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Sniffing out ratoon stunting disease
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)
While is may not be quite as cute as a beagle, 'e-nose' technolgoy is proving to be effective at sniffing out things that shouldn't be there. In this case it's ratoon stunting disease (RSD) in sugarcane.
Welcome to the Winter edition of CaneConnection
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)
You are reading a new look version of CaneConnection. This new format of the magazine brings together the latest information about how SRA is working for you into one handy location, combining articles on SRA-funded research ...
Getting the most from the crop
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)
Harvesting losses are a multi-million dollar cost to the Australian sugar industry since mechanical harvesting began. This information could prevent thousands of tonnes of millable cane being left infield.
Quantifying benefits of harvest best practice in NSW
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)
With in-field harvesting losses under the spotlight in New South Wales, industry members realised the best way to address the issue was to look at it from a whole of supply chain perspective.
Rotation crop delivers boost for Mulgrave grower
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)
Even more than two-and-a-half years into a crop cycle, Andrew Greenwood still continues to see visual benefits to his sugarcane following a rotation crop of peanuts, as SRA's Brad Pfeffer discovers.
Sugar innovation expo a success The
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)
The Brandon Sugar Research Australia (SRA) station welcomed about 70 growers and sugar extension providers to the Sugar Innovation Expo recently.
Fallow management worth considering in dry years
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)
After harvesting a final ratoon it can be tempting to plough the field out and go directly inot another cycle of sugarcane. This is not recommended, with the negative effects of continual cropping of sugarcane recognised ...
A look into the biology of sugarcane soils reveals lost yield potential
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)
A research project currently underway is looking at the complex collection of living organisms in sugarcane soils and their relationship to productivity.
Nuffield scholar looks at Brazil planting system
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)
When Joe Muscat set out on his Nuffield Scholarship he had three main objectives regarding fibre crops, but along the way he discovered something else.
NUE: applying the right fertiliser in the right place at the right time
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)
Those familiar with the SIX EASY STEPS nutrient management program will know that an important part of the process involves growers regularly reassessing their on-farm nutrient management plans.