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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).
Information sheet : Crossing
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2013)
Eyes on herbicides
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2013) Ross, P
Growers will be very aware of the increasing scrutiny the sugarcane industry is under regarding herbicide run-off from farms.
The sugarcane advisors information kit
(2013) Vock, N
The material covered in the Sugarcane Advisors Information Kit includes information drawn from BSES’s Manual of Canegrowing (2000).
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.
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.
Yellow Canopy Syndrome Update
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2013)
Yellow Canopy Syndrome Update, August 2013
Yellow Canopy Syndrome Update
(BSES, 2013)
Yellow Canopy Syndrome Update, May 2013
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.
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.
Exotic weed finds its way to Australia : Red witchweed : Striga asiatica
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2013) Ross, P
Growers will be aware that the Class 1 Declared weed Striga asiatica (red witchweed) is present on a few farms in the Mackay area. Biosecurity Queensland is continuing to survey properties to define the weed’s distribution. To date the weed has been confirmed on four farms.
Information sheet : Sugarcane tissue culture
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2013)
Creating new options for variety release and adoption.
Diseases of Australian sugarcane field guide
(BSES, 2013) Magarey, R
This guide has been designed for practical ‘in-field’ use. Text is kept to a minimum and symbols are used to convey information.
Do I need to apply more or less nitrogen after the fallow?
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2013) Calcino, D
As you’ve read in the previous article, growing a fallow crop can provide a wide range of benefits. Growing legumes in the fallow is a common practice. However, questions remain about the amount of nitrogen (N) available for sugarcane in plant and ratoon crops following legume fallows, and whether N applications to these crops can be reduced.
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.
Yellow Canopy Syndrome Update
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2013)
Yellow Canopy Syndrome Update, October 2013