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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    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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    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.