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A guide to characterising Australian sugarcane soils
(CRC, 2003) Eldridge, SM
The purpose of this book is to help those who are variously responsible for developing, promulgating or implementing advice on how to best manage sugar soils in an agronomic context. In particular, it emphasises the importance of detailed knowledge of soils and describes how to select a research site and characterise a soil. The book provides contemporary understanding of the main soils of the sugar industry, how to recognise them and their key properties, how they behave, and how they should be managed. CRC Sugar is proud to have been able to sponsor the development of the book. We trust that it will prove a valuable resource for those whose task it is to ensure a healthy and sustainable future for the soils of the sugar lands.
Best-practice surface drainage for low-lying sugarcane lands Herbert District
(BSES, 2006) Reghenzani, JR; Roth, CR
A manual for extensionists and practitioners.
Soil-specific nutrient management guidelines for sugarcane production in the Bundaberg District
(BSES, 2007) Schroeder, B; Panitz, J; Wood, A; Moody, P; Salter, B
In 2003 and 2006 soil reference booklets for the Herbert and Proserpine districts respectively, entitled Soil Specific Management Guidelines for Sugarcane Production were produced for cane growers. Those booklets described the basic principles of soil management and presented nutrient guidelines for a range of soils. We are now in the position to present a similar booklet aimed at soil-specific nutrient management in the Bundaberg district. This is based on a methodology developed within an SRDC-funded project (Improved nutrient management in the Australian sugar industry) and research conducted in the area as part of an Envirofund project (Improved adoption of best-practice nutrient management: Bundaberg Sugar Industry).
Yellow Canopy Syndrome Update
(BSES, 2013)
Yellow Cane Update, April 2013
Information sheet : Herbert Plant Breeding Program
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2013)
The SRA Plant Breeding Program in the Herbert region targets the needs of the local sugar industry through the optimised selection and release of more productive and disease-resistant varieties.
CaneConnection Spring 2013
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2013)
Full edition of CaneConnection, Spring 2013
Welcome to the second edition of CaneConnection
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2013) Ward, A
With the crush now completed we focus on the new crop and laying the foundations to maximising productivity and profitability in the coming season. For every cropping cycle, obtaining the maximum yield potential starts with the fallow. In this edition of CaneConnection we discuss some of the key considerations during this important phase. We also review what the latest research says about how much nitrogen should be applied after the fallow. Likewise in the ratoon crops, good weed and nutrient management underpins future success and as such we have some helpful stories focusing on these areas.
Yellow Canopy Syndrome Update
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2013)
Yellow Canopy Syndrome Update, August 2013
Information sheet : How to order sugarcane tissue culture
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2013)
An SRA biotechnology innovation for rapid, large-scale production of clean sugarcane seed cane.
Using diuron-based herbicides? Know your no-spray periods
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2013) Ross, P
Following the Australian Pest and Veterinary Medicines Authority APVMA review of diuron, the APVMA permit PER 13874 which allowed for the phase out of old stock of diuron-based products has now expired. This means that all diuron-based herbicides should be used as per their new product label instructions.
Yellow Canopy Syndrome Update
(BSES, 2013)
Yellow Canopy Syndrome Update, March 2013
It's planting time and diseases are waiting to attack
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2013) Ogden-Brown, J
With spring planting approaching, it is important that growers are aware of the soil-borne diseases that could affect their overall crop performance. The two diseases that could have the most impact are pineapple sett rot and pachymetra root rot. By understanding the diseases, you can plan to prevent and control the diseases to maximise emergence and crop yield.
Yellow Canopy Syndrome Update
(BSES, 2013)
The Professional Extension and Communication Unit (Unit), BSES continues to coordinate a working group of technical experts including entomology, pathology and agronomy researchers from BSES and staff from Cane Productivity Services groups to identify, in a systematic and rigorous manner, the cause of the yellowing observed in cane crops in the Mulgrave, Tully, Herbert and Burdekin regions.
Yellow Canopy Syndrome Update
(BSES, 2013)
Yellow Canopy Syndrome Update, May 2013
Information sheet : Central Region Plant Breeding Program
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2013)
The SRA Plant Breeding Program in the Central region targets the needs of the Plane Creek, Mackay and Proserpine sugar industries.
Information sheet : Assessing the sugar content of a crop for managing the harvesting sequence
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2013)
The Commercial Cane Sugar (CCS) of a crop can vary due to the variety; age of the crop; arrowing; and moisture; nutrient; or temperature stress. Growers can use a refractometer prior to each harvesting round to enable them to select blocks to harvest with potentially higher CCS to maximise whole-farm sugar yield.
Changes to biosecurity within the Queensland sugarcane industry
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2013) Ogden-Brown, J
The sugar industry has a long history of working with governments to prevent the spread of serious pests and diseases, and to manage incursions or outbreaks.
Welcome to the first edition of CaneConnection
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2013) Ward, A
In this edition we cover a variety of seasonally relevant issues as well as an update on our work into understanding Yellow Canopy Syndrome.
Understanding soil organic matter and why it's important
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2013) Hussey, B
Increasing soil organic matter is widely regarded as beneficial to soil function and fertility. In agricultural production systems, it is integral to sustainable farming.
Efficient pumps : keeping your costs down
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2013) Davis, M
Knowing how much a pump costs to run and how efficiently it is pumping makes it easier to decide what to change. Replacing a pump is a significant investment, but poorly performing pumps could be costing more to run than the cost of replacement.