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Planning the summer fallow
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2014)
Fallowing should be an integral part of the cane production cycle. The fallow period provides a break from the cane monoculture and has important soil health benefits. However, the strategy you use needs to be one that ...
Beware of diseases that have an effect on plant emergence
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2014)
With the new planting season approaching, it is important that growers know about the soil-borne diseases that could affect the emergence of planted crops.
Varieties wrap up
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2014)
The Herbert region Variety Adoption Committee has agreed to release Q226A, Q250A and Q253A this season. Growers can access material of these varieties from Herbert Cane Productivity Services Limited in 2014.
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 ...
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.
Assessing the sugar content of a crop for managing the harvesting sequence
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2014)
Maximising whole-farm sugar yield is possible by selecting blocks to harvest with maximum Commercial Cane Sugar (CCS).
Using the ‘off-season’ to get your farming equipment right for the season ahead
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2014)
The ‘off-season’ – December through to April – is a great time for growers to repair and maintain farm machinery. It is also an excellent time to find out what other growers are doing, and to think about modifications to ...
Handy tips – Nutgrass
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2014)
Nutgrass competes intensely with cane for water and nutrients and can affect cane emergence and growth even before it emerges.
Making sure growers get the best spraying advice
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2014)
SRA plays an important role in upskilling the advisor community with the latest research findings and practical
advice so that they can deliver the best advice on-farm for better results.