The sugarcane cropping system in Australia continues to evolve. In the past decade a number of better management principles (BMPs) have been developed for use onfarm. Research into aspects of the cropping system seeks to add value to the industry by contributing to...
Converting from an existing irrigation system is often seen as high risk by the land owner. The significant financial investment and the long period over which the investment runs is also complicated by the uncertainty associated with long term input costs (such as...
The Australian sugar industry currently faces a combination of escalating input costs, moderately low sugar prices, decreasing cane supply and the requirement to illustrate its commitment to being environmentally responsible. This paper provides a summary of the...
Research, development and extension (RD&E) are generally accepted as activities that add value to primary industries through productivity gains and/or decreased input costs. Although RD&E relating to farming systems activities has been ongoing for many...
Controlled traffic has been identified as the most practical method of reducing compaction-related soil structural degradation in the Australian sugarcane industry. GPS auto-steer systems are required to maximise this potential. Unfortunately there is a perception...
