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What lies beneath?
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
It sounds like the catchphrase of a B-Grade horror film, but in terms of sugarcane soil health, it is of the greatest importance.
Automation investment delivering water and energy savings
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
A project investigating the use of automation systems in furrow irrigation in the Burdekin is showing that there are not just labour savings and lifestyle benefits, but also water and energy use efficiencies.
Beneficial bacteria can help reduce losses from nematode pests
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
Soil biologists have dug deeper into their understanding on the interaction between the bacteria Pasteuria penetrans and its impact on plant-parasitic nematodes, providing useful information for sugarcane growers and millers.
Welcome to the Spring 2017 edition of CaneConnection
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
We have another bumper issue for you inside these pages, looking at several of the research projects that SRA is investing in on behalf of sugarcane growers and millers.
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.
Broadening knowledge on downy mildew for Australian sugar industry
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
SRA Researcher Dr Nicole Thompson has learnt valuable information for the Australian sugarcane industry on downy mildew as part of a scientific visit to Frankfurt, Germany, recently.
SRA continues long-term research in the Southern Region
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
SRA will have a new research farm in the Southern growing region with the purchase of a new property at Welcome Creek, on the northern side of Bundaberg.
Improving the nitrogen use efficiency of varieties
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
A range of research activities are underway looking at nutrient inputs and efficiency, and this is being complemented by further research into varietal differences with nitrogen use.
By the numbers
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
Total research investment
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
Sugar Research Australia aims to invest in projects that will deliver real benefits on key issues for its investors.