Browsing Completed projects and reports by Author "Sugar Research and Development Corporation"
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Adopting systems approaches to water and nutrient management for future cane production in the Burdekin SRDC Research Project CSE020 final report
CSIRO; Sugar Research and Development Corporation; BSES; Thorburn, P (2008)There is concern about environmental impacts of cropping in catchments of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, especially losses of nitrogen (N) and herbicides from cropping systems. Sugarcane production in the Burdekin region ... -
Assessment of NutriSmart, a new environmentally friendly fertiliser in the Herbert River sugar-growing region
Crisp, C (Sugar Research and Development Corporation (SRDC), 2006)"In recent years Australian cane growers have sought to maintain viability and world competitiveness in an increasingly tougher export market environment by adopting new farming practises which are more profitable and ... -
Building capacity to lead and implement regional transformation in the sugar industry : Final report CSR029
Livingstone, G (Sugar Research and Development Corporation (SRDC), 2004)This project arose from an emerging need to increase the capacity of leaders at all levels of the Australian Sugar Industry and its supporting communities. Specifically, the industry was going through a period of substantial ... -
Building grower capacity in steps : Final report REL001
Roberts, K (Sugar Research and Development Corporation (SRDC), 2008)When research began with this group, the group had two main aims. One was to have an outward focus by expanding and become involved with the industry and community and the other to continue with innovative farm trials. ... -
CANEGROWERS strategy for women and teams : Final report CMC001
McGowan, C; Deguara, J; Mullins, R (Sugar Research and Development Corporation (SRDC), 2007)This report outlines the results of a project to address the issue of women in leadership roles with the sugar industry in Queensland. The aim of the project was to increase participation of women and other members of ... -
Conflict over land use - urban development or sugar farms? : occasional paper 01/99
Palu, L (Sugar Research and Development Corporation (SRDC), 1999)The Sugar Research and Development Corporation (SRDC) funds research and development projects aimed at improving industry competitiveness. Urbanisation has been identified as a threat to the Australian sugar industry’s ... -
Continuous improvement and innovation workshop : final report WS008
Tims, J (2005)Reports and programs associated with the sugar industry have highlighted significant needs and opportunities for the industry including: ~ The need for significant performance improvement across all sectors ~ Effective ... -
Developing the vision of the Tully Sugar Industry : Final report CG002
Lucy, P (Sugar Research and Development Corporation (SRDC), 2004)The project was successful in involving the community and industry sectors in a project which addressed the viability of an important industry facing a crisis. Community involvement provided an increased level of understanding ... -
Environmentally sound phosphorus management for sugarcane soils : final report on SRDC Project no CSS3S
Bramley, RGV; Edis, RB; White, RE; Wood, AW (1998)A field and laboratory-based survey of the behaviour of phosphorus (P) was carried out on the soils of the lower Herbert River catchment, and sediments derived from them. The aim was to explore the factors governing P ... -
Evaluation of selected project clusters in the R&D portfolio : Final report BCA002
Chudleigh, P; Lai, J; Simpson, S; White, B (Sugar Research and Development Corporation (SRDC), 2010)This report presents the results of economic analyses of clusters of investments within the Sugar Research & Development Corporation’s (SRDC’s) research and development portfolio. -
Farm health and safety tools for the Sugar FMS framework : Final report FMS008
Pawsey, M; Holloway, S (Sugar Research and Development Corporation (SRDC), 2006)The main issue being addressed by this project was a practical need for workplace health and safety (WHS) information specific to the sugar industry, a complex issue only lightly addressed within the environmentally ... -
Final report - SRDC project BSS268 - Accelerating the adoption of best-practice nutrient management in the Australian sugar industry
Schroeder, BL; Moody, P; Wood, A (2010)This project BSS268 developed further the SIX EASY STEPS program, including additional compentents to its integrated package. It aimed to accelerate the adoption of sustainable nutrient management by: 1: Improving knowledge ... -
Generation Next Forum : Townsville evaluation report
Phillips, C (2006)The Generation Next Forum resulted in approximately fifty young people from all sectors of the Australian Sugar Industry identifying practical commitments they could contribute to the future of the industry. The Generation ... -
Implementing methods for wider industry adoption : SRDC final report CSE009
Jakku, E; Everingham, Y; Inman-Bamber, G; Thorburn, P (2007)Many of the challenges that the sugarcane industry faces are complex systems issues and R&D addressing these issues requires the active participation of industry stakeholders. A deeper understanding of processes that ... -
Improved environmental outcomes and profitability through innovative management of nitrogen SRDC research project CSE011 final report
Thorburn, P; Webster, T; Biggs, J; Biggs. I; Park, S (2008)Nitrogen (N) fertiliser additions are an important contributor to productivity and profitability in intensive farming systems, including sugarcane production. However, applying N increases losses of N to the environment, ... -
Improved selection systems and data analysis in sugarcane breeding programs : SRDC final report BSS250
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Maintaining and enhancing core skills and capabilities within the NSWSMC, for a sustainable NSW sugar industry : Final report NSC004
Messiter, GM; Beattie, RN (Sugar Research and Development Corporation (SRDC), 2004)This report describes a 3 year project to improve industry competitiveness by maintaining and enhancing core skills and capabilities within the NSW sugar industry. The project commenced in July 2001. Seven major objectives ... -
monitoring and evaluation manual for researchers
Agtrans Research and Consulting; Sugar Research and Development Corporation (Agtrans Research, 2010)An impact evaluation framework encompasses a cohesive structure for evaluating research investment at project, program and portfolio levels with accountability as the prime purpose. An impact framework would normally ... -
Nitrate retention at depth under sugarcane in Far North Queensland Wet Tropics
Rasiah, V; Armour, JD; Menzies, NW; Heiner, DH; Don, MJ (2002)Nitrogen mass-balance studies for sugarcane grown on Ferrosols (Krasnozem) in the Far North Queensland (FNQ) wet tropics have shown 30 to 50 kg N/ha/yr of the applied fertiliser+N leached below the root-zone (<0.75 m) as ... -
Pre-treatment of sugar cane : Final report JCU030
Jacob, MV (2011)This project developed a customised microwave applicator for the pre-treatment of sugar cane. Three undergraduate Engineering students investigated the optimisation of microwave treatment, mechanical and chemical properties. ...