The Sugar Research and Development Corporation works in partnership with the Australian sugarcane industry and the Australian Government to foster an innovative and sustainable sugarcane industry, through targeted investment in research and development.
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SRDC offers three post graduate scholarships
Three postgraduate students were today offered a Sugar Research and Development Corporation scholarship to complete PhD research from 2010. The aim of SRDC’s scholarship program is to ensure the future of the sugar industry by fostering scientific skills and knowledge.
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Grower group projects given green light
Seven grower groups will receive funding from SRDC to conduct projects in their region from 2010. Growers have again proved their willingness to embrace innovation, to investigate everything from cane grub control methods, new irrigation techniques, and mapping of soil electrical conductivity patterns. “Through their research, these groups will help the local industry modify their farming systems to improve environmental and economic performance". Read media release.
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SRDC invests in building the capacity of industry people SRDC will fund five key Capacity Building Projects aimed at providing members of the sugarcane industry with travel and learning opportunities. SRDC Executive Director said these projects help to create a culture of innovation in the industry through developing our people which is vitally important. Once formal agreements are signed successful projects will begin in 2010. Read media release.
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