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    • Regular testing keeps Pachymetra from rearing its ugly head 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)
      Ongoing vigilance is the key to keeping on top of Pachymetra for Tully grower George Henry.
    • DNA test a technological leap for the sugar industry 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)
      The importance of testing for soil pathogens is already well understood and established, and current research is looking at the application of new technology for our industry to deliver improvements and efficiencies.
    • Soil health: fitting all the pieces together 

      Pfeffer, B (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)
      A keen interest in improving soil health has seen Tully grower Ray Zamora continue with a broad range of trials on farm.
    • Making your life easier with nutrient management plans 

      Cushing, R (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)
      Planning is a large part of successful farm management. For growers to achieve the best results on their farm under a range of conditions and circumstances, planning is a necessity. In some cases, planning involves going ...
    • China trip delivers valuable research insights 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)
      A recent trip to China has given an insight into variety development and nematode research for Australian sugarcane industry researchers.
    • PNG biosecurity research puts Australia on the front foot 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)
      A long-standing collaboration with researchers in Papua New Guinea has broadened Australia’s understanding of important diseases that pose a possible biosecurity threat to Australian sugarcane.
    • BMP adoption: what’s the economic impact? 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)
      Adrian Darveniza has implemented a range of new practices as part of Smarcane BMP adoption, with these the subject of a recent economic analysis
    • Practical demonstration helps guide harvest efficiency 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)
      Participation in 2017 harvesting demonstration trials has shown Lorens Riera opportunities for improvement for harvesting efficiency.
    • Sensors: where to next for sugarcane harvesters? 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)
      SRA researchers have worked collaboratively with the industry and leading technology experts to better understand opportunities for the future when it comes to harvesting sensors.
    • Micro grids: Powering the future of irrigated sugarcane 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)
      Using a combination of renewable energy, battery storage or mechanical storage could be the most cost effective and efficient way to power irrigation on sugarcane farms, according to a new report.
    • Information and experimentation drive harvest efficiency 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)
      SRA has worked with harvesting groups across the industry on 43 demonstration trials in 2017, with 60 more planned to follow in 2018. Tully grower Chris Condon and his group were one participant.
    • Levelling trial shows 20 percent improvement to net return 

      Pfeffer, B (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)
      Glen Anderson already knows how important precise drainage is to his productivity, but work on an SRA-funded project run by MSF Sugar is providing eye-opening numbers for the impact on his bottom line.
    • Welcome to the Autumn 2018 edition of CaneConnection 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)
      Table of contents
    • By the numbers 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)
    • Seamless transition to new ProFoss NIR system at Isis 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
      ProFoss near infra-red (NIR) systems have been installed at several Australian sugar mills in 2017 with the help of milling researchers at Sugar Research Australia (SRA).
    • Milling news in brief 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
      The SRA Board has approved the development of a new Small Milling Research Project initiative, in response to feedback and discussion with milling investors and stakeholders.
    • Taking the next step forward in biofuel technology 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
      New research is looking at not only the potential to turn bagasse into biofuel, but also adding value to it by transforming it into advanced forms of biofuels such as jet fuel.
    • Leading the charge on efficient & sustainable production 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
      Queensland University of Technology (QUT) researchers have used a scale-model of a wet scrubber to provide valuable information for sugar millers on how this piece of milling equipment functions � and to recommend possible ...
    • Milling research investment 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
      Key Focus Area 5 (Milling efficiency and technology) projects.
    • Crushing it: adding value to the cane industry through new technology 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
      A recently completed PhD by Joshua Howard has examined the potential for the sugarcane industry to tap into value-adding through the use of by-products such as bagasse and molasses.