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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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
Irrigation scheduling
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2014)
Scheduling irrigation can help growers apply the right amount of water, in the right place, at the right time, to produce optimum yield. A range of tools are available to help with this important process.
Legumes : the pros and cons
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2014)
As seen in the previous article, ‘Planning the summer fallow’, in this edition, fallow legumes can improve cane yields and soil health. This handy table helps to compare and evaluate the different types of legumes available ...