CaneConnection articles: Recent submissions

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    • Next Gen farmers have a look over the fence 

      Puglisi, G (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
      Next Gen Farmers have recently investigated harvest losses and value chain improvements through a Sugar Industry Travel and Learning Award through SRA.

    • Research continues to inform nitrogen use efficiency 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
      Sugar Research Australia plays a pivotal role investing in and researching activities related to nitrogen use. One of these current investments through the University of Southern Queensland is providing information to ...

    • Soil science delivers productivity gains for farmers 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
      Local farmers and researchers are using new soil health tactics to help stop the loss of nitrogen into the atmosphere as a potent greenhouse gas.

    • Growing more with less: Government funds improved nitrogen efficiency R&D 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
      A project aimed at improving the efficient use of nitrogen in the irrigated sugar, cotton, dairy, cherry, and mango industries has been announced as one of the successful Rural R&D for Profit programme projects by Deputy ...

    • Welcome to the Winter 2016 edition of CaneConnection 

      Pfeffer, B (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
      With the harvest upon us for another year, this edition has a strong focus on some of the holistic research, development and extension activities that SRA is investing in regarding reducing harvest losses.

    • Chasing efficiency and productivity at Bundaberg 

      Pfeffer, B (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
      Bundaberg farmers Mark and Brian Pressler are hopeful of obtaining about a five-year pay-off period for an investment in new irrigation infrastructure, and so far the results have been encouraging.

    • SRA affirms science-based commitment to nitrogen research 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
      Sugar Research Australia (SRA) has affirmed its commitment to a proactive and science-based approach to researching nitrogen use in the Australian sugarcane industry and to seek collaborative opportunities to deliver ...

    • Soybeans deliver win-win for profitability and the environment 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
      Farmers are using a sophisticated mix of new agronomy and farm practices that are improving the agricultural economy and providing an answer to the environmental risk of nitrogen fertiliser escaping into the atmosphere.

    • Growers continue interest in SIX EASY STEPS(TM) 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
      SIX EASY STEPS(TM) is a science-based nutrient management tool that enables the adoption of best practice nutrient management on-farm. It is acknowledged as industry best-practice of nutrient management to optimise ...

    • Total research investment 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
      Sugar Research Australia aims to invest in projects that will deliver real benefits on key issues for its investors.

    • Indonesian research project to help protect our sugarcane 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
      A collaboration between Australian and international sugarcane researchers is setting a foundation to help protect the Australian industry from an exotic sugarcane disease.

    • PNG: a long-term sugarcane research partner 

      Magarey, R (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
      A research collaboration with Papua New Guinea is helping to put the Australian industry on the front foot and prepare for biosecurity risks.

    • Anniversary marks 10 years of tackling the smut challenge 

      Pfeffer, B (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
      This June is 10 years since sugarcane smut was first detected within the east coast cane industry. A decade on, we take a look back at that challenge and how the industry has handled this major disease incursion.

    • SRA welcomes Anthony Curro to Brandon research station 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
      SRA has welcomed Mr Anthony Curro to the role of Adoption Officer based in the Burdekin.

    • The in-field sucrose loss measurement system (ISMS) 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
      The ISMS trailer is a mobile system to measure harvesting losses in the paddock that can provide fast and accurate information to the industry. Both Wilmar sugar and Mackay Area Productivity Services (MAPS) have invested ...

    • Mastering your soils for greater productivity and profitability 

      Garcia-Cuenca, S (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
      A series of workshops is delving deep into the soil to provide practical information on soil health to farmers. In recent times our knowledge, understanding and interest in soil biology and the impact of management on soil ...

    • Collaborative use of mill data creates path for productivity improvement 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
      SRA has worked collaboratively with Wilmar and HCSPL in the Herbert region to analyse mill data to drive productivity improvements. Research that has analysed mill data to help improve productivity in the Herbert region ...

    • Strategic approach delivers long-lasting benefits for grub control 

      Claireton, A (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
      Soon to retire from sugarcane research and management, Dr Peter Allsopp leaves a strong legacy that has delivered multiple benefits to Australian sugarcane growers and millers.

    • Total research investment 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
      Sugar Research Australia aims to invest in projects that will deliver real benefits on key issues for its investors.

    • New investment to allow for improved fertiliser efficiency 

      Unknown author (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
      Sharing machinery and some labour between farming enterprises is delivering efficiency gains for three Proserpine farming enterprises. A cooperative approach to machinery ownership is delivering productivity and efficiency ...