Situation analysis and opportunities for pest, disease and weed RD&A (including biosecurity) in Australian sugarcane : final report 2019/015

Abstract

Sugar Research Australia’s (SRA) investment in and management of a portfolio of RD&A projects that drive productivity, profitability and sustainability for the Australian sugarcane industry means that SRA is committed to setting the right targets, managing research investments to maximise the likelihood of success, and ensuring the delivery and adoption of project outcomes and impacts across the Australian sugarcane industry. SRA’s Key Focus Area 3 Pest, disease and weed management, aims to drive “Reduced or avoided yield losses and/or added input costs”. SRA commissioned a review of RD&A over the last 15 years that identifies emerging technology and best practice strategies for addressing pest, disease, weed and biosecurity threats in sugarcane. Published and unpublished project reports were reviewed.