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Improving mill efficiency through rapid analysis methods
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)This project has sought to develop turn-key, diode array benchtop NIR spectroscopy systems for the rapid analysis of sugar factory products. -
Improving nutrient application improves water quality and farm profitability
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2014)The maintenance of good quality water, whether drinking water, river water or ocean water, is in everyone’s interest. Over the last couple of decades, the sugar industry has played a significant part in attempting to address ... -
Improving the nitrogen use efficiency of varieties
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)A range of research activities are underway looking at nutrient inputs and efficiency, and this is being complemented by further research into varietal differences with nitrogen use. -
Improving value chain efficiency through cane cleaning
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)Research is investigating new technology that could transform parts of the sugarcane harvesting and milling process, through a potential new cane-cleaning technology. -
In the field with the central plant breeding team
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2020)In the field with the central plant breeding team. -
Increasing technology and innovation capabilities in the Milling sector
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Increasing technology and innovation capability in the milling sector
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India partnership paving the way for variety improvement
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)A new collaborative partnership between SRA and the Sugarcane Breeding Institute in India is hoped to lead to mutual benefits for both countries. -
Indonesian research project to help protect our sugarcane
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)A collaboration between Australian and international sugarcane researchers is setting a foundation to help protect the Australian industry from an exotic sugarcane disease. -
Industry leaders collaborate to promote sugarcane imidacloprid stewardship program
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2020)Industry leaders collaborate to promote sugarcane imidacloprid stewardship program -
Information and experimentation drive harvest efficiency
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)SRA has worked with harvesting groups across the industry on 43 demonstration trials in 2017, with 60 more planned to follow in 2018. Tully grower Chris Condon and his group were one participant. -
Information and experimentation drive harvest efficiency
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)SRA has worked with harvesting groups across the industry on 43 demonstration trials in 2017, with 60 more planned to follow in 2018. Tully grower Chris Condon and his group were one participant. -
Information sheet : Approved, released and recommended varieties; What is the difference?
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2013)This information sheet explains: -
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 ... -
Information sheet : Best-practice nutrient management
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2022)Modification of the traditional nutrient management guidelines for sugarcane production in Australia has been in progress for the past 10 years. The need for change occurred with a realisation that nutrient management ... -
Information sheet : Burdekin Plant Breeding Program
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2013)The SRA Plant Breeding Program in the Northern region targets the needs of the local sugar industry through the optimised selection and release of more productive and disease-resistant varieties. -
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 : Central Region Variety Development Program
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2022)The SRA Variety Development Program in the Central region targets the needs of the Plane Creek, Mackay and Proserpine sugar industries. -
Information sheet : Changes to biosecurity in the Australian sugar industry
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2022)Biosecurity is the protection of the Australian Sugar Industry from infectious diseases, pests and other biological threats. It is achieved through systems that aim to prevent pest and disease introduction or spread, ... -
Information sheet : Chlorotic streak
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2022)Chlorotic streak is found in all sugarcane growing areas in eastern Australia and can cause serious yield losses, particularly in flood prone or waterlogged parts of the industry. The disease is one of the most widespread ...