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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Sugar RDC calls for national and international proposals for industry R&D
SRDC today announced its call for new research and development activities in 2009-10, and for the first time are seeking proposals from national and international researchers.
SRDC chairman, Mr Ian Knop said that the Corporation would invest in R&D activities which will deliver significant benefits to the Australian community and the sugar industry.
We are prepared to support the most innovative ideas from at home as well as around the world to achieve this,” Mr Knop said.
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(25 July 2008)
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Review finds grower group projects are on the money
An external review into the Sugar Research and Development Corporation’s grower group innovation projects (GGIP) initiative has shown that the program is definitely hitting its mark. The review reported that the GGIP program was strongly supported across the industry.
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Read the review summary
(30 July 2008)
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Launch of the SRDC R&D Plan 2007-2012
The Hon. Tony Burke MP, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry today officially launched the SRDC Research and Development Plan 2007-2012.
The R&D Plan presents a strategic view of the needs and opportunities for R&D and outlines an investment strategy to achieve outcomes that meet the expectations of industry and government.
View the plan.
(11 June 2008)
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SRDC Update June 2008 - Mill mud
Mill mud and other mill by-products enjoy a good reputation for being beneficial to the crop, and with the soaring price of fertiliser, more and more growers are turning to mill mud and other milling by-products as a cost effective way to return nutrients to the soil.
(June 2008)
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