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Trickle investment delivers water use efficiency
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)The investment in trickle-tape irrigation is yielding positive results for Burdekin farmer Aaron Linton. -
Tully assay lab notches up 10,000th sample milestone
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2019)Tully assay lab notches up 10,000th sample milestone -
Tully growers see tissue culture benefits
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)A project underway by the productivity services at Tully is helping growers to adopt tissue culture technology, allowing them access to varieties sooner. -
Understanding maturity
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)The process of maturity happens during the growing season as internodes along the stalk fill with sugar. However, full maturity of cane (ripening of the upper internodes) happens only when appropriate climatic conditions ... -
Understanding soil organic matter and why it's important
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2013)Increasing soil organic matter is widely regarded as beneficial to soil function and fertility. In agricultural production systems, it is integral to sustainable farming. -
Understanding the soil through digital mapping
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2019)Understanding the soil through digital mapping -
Using Climate forecasting for nutrient management
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2020)View from above helps with yield forecasts -
Using Climate forecasting for nutrient management
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2020)Using Climate forecasting for nutrient management -
Using diuron-based herbicides? Know your no-spray periods
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2013)Following the Australian Pest and Veterinary Medicines Authority APVMA review of diuron, the APVMA permit PER 13874 which allowed for the phase out of old stock of diuron-based products has now expired. This means that all ... -
Using introgression to put new genes into sugarcane varieties
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)Research is underway looking at the wild relatives of sugarcane to bring in the good traits from these species and see them drive productivity and profitability outcomes for sugarcane growers and millers. -
Using legumes to boost soil health and production
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2019)Using legumes to boost soil health and production -
Using mill data to improve productivity
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2019)Using mill data to improve productivity -
Using remote sensing to improve canegrub management in North Queensland cane fields
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)Research is hoping to use more affordable satellite imagery to bring cane grub mapping a step closer to being a viable tool for the sugarcane industry. -
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 ... -
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. -
Variety management : a local industry approach
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)The Tully Vaiety Management group (TVMG) is a local industry initiative for promoting adoption of new varieties. -
Water quality work that works for us
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)The Protecting our Chemicals project is working collaboratively with growers and using practical demonstrations to create a positive impact in the Wet Tropics. -
Wecome to the Summer 2016 edition of CaneConnection
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)This edition of your quarterly magazine once again updates you on the latest research and adoption activities occurring at SRA, as well as other important innovation that is occurring within the Australian sugarcane industry.