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Taking the mystery out of precision spraying
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
Tully region growers Brian and Jamie Dore are integrating GPS technology with their spot spraying, delivering useful results.
On-ground work demonstrates harvesting efficiency at a regional level
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
SRA demonstration trials are continuing across the Australian industry, delivering information according to local requirements and helping to optimise harvesting efficiency. A series of demonstration trials over recent ...
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.
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.
Investigating soldier fly control and management
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
Although soldier fly are not a major pest, they can cause significant yield losses for the farmers who have them, especially in the Mackay, Bundaberg, Maryborough and Childers regions.
Better data and tools to help inform best outcome for harvesting
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
It is a complex numbers game as growers, harvesting operators, and millers work toward improving harvesting efficiency. SRA's Brad Pfeffer spoke to farmer and harvester operator Michael Brombal about meeting this challenge.
Coordinated effort controls RSD
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
Burdekin grower Paul Sgarbossa shares his views on disease control methods and the success that the
district has had controlling Ratoon Stunting Disease.
Total research investment
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
Sugar Research Australia aims to invest in projects that will deliver real benefits on key issues for its investors.
Next Gen farmers have a look over the fence
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
Next Gen Farmers have recently investigated harvest losses and value chain improvements through a Sugar Industry Travel and Learning Award through SRA.
Grower survey identifies opportunities for RD&E
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
SRA undertook its second survey of growers in May 2016, surveying a random sample of 400 members weighted proportionately across the sugarcane growing regions of Queensland and New South Wales.