Large fluctuations in cane yield from one season to the next are problematic for all sectors of the sugar industry. The Wet Tropics region is characterised by high rainfall, excessive soil wetness, low solar radiation and vulnerability to extreme climatic variability....
The original phosphorus (P) guidelines for sugarcane were based solely on BSES-P critical values but with recognition of different requirements for plant and ratoon crops. These guidelines were modified in the SIX EASY STEPS program to reflect the ability of soils to...
The capability of the APSIM-Sugarcane model to simulate N management in the sugarcane farming system is well demonstrated for most Australian production areas. In particular, the APSIM-Sugarcane model has been used to investigate the impact of trash management on...
The Six Easy Steps nutrient management program has been recognised as part of the Australian sugar industry’s accepted best management practice (BMP) options. This paper evaluates the performance of the SIX EASY STEPS nitrogen (N) guidelines for sugarcane...
