Farming systems and production management

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Research outcomes: Growers and harvesters benefit from the ongoing research in productivity improvement, production management and agronomical techniques. Developed technologies and management practices that enhance productivity and demonstrate a high rate of return on investment.

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    Establishing the second crop cycle into permanent beds : SRDC Final report BSS306
    (2010) Hussey, B
    The 'establishing the second crop cycle into permanent beds' project operated over a 3-year period from 2007 until 2010. The project aimed to assist growers who had adopted controlled traffic to re-establish a second crop cycle into the permanent beds. To do this, the project used a participatory action learning model where grower groups where formed and grower learnt from growers' experiences.
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    A new cropping system for the Central district : SRDC Final report BSS269
    (2009) Hussey, B
    The project aimed to facilitate establishment of new cropping system trials with both existing and new productivity groups by providing equipment and technical guidance; develop best practice guidelines for dual-row cropping systems; develop 'cost of production comparison models' and a 'system change-over kit' to facilitate decision making and system change; monitor and evaluate the environmental performance of the system in terms of run-off water quality; target 1000 ha planted under the new cropping system by 2008; and conduct state-wide extension in year 4. The activities undertaken to meet these objectives are discussed.
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    Increased adoption of efficient sustainable irrigation practices by Australian canegrowers : SRDC Final report BS127S
    (1997) Holden, JR; Hussey, B; Shannon, EL
    SRDC funded the three-year project 'Increased Adoption of Efficient, Sustainable Irrigation Practices by Australian Canegrowers in July 1994. The broad objectives of the project were to; Determine perceived limits to adoption of more efficient irrigation practices; Increase grower awareness of the benefits of more efficient water use; Research and develop a technical package for more efficient irrigation techniques; Demonstrate and promote best irrigation practice for irrigation of sugarcane. The overall aim was to: 'improve productivity, profitability and sustainability of canegrowing through increased adoption of efficient irrigation techniques by Australian canegrowers."