The NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) is challenging the way in which N levels may be rapidly measured and monitored as part of their research on one- and two-year cane crops in the Tweed and Richmond catchments.

A recent SRA-funded project has examined the potential for automation of furrow irrigation at three very different farms in the Burdekin.

The Complete Nutrient Management Planning for Cane Farming (RP161) project provides practical assistance to cane farmers in the Burdekin to adjust their fertiliser application rates to the industry standard, SIX EASY STEPS.

SRA has announced 12 new research projects that will begin from July 1, 2018, to drive productivity, profitability, and sustainability for Australian sugarcane growers and millers.

The Werner family at Septimus have been involved with a range of research activities, along with implementing advanced farming practices, to continually lift production.

Tully grower Frank Hughes has faced an ongoing battle with Calopo vine. This weed pressure has always been highest at the end of rows where the vines access more sunlight and grow vigorously before they can be shaded by the cane.

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Sugar Research Australia aims to invest in projects that will deliver real benefits on key issues for its investors.

Roots make up a large part of the sugarcane plant, but they are difficult to research and not very well understood. However, an early-career research project has looked at the application of DNA technology to make understanding ...