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Mill data analysis identifies key productivity drivers
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
The project demonstrated the yield benefits for growers who regularly obtained clean seed. A research project is using mill data to help inform and improve on-farm productivity, delivering benefit along the value chain for both growers and millers.
Mill retrofit could improve efficiency
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016) Kent, G
The six-roll mill is used almost exclusively by the Australian industry for juice extraction because it achieves higher throughput and performance than most other mill designs. However, it has the disadvantage of higher capital, maintenance and operating costs.
New tool to deliver informed harvest decisions
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
Harvesting is a very large part of the total cost of production of sugarcane, and if not done well, the loss of value through the harvest and transport operation can exceed the 'visible' costs of harvesting.
Seed project investigates biological controls for disease
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
A new small-scale research project is investigating the use of biological controls in sugarcane that could help encourage growth and reduce the impact from some diseases.
Learning from the overseas experience
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
SRA has approved funding for this project to commence in the latter half of 2015, which will look to bring some of the efficiencies of overseas milling operations to benefit Australian factories.
Milling research delivered direct to industry
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
Milling researchers have hit the road in early 2016 to bring the latest research findings and information to the millers of the Australian sugarcane industry.
Overseas factories share options for efficiency
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
It is well known that farmers like to look over the fence to see what innovations their neighbours are up to. And while it is nowhere near as easy for millers to "look over the fence", a current project looking inside several overseas sugar factories is unearthing potential efficiencies that could be incorporated into Australian sugar mills.
New research project into sugarcane harvest losses builds momentum
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
A holistic research program is looking at the vexed challenge of sugarcane harvest losses right along the value chain. A major new research program is tackling the challenge of reducing the loss of sugarcane associated with mechanical harvesting, a problem that has been estimated to cost the Australian sugarcane industry $150 million per year.
Building a bio-based industry upon the foundation of the cane industry
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016) Dunn, K
Second generation biofuels using lignocellulosic biomass such as bagasse as the renewable feedstock have the potential to produce fuels on a large enough scale to meet a significant fraction of national demand while avoiding the use of feedstocks which compete with food production.
Total Research Investment for the Milling Sector
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
List of projects.
SRA Performance Report sets a benchmark in accountability
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
Sugar Research Australia (SRA) has developed and released its first Performance Report, for the period ending 30 June 2015, which details the achievements and progress of the Australian sugarcane industry's owned corporation for research, development and extension
Welcome to MillingMatters
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016) Pfeffer, B
Wecome to the third edition of SRA's MillingMatters publication. This magazine continues to provide important updates on research activities in the milling sector, and in this edition there is a strong focus on the extra income that can be realised through value adding.
New precision agriculture manual helps put even more information at growers' fingertips
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
Sugar Research Australia (SRA) has released a new manual that is aiming to hasten the uptake of precision agriculture technology in the Australian sugarcane industry. The manual, Precision agriculture for the sugarcane industry, looks at all aspects of this modern farming technology and practice and provides useful advice for growers who are looking to invest as well as for those who are already using precision agriculture.
Welcome to MillingMatters
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
Welcome to the fourth edition of Milling Matters magazine. The purpose of this magazine is to provide updates on milling research activity for SRA's milling investors. SRA invests in a range of milling research projects, including projects that are internal (conducted by SRA researchers), and those that are external (conducted by other researchers).
Welcome to MillingMatters
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016) Pfeffer, B
Welcome to the fifth edition of Milling Matters magazine. Sugar Research Australia (SRA) produces this publication twice each year to update our investors on research and other activity that is occurring for the milling sector via SRA.
Getting the value from milling statistics
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016) Pfeffer, B
Sugar Research Australia has published a guide to milling statistics for the 2014 season, providing a document that gives a comprehensive run-down on last year's crush.
Climate forecasting to improve nitrogen management in the Wet Tropics
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016) Rodman, G; Skocaj, D
SRA researcher Danielle Skocaj's PhD thesis investigated the impact of climatic conditions on Tully sugarcane yields and nitrogen fertiliser requirements. She found that climate forecasting can be used to predict N fertiliser requirements for ratoon crops.
Updated traits to maximise profitability along the value chain
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
An extensive consultation process involving an industry reference group has helped determine a new approach for selecting sugarcane varieties as part of the Sugar Research Australia (SRA) plant breeding program.
New milling research investment kicks off
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
Three new milling-related research project have begun in 2016, as part of the most recent round of investment announced by Sugar Research Australia earlier this year.
Research looks to improve shelf-life of bagasse stockpiles
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
A recently completed project has looked closely at what is happening inside bagasse stockpiles in order to provide information that would allow millers to more efficiently and sustainably store this important resource.