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Increase productivity in areas with higher yield potential or increase efficiency and maximise profitability in areas where productivity is unlikely to increase.
The SIX EASY STEPS is a comprehensive, integrated and science-based nutrient management program that is recognised by industry and government as nutrient best practice. Itis the foundation of the Australian sugar industry’s nutrient and fertiliser guidelines.
The manual is designed to be a practical guide and reference on most aspects of sugarcane nutrition.
The booklet provides soil-specific nutrient management in the Mackay district.
A comprehensive manual addressing irrigation, water quality, soil, irrigation systems, irrigation scheduling, improving irrigation efficiencies, drainage, economics and technical information.
Growers participating in Project Catalyst trials worked with economists from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries to identify costs and benefits of the trials. In this study, grower Phil Deguara and Farmacist examined surface and subsurface application methods of Mill Mud (mud) and Ash on two demonstration plots.
Growers participating in Project Catalyst trials worked with economists from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) to identify costs and benefits of the trials. In this study, John Muscat and DAF (assisted by Farmacist) trialed the application of varied Nitrogen (N) rates.
Project Catalyst growers worked with economists from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries to identify costs and benefits of their trials. In this study, Frank Clayton and Farmacist trialled a low-cost legume versus bare fallow strategy.
Smartcane BMP is a program for you to document and celebrate the way you farm. It includes eight modules with simple checklists to help identify opportunities for improvement, with local facilitators available to help put these in place.
In addition to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) website and app, BOM also posts regular up-to-date informative videos on their YouTube Channel. These videos, created by BOM scientists and meteorologists, offer insights into weekly, monthly and severe weather forecasts.
FEAT is a free online tool that evaluates the impact of farm management decisions.
Harvesting efficiency to reduce cane loss and improve cane quality.
Make calibrating a cog driven fertiliser applicator easier.
Estimate the nitrogen content of a legume crop
A simple graphical tool for calculating the friction and minor losses that occur in your irrigation mainline.
Soil health is vital for optimising productivity, profitability, and sustainability. The toolbox provides practical resources for improved soil health.
SRA Mackay is supporting growers to trial growing complementary fallow crop soybeans using the SRA Precision Planter. The planter can plant through a trash blanket and cultivated ground. To trial the precision planter contact: Stephanie Duncan 0459 863 298 or Dylan Wedel 0490 029 387
Improving Irrigation for growers in Mackay, Plane Creek and Proserpine. To trial the moisture probe contact: Stephanie Duncan 0459 863 298 or Dylan Wedel 0490 029 387
SRA’s Canecalcs.com is a great starting point for calculating if your farm’s irrigation is profitable.
The i-RAT aims to assist growers in transforming how they manage and utilise their water resources. The online platform will allow growers to explore the impacts of changes to their irrigation management practices, balancing productivity improvements, farm economics and environmental outcomes.
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