Collaboration, capability and development

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Research outcomes: A highly skilled industry workforce with the knowledge and capability to meet current and future needs of the industry. Connected and respected, both domestically and internationally. Motivated industry participants who promote an enthusiastic approach to solving industry issues.

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    Assessment of NutriSmart, a new environmentally friendly fertiliser in the Herbert River sugar-growing region
    (Sugar Research and Development Corporation (SRDC), 2006) Crisp, C
    "In recent years Australian cane growers have sought to maintain viability and world competitiveness in an increasingly tougher export market environment by adopting new farming practises which are more profitable and sustainable” (www.canegrower.com.au). In addition the industry is confronting the ever increasing pressure of potential environmental issues, particularly with regards to nutrient losses and influence on sensitive ecosystems, such as the Great Barrier Reef Lagoon.
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    WATW? : Iterim and final report CGH001
    (Sugar Research and Development Corporation (SRDC), 2007) Kaurila, S
    The primary issue that the WATW? Project addressed was lack of representation of women across all sugar industry sectors, noticeable to all observers, including Government Census 2004. This lack of women’s perspective, and particular skills, often in research, negotiation and networking, has been a factor in some of the thorniest issues which beset the industry: Inward looking, overly politicised, and protectionist. So, the particular perspective and thinking that women may bring to a meeting, a project, and decision making in general, has been lacking, and the industry suffers accordingly.
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    Cultural imprint : final evaluation report
    (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2007) Botha, N; Coutts, J; Plowman, I
    In 2004, the SRDC funded ‘Cultural Imprint’ project, a collaborative joint venture between CSR Sugar, CANEGROWERS Herbert River, the Australian Mechanical Cane Harvesters Association and BSES Ltd. The objectives of the project were to: