Climate change and the Australian Sugarcane Industry : impacts, adaptation and R&D opportunities

Author	Park, S
Author	Creighton, C
Author	Howden, M
Date Accessioned	2013-10-17
Date Available	2013-10-17
Issued	2008
Identifier	http://hdl.handle.net/11079/12710
Abstract	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.
Language	en
Part of Series	Internal Report; 2008 SRD011
Subject	Climate change
Subject	Review
Subject	Climate variability
Subject	Research needs
Subject	Climate adaptation
Subject	Value chain
Subject	Knowledge gaps
Subject	Climate forecasting
Subject	Climate risks
Subject	Adaptation strategies
Subject	Farming systems
Subject	Production management
Title	Climate change and the Australian Sugarcane Industry : impacts, adaptation and R&D opportunities

Farming systems and production management [226]
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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