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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    Strategic baiting protocols for rodents in sugarcane : Final report STU033
    (Sugar Research and Development Corporation (SRDC), 2003) Ward, D
    This research was undertaken to investigate the perceived problem of secondary poisoning risk to avian predators associated with the use of rodenticides in the Australian sugar industry. Although a minor component of the rodent integrated pest management strategy and used at relatively low levels, there is widespread public concern that their use can significantly impact raptor populations. At present, only anecdotal evidence of secondary poisoning events occurring in raptor populations are available and these relate to the use of Klerat® (active constituent: brodifacoum), a now de-registered rodenticide. Currently, two rodenticides are available for use in sugarcane crop, the acute toxicant Rattoff® (active constituent: 2.5 % zinc phosphide) and the first generation anticoagulant rodenticide Racumin® (active constituent: 0.037 % coumatetralyl). While laboratory trials indicate that raptors have a high toxic threshold to these rodenticides, trials conducted under laboratory conditions cannot reflect the complex processes which lead to secondary poisoning events that occur in the field. Given this, the objective of this project is to provide an ecologically-based field assessment of the risks that the use of rodenticides pose to avian predators in Australian sugarcane producing areas.
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    Sugar Research and Development Corporation scholarship program : Final report SRD014
    (Sugar Research and Development Corporation (SRDC), 2006) Bruce, RC
    The Sugar Research Council (fore-runner of SRDC) was established in November 1987 and in their 1989/90 Annual Report stated “For the first time the Council funded two postgraduate scholarships as part of its human resource development program.” When announcing two more scholarships the next year, their purpose was described as follows: “The regular awarding of postgraduate scholarships is aimed at not only involving universities in research associated with the sugar industry but also with the long term view of creating a pool of highly qualified persons who are acquainted with the industry and who may wish to continue their association later in their career.”
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    Pre-treatment of sugar cane : Final report JCU030
    (2011) Jacob, MV
    This project developed a customised microwave applicator for the pre-treatment of sugar cane. Three undergraduate Engineering students investigated the optimisation of microwave treatment, mechanical and chemical properties. The microwave treatment resulted steam, popping or burning of the sugar cane depending on the power and treatment time. The investigations substantiated that the microwave treatment of the sugar cane soften the strength of the sugar cane. Young’s modulus, yield strength and ultimate strength in compressive state were measured as functions of different microwave-treatment parameters. Results have demonstrated that microwave treatment has resulted in up to an 80% reduction in cane billet mechanical properties including yield strength, ultimate strength, and Young’s modulus. Microwave treatment significantly reduced the compressive strength of sugar cane making it easier to crush and as result around 60% energy can be saved during the crushing process.
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    Report on audit of selected projects at Queensland University of Technology
    (Sugar Research and Development Corporation (SRDC), 2011) Sampson, I
    This report deals with a focussed audit of selected recent projects that are undertaken by Queensland University of Technology with funding provided by SRDC.
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    Sugar Research and Development Corporation scholarship program : Final report STU061
    (BSES, 2008) Bonaventura, P
    In 2007, Palmina received funding to complete a coursework Masters in Communication majoring in Public Relations and Professional Communication at the University of Queensland. As part of the 18 month course, she completed nine subject courses and prepared a thesis titled 'Improving communication between sugarcane industry organisations and growers by introducing new style elements to paper-based publications'. Through the coursework masters and preparation of a thesis, Palmina achieved the objectives of her project, which included building on her existing knowledge and providing skills to enable the improvement of communication within the sugarcane industry