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Long-term strategy delivers results for Heidke family
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
The Heidke family of the Hummock area have made a number of long-term investments including lateral irrigation and fallow management options. These have delivered efficiencies and productivity to their business.
2014 variety wrap-up
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2014)
At this time of year SRA’s Plant Breeding team is in the final stages of harvesting, measuring and recording all variety trials. The focus will shortly turn to the analysis of trial results in preparation for next year’s ...
Making the connections from Cane to Creek
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
SRA is working with Fishery Falls grower Len Parisi, and other growers, to improve nutrient management and increase understanding of water quality science in a new project based in the Russell-Mulgrave catchment in the Wet ...
Going solo - thanks to ingenuity and innovation
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
He is 26 years old, but Bowen farmer David Richardson already has a decade of full time farming under his belt - something that is proving to be a valuable asset with the family being the only cane growers in the local region.
Irrigation : one of the keys to reaching yield potential
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2014)
Sugarcane grows fastest under conditions of adequate moisture, sunlight and temperatures over 24°C. Growth measurements of over 40 mm per day have been recorded. In the absence of growth restraints such as weeds, pests, ...
Managing poor drainage and waterlogging to improve sugarcane yields
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2014)
Excess water in the form of flooding or waterlogging can have serious impacts on crop growth.
Welcome to the summer edition of CaneConnection
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)
With the harvest complete for most regions, this issue takes a look back at some innovative and modern farm practices being used on farms that help deliver improved outcomes for growers and millers.
Improved season sparks major turnaround for NSW
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
Northern NSW grower Kevin Twohill says productivity is the key to profitability for his business, which echoes the findings of a recent ABARES survey into sugarcane farm profitability.
Total research investment
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)
Sugar Research Australia aims to invest in projects that will deliver real benefits on key issues for its investors.
Soil sampling pays dividends
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)
There's more to collecting a soil sample than just filling a bucket with dirt - getting a good result requires planning and a conversation with the people doing the test.