Improving harvest efficiency in the Mossman Central Mill area : SRDC Final report

Author	Rudd, A
Date Accessioned	2013-12-12
Date Available	2013-12-12
Issued	2006
Identifier	http://hdl.handle.net/11079/13066
Abstract	The Mossman sugar industry in 2004 was characterised by small farms and small blocks, an excessive kilometer/tonne transport ratio, an aging transport infrastructure with a bin fleet of limited capacity, a decreasing area of supply and a harvest window limited by topography. A project to improve the overall efficiency of the harvest and transport sector of the Mossman sugar industry commenced in 2005. Changes to improve the efficiency were developed through a series of workshops with representatives from the Mossman Central Mill, Mossman CANEGROWERS, the Queensland branch of the Mechanical Cane Harvesters Association and Mossman Agricultural Services. This group looked at a range of payment and harvest management issues. The project was managed through two broad work programs; industry consultation looking at payment options and monitoring of a group of harvesters.
Language	en
Part of Series	Internal Report; 2006 MAS002
Subject	Harvest efficiency
Subject	Mossman
Subject	Harvesting performance
Subject	Harvest payment
Subject	Cane Quality Index (CQI)
Subject	NIR readings
Subject	Harvesting performance indicators
Subject	Harvest Best Practice (HBP)
Subject	Remote harvesting monitoring
Subject	Harvesting costs
Subject	Vision 2010 group
Subject	Farming systems
Subject	Production management
Title	Improving harvest efficiency in the Mossman Central Mill area : SRDC Final report

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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