Browsing by Subject "Nutrient management"
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Development of an Educational Package for Canegrowers on Efficient Nutrient Management : final report BSS204
(1999)The aim of this project was to facilitate responsible nutrient management for the sugar industry by providing extension support in the form of a training course for canegrowers. This educational package will enable growers ... -
Final report - SRDC project BSS268 - Accelerating the adoption of best-practice nutrient management in the Australian sugar industry
(2010)This project BSS268 developed further the SIX EASY STEPS program, including additional compentents to its integrated package. It aimed to accelerate the adoption of sustainable nutrient management by: 1: Improving knowledge ... -
Final report SRDC Project CG013 Growers working together to improve water quality in the Herbert Sugar Industry
(2008)The sugarcane area of the Herbert River district is located adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef (GBR). The quality of water entering the GBR lagoon from the Herbert district is one of the most important environmental issues ... -
Growers continue interest in SIX EASY STEPS(TM)
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)SIX EASY STEPS(TM) is a science-based nutrient management tool that enables the adoption of best practice nutrient management on-farm. It is acknowledged as industry best-practice of nutrient management to optimise ... -
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 ... -
Nutrient management from variable rate technology in a control traffic system by the Oakenden Grower Group : SRDC Grower Group Innovation Project final report
(2008)The aim of the project is to determine the benefits of nutrient management system in a controlled traffic farming enterprise in an environmentally sustainable manner. The project will determine the cost benefits by comparing ... -
Optimisation of nutrient management of the Queensland sugar industry : SRDC final report BSS176
(2002)This project, BSS176, set out to give the sugar industry an indication of how bringing nitrogen rates back to within BSES recommended levels would not only save production costs, but also improve ccs, thus improving ... -
Report for terrain natural resource management : delivery of six easy steps and integrated weed management workshops throughout the terrain region
(2011)As part of the Reef Rescue project, BSES Limited has two contracts with Terrain Natural Resource Management involving the delivery of specific extension services to the sugar cane industry in the Terrain region sugarcane ... -
Report for terrain natural resource management extension officer support services to cane farmers in the Herbert and Tully region
(2011)As part of the Reef Rescue project, BSES Limited has two contracts with Terrain Natural Resource Management involving the delivery of specific extension services to the sugar cane industry in the Terrain region sugarcane ... -
Report on evaluation of nutrient enhancement of biodunder for cane growth
(1992)Three yield trials were conducted to evaluate strategies for the use of biodunder as a fertiliser for sugarcane. Cane growth in the trials was adversely affected by the weather, which was dry in summer, followed by ... -
Research continues to inform nitrogen use efficiency
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)Sugar Research Australia plays a pivotal role investing in and researching activities related to nitrogen use. One of these current investments through the University of Southern Queensland is providing information to ... -
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.