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Novel laboratory approach uses robotics and micro-dialysis in nitrogen use efficiency research
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
The Queensland Government's Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) project, New technologies and management: transforming nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in cane production is one of three sugar research projects into ...
Automation delivering efficiency in Burdekin gravity-fed irrigation
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
A project investigating automation of furrow irrigation has found that the system works effectively on gravity-fed irrigation systems, as shown through on-the-ground experience in the Burdekin.
Lessons from South African approach to boosting farm productivity
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
The South African sugarcane industry has a diverse mix of farmers from small holders to large scale commercial growers with the largest growing around 4000 hectares. SRA Executive Manager Communications, Brad Pfeffer, ...
Welcome to the Winter 2017 edition of CaneConnection
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
In this edition we feature a range of stories from across SRA and our research, development and adoption investment for sugarcane growers and millers.
Singing on the same song sheet: Examining harvester speed & components
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
Three modified sugarcane harvesters are part of field trials this season to examine improved synchronisation of ground speed and front-end components of the harvester.
Enhanced efficiency fertiliser trials rolling out on a major scale
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
A major collaborative project is underway assessing the role of enhanced efficiency fertilisers in the sugarcane farming system.
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.
Capability development, attraction and retention
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
A brief look at recent activity within SRA's capability, development, attraction and retention program.
2016 harvest the largest in over a decade
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
Sugar Research Australia has worked with milling companies to crunch the numbers on the 2016 harvest on a crop that came in at 36.5 million tonne of harvested cane.
Practical on-farm demonstrations help boost efficiency and sustainability
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
Protecting Our Chemicals for the Future is a project based in the northern Wet Tropics that works with grower groups to demonstrate the value of best management practices for chemical management on sugarcane farms.