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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    Defeating the Autumn predictability barrier : SRDC Final report JCU027
    (SRDC, 2009) Everingham, Y
    The success of an Australian sugarcane cropping season depends on rainfall and the ability to forecast it. The benefits associated with long range rainfall forecasts to reduce the risk and uncertainty associated with decisions impacted by rainfall variability has become increasingly recognized by industry. There are several crucial decisions that must be finalised by March and are severely effected by climate conditions during September to November. These types of decisions had to be made without the aid of climate forecasting technologies owing to the autumn predictability barrier, or, more formally, the austral autumn persistence barrier. Around March, April and May traditional rainfall indicators like the southern oscillation index (SOI) and the Niño 3.4 index are unable to reliably forecast across the autumn time zone. To help industry improve preparation for the season ahead, a forecasting system that could provide reliable forecasts about end of season rainfall, early in the year, was needed.
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    How will climate change impact climate variability in sugarcane growing regions? : SRDC Final report JCU032
    (SRDC, 2012) Everingham, Y
    Sugarcane is the fastest growing, largest biomass and highest sucrose accumulated agricultural crop today that offers a valuable contribution to delivering a sustainable future (Skocaj, 2013). Aside from cereal crops, sugarcane is the largest contributor of carbohydrates for human consumption and the conversion of sugarcane to raw sugar produces a wide variety of important by-products such as bioenergy, biofuels, bioplastics, paper, animal feed and synthetic fertilizers. Climate is a key driver of sugarcane production and its by-products. Given the significant contribution sugarcane production systems make to economic growth and development, especially in poor countries where sugarcane contributes to the economy, it is critical to understand how this production system will be impacted by climate change.
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    QNR-3 the Australian On-line Agrometeorological Information Service (SILO)
    (Land and Water Resources Research and Development Corporation, 2000)
    Australian agriculture operates in an extremely variable climate that impacts on productivity, profitability and resource condition. This climate variability, in conjunction with declining terms of trade, has driven farmers to seek tools and data that will provide them with a competitive advantage and improved resource sustainability. As such, the use of meteorological data in agricultural decision making is increasing. The uses range from a simple reading of a weather forecast before cutting hay to a nation-wide pasture simulation and extension programme like the Climate Variability in Agriculture Program (CVAP) funded QPI-201 project (Brook 1996) and Aussie GRASS2 (Carter et al. 2000).
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    Investment analyses for the Managing Climate Variability Program
    (2007) Agtrans Research and Consulting; AGEC Consulting
    The Managing Climate Variability Program (MCVP) managed by Land and Water Australia (LWA) is scheduled to be completed by June 2007. In accord with LWA policy, the impact of the program required assessment and the impacts subjected to a cost benefit analysis (CBA). At the same time, prospective analyses were required to demonstrate potential benefits from new investment in a second phase of MCVP that would commence later in 2007. Four impact analyses were carried out, all including a cost benefit analysis. The first two were analyses of historical investments. The second two were prospective investments that could be considered for future investment by MCVP. The four analyses were: 1. Investment Performance of the Managing Climate Variability Program 2. Example of Analysis of a Natural Resource Management Impact 3. Prospective Analysis of Increased Forecast Skill 4. Prospective Analysis of Further Investment in Yield Prophet Assumptions for valuing benefits were made in a consistently conservative manner in all four analyses. Sensitivity analyses were conducted for those variables that were thought to be uncertain or key drivers of the investment criteria. Ratings were given to the confidence in each analysis. The ratings included one for the coverage of benefits and a second for the degree of certainty in the assumptions.
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    Climate change and the Australian Sugarcane Industry : impacts, adaptation and R&D opportunities
    (2008) Park, S; Creighton, C; Howden, M
    Australia is facing continuing climate change (IPCC 2007). The Agriculture and Food Policy Reference Group (2006) considers that without adequate preparation, climate change could have serious implications for sustainable agriculture and rural communities in Australia. This SRDC funded scoping study has been undertaken to provide a preliminary analysis of the impacts of climate change on the east coast sugar producing regions of Australia, and to identify the knowledge needs and the adaptation options available to the sugarcane industry to address climate change. The study was conducted in a consultative manner with sugarcane industry stakeholders representing all sectors of the industry attending workshops held in Maryborough and Brisbane during the period January to March 2007.
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    Global change : helping inform the Australian sugar industry on potential impacts, possible adaptation strategies and best bet investment of R&D
    (2007) Park, S; Howden, M
    Australia is facing some degree of continuing global change (IPCC 2007) (referred to as climate change in this report, and including climate variables and atmospheric gases). The Agriculture and Food Policy Reference Group (2006) considers that without adequate preparation, climate change could have serious implications for sustainable agriculture in Australia. Changes to current practices are therefore required to accommodate climatic changes and ensure future sustainability of the industry in its present location. This challenge will require capacity building to help stakeholders interpret projections, consider impacts and risks and develop and adopt adaptation strategies to address climate change. It is also necessary to identify knowledge gaps to guide future R&D investment.