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Long term focus on improvement in the Wet Tropics
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
Mossman farmer Drew Watson says the well-known Tully saying 'no drain, no cane' has strong application in the Wet Tropics and drainage improvement should be one of the first steps in improving farm efficiency.
Peanut rotation lifts marginal soil production at Bundaberg
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
The Loeskow family at Bundaberg is successfully using a peanut rotational crop to improve soil health and lift sugarcane production.
Digging down into the function of sugarcane roots
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
A new project is looking at sugarcane roots in relation to genetics, environment, and management, and working toward important new information for the Australian sugarcane industry.
SCHLOT puts wealth of data at your fingertips
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
Norris ECT has developed a new program that is aimed at giving the sugarcane value chain greater information about harvesting costs and practices.
Project NEMO delivers practical on-ground results for nutrient management
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
Nutrient management is the focus of an Australian and Queensland Government funded program called Project NEMO, taking place in the Herbert and the Burdekin.
CLEAN team improving harvest efficiency at Isis
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
A collaborative effort between the mill, growers, harvester operators and researchers is delivering productivity and profitability outcomes for the local industry at Isis. Isis mill Chief Field Officer Paul Nicol knows ...
Research investigates options for soldier fly management
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
Current research activity is looking at new options for soldier fly management, including both chemical trials and variety trials.
On the hunt for improved NUE options
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
A background in split fertiliser application in other industries has led Burdekin canegrower Chris Lyne to investigate enhanced efficiency fertilisers. Burdekin sugarcane grower Chris Lyne has seen record-breaking yields ...
Long-term strategy delivers results for Heidke family
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
The Heidke family of the Hummock area have made a number of long-term investments including lateral irrigation and fallow management options. These have delivered efficiencies and productivity to their business.
Improved season sparks major turnaround for NSW
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
Northern NSW grower Kevin Twohill says productivity is the key to profitability for his business, which echoes the findings of a recent ABARES survey into sugarcane farm profitability.