Browsing CaneConnection articles by Subject "Soil health"

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    • A look into the biology of sugarcane soils reveals lost yield potential 

      Pfeffer, B (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.

    • Assessing nitrogen inside a plastic coat 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
      The science of fertiliser use is at the frontline of an on-farm revolution that is improving producitvity and stopping nutrients such as nitrogen from harming the environment.

    • Controlled release fertilisers under the microscope 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)
      New research being undertaken by CSIRO is putting controlled release fertilisers, and their potential role in the Australian sugarcane industry, under the microscope.

    • Controlled-release fertilisers: unravelling the mystery 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
      Controlled-release fertilisers (CRFs) have been promoted as an option for reducing nitrogen losses, but a research project is confirming that it is crucial that applications be matched to the needs of the crop in order to ...

    • 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.

    • For our growers in New South Wales 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2013)
      New soil management guidelines to help you manage costs and farm more sustainably. On-farm nutrient management should be based on a sound understanding of soils.

    • Grower project yields lessons for soil health improvements 

      Pfeffer, B (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)
      A Burdekin grower group project is finding that applying microbes to soils is not enough by itself to improve soil health, and that when applying microbes you need to consider the entire soil environment.

    • Herbert workshops dig dirt on soil health 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)
      Herbert workshops dig dirt on soil health

    • Holistic approach to soil health to stay ahead of the cost wave 

      Pfeffer, B (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)
      The Werner family at Septimus have been involved with a range of research activities, along with implementing advanced farming practices, to continually lift production.

    • Holistic approach to soil health to stay ahead of the cost wave 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)
      The Werner family at Septimus have been involved with a range of research activities, along with implementing advanced farming practices, to continually lift production. By Brad Pfeffer

    • Mill ash a key ingredient in managing clay soils 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)
      A grower-led project in the Herbert has shown that mill ash can deliver lasting soil improvement in heavy clay soils.

    • Nitrogen - one piece of the puzzle 

      Evers, A (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)
      The Burdekin is well-known for its cane fields, mango trees and idyllic fishing spots. It is also home to RP20, a collaborative research project funded by the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection.

    • NUE: applying the right fertiliser in the right place at the right time 

      Unknown author (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.

    • Nuffield scholar looks at Brazil planting system 

      Billing, B (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.

    • Progressive practices create carbon in southern soils 

      Sartor, J (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)
      The Chapman family in the southern region have used a number of innovative techniques to improve soil health on their farm, reducing input costs and delivering other benefits.

    • 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.

    • Soil health: fitting all the pieces together 

      Unknown author (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. By Brad Pfeffer

    • Sub soil amelioration produces above par results 

      Daly, K; Sartor, J (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)
      The adoption of sustainable soil health practices is vital to profitable sugarcane cropping and the long term viability of the industry.

    • Why the right soil sample can make all the difference 

      Daly, K (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)
      Soil sampling and analysis should be the foundation of all fertiliser programs. The way in which the samples are collected will have a significant influence on the results of the analysis.