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Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

A comprehensive, integrated and science-based nutrient management program that is recognised by industry and government as nutrient best practice.

Nutrient management guidelines

Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

Nutrient management guidelines for sugarcane in the Mackay district

Reef Regulations: Nitrogen and Phosphorus

The method for calculating the optimum amount of nitrogen and phosphorus to be applied to sugarcane properties regulated under the Environmental Protection Act 1994

Australian Sugarcane Nutrition Manual

Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

The manual is designed to be a practical guide and reference on most aspects of sugarcane nutrition.

Soil-Specific Nutrient Management Guidelines for Sugarcane Production in the Mackay District

Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

The booklet provides soil-specific nutrient management in the Mackay district.

Central Region Sugarcane Practice Management: ABCD Management Frameworks 2021-2022

Reef Catchments

This document provides updated information about best practice management frameworks and related water quality improvements across the region.

Project Catalyst: Variable nitrogen rate - Mackay 2020

Farmacist

In this case study, grower Tony Bugeja and Farmacist trialled varied N (nitrogen) rates.

Project Catalyst: Staggered nitrogen rate - Mackay 2020

Catchment Solutions

In this case study, John Muscat and DAF (assisted by Farmacist) trialed the application of varied Nitrogen (N) rates.

Project Catalyst: Legume fallow - Proserpine 2020

In this case study, Frank Clayton and Farmacist trialled a low-cost legume versus bare fallow strategy.

Smartcane BMP

Mackay Area Productivity Services (MAPS)

Smartcane BMP is a practical program for you to document and celebrate the way you farm.

Water Quality FAQs

This FAQ guide directly addresses common questions about pesticides and fertilisers.

BOM video resources

Reef Catchments

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.

Variety Guide 2024/2025 - Central Region

Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

This guide is designed to help growers with their agronomic considerations when selecting new varieties to plant and trial.

FertFinder
Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

Select the right fertiliser blend

Legume N content calculator
Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

Spreadsheet to estimate the nitrogen content of a legume crop.

Irrigation Rapid Assessment Tool (i-RAT)
Reef Catchments

Information about i-RAT, a web-based decision support tool that aims to assist growers in transforming how they manage and utilise their water resources.

Projects

Multispecies Fallow Innovation Project

Cane to Creek

Agtrix - Nutrient Management Plans

LAND (Local Area Nutrient Datahub)

A point of difference - precision agriculture

Project Catalyst

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