource. -
Anniversary marks 10 years of tackling the smut challenge
Pfeffer, B (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)This June is 10 years since sugarcane smut was first detected within the east coast cane industry. A decade on, we take a look back at that challenge and how the industry has handled this major disease incursion. -
Better data and tools to help inform best outcome for harvesting
Pfeffer, B (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)It is a complex numbers game as growers, harvesting operators, and millers work toward improving harvesting efficiency. SRA's Brad Pfeffer spoke to farmer and harvester operator Michael Brombal about meeting this challenge. -
Building soil health one step at a time
Pfeffer, B (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2019)Building soil health one step at a time -
Cane gamble pays off at Casino
Pfeffer, B (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2019)Cane gamble pays off at Casino -
Centre pivot investment delivering yield and cost savings
Pfeffer, B (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2019)Centre pivot investment delivering yield and cost savings -
Chasing efficiency and productivity at Bundaberg
Pfeffer, B (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)Bundaberg farmers Mark and Brian Pressler are hopeful of obtaining about a five-year pay-off period for an investment in new irrigation infrastructure, and so far the results have been encouraging. -
CLEAN team improving harvest efficiency at Isis
Pfeffer, B (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)A collaborative effort between the mill, growers, harvester operators and researchers is delivering productivity and profitability outcomes for the local industry at Isis. Isis mill Chief Field Officer Paul Nicol knows ... -
Controlled traffic helping improve soil health
Pfeffer, B (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2019)Controlled traffic helping improve soil health -
Coordinated effort controls RSD
Pfeffer, B (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. -
Digging down into the function of sugarcane roots
Pfeffer, B (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)A new project is looking at sugarcane roots in relation to genetics, environment, and management, and working toward important new information for the Australian sugarcane industry. -
Diversification and innovation help ride the industry ups and downs
Pfeffer, B (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)The Puglisi family at Mossman have plenty of irons in the fire with their diversified business, but at the heart of their operation is ensuring their business is productive and profitable. -
Early crop forecasts could help improve nitrogen use efficiency
Pfeffer, B (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)New research in the Wet Tropics is looking at how climate models and the La Nina weather pattern can help predict the size of the crop for the coming year. -
Engineering solutions improve farming system
Pfeffer, B (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2019)Engineering solutions improve farming system -
Expansion and improvement to target long-term vision
Pfeffer, B (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)The Greensill family at Bundaberg is taking a long-term view of expansion and investment to ensure their agribusiness is set-up for long term profitability and sustainability. -
Fat cattle and big cane - nutritrion just one piece of the puzzle
Pfeffer, B (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2019)Fat cattle and big cane - nutritrion just one piece of the puzzle -
Fertigation delivers quantum leap forward in efficiency and productivity
Pfeffer, B (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)The switch from furrow irrigation to an automated drip fertigation system is delivering a massive jump in productivity and water use efficiency for MSF Sugar’s Mousa Farms near Mareeba on the Atherton Tableland.