SRDC Corporate publications
The Board and staff are strongly committed to ensuring good corporate governance. In doing so, the focus is on structures, processes, controls, behaviour and transparency. To support our high level of commitment to these principles, corporate publications and financial statements are available from the SRDC website.
Current statutory reports published and available from SRDC are.
Research and Development Plan 2007-2012
Annual Operational Plan 2009-2010
Annual Report 2008-2009
Research reports and other publications can be searched from the resources library.
SRDC Research reports
Each department and agency is required, as part of Standing orders of the Senate to provide, access to an indexed list of titles of all relevant files, including new parts of existing files, created from 1 January 1998 in the central office of that department or agency (departments and agencies may choose to maintain online an indexed list of all new files created from that date or to maintain online an indexed list of, as a minimum, the most recent year’s file creations). To search and view research reports visit the research section of this website. Procedural orders and resolutions of the Senate of continuing effect can be seen at Orders for Documents. During the period of 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 SRDC had no relevant files to report.
SRDC Research and Development Plan
SRDC Research and Development Plan 2007-2012
Published 2007
Availability: Hard copy and pdf
The SRDC Research and Development Plan 2007-2012 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.
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SRDC Annual Operational PlansSRDC Annual Operational Plan 2009-10
Published 2008
Availability: hard copy or pdf
The Annual Operational Plan sets the broad groupings of eligible activities that SRDC proposes to fund in the year 2009-109.
SRDC Annual Operational Plan 2008-09
Published 2008
Availability: hard copy and pdf (3.5Mb)
The Annual Operational Plan sets the broad groupings of eligible activities that SRDC proposes to fund in the year 2008-09.
SRDC Annual Operational Plan 2007-08
Published 2007
Availability: hard copy and pdf
The Annual Operational Plan sets the broad groupings of eligible activities that SRDC proposes to fund in the year 2007-08.
SRDC Annual Operational Plan 2006-07
Published 2006
Availability: Hardcopy and pdf
The Annual Operational Plan sets the broad groupings of eligible activities that SRDC proposes to fund in the year 2006-07.
SRDC Annual Operational Plan 2005-06
Published 2005
Availability: pdf only
The Annual Operational Plan sets the broad groupings of eligible activities that SRDC proposes to fund in the year 2005-06.
SRDC Annual Operational Plan 2004-05
Published 2004
Availability: pdf only
The Annual Operational Plan sets the broad groupings of eligible activities that SRDC proposes to fund in the year 2004-05.
SRDC Annual Operational Plan 2003-04
Published 2003
Availability: pdf only
The Annual Operational Plan sets the broad groupings of eligible activities that SRDC proposes to fund in the year 2003-04.
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SRDC Annual Reports
SRDC Annual Report 2008-09
Published 2009
Availability: hard copy or CD or full pdf (3MB)
The annual report presents information about SRDC’s operations and finances for 2008-2009. To view the 2008-09 Annual Report click on the relevant section:
Section 1-4 (2MB)
Section 5-6 (1MB)
SRDC Annual Report 2007-08
Published 2008
Availability: hard copy and pdf.
The annual report presents information about SRDC’s operations and finances for 2007-2008.
To view the 2007-08 Annual Report click on the relevant section:
Section 1-3 (2.4 MB)
Section 4-7 (1.4 MB)
SRDC Annual Report 2006-07
Published 2007
Availability: hard copy and CD.
The annual report presents information about SRDC’s operations and finances for 2006-2007.
To view the 2006-07 Annual Report click on the relevant section:
Section 1 - Highlights (1042kb)
Section 2 - Overview of SRDC (851kb)
Section 3 - Chair and Executive Director’s Report (1339 kb)
Section 4 - Our Outcomes (3247 kb)
Section 5 - Report of Corporate Operations (1377 kb)
Section 6 - Financial Statements (2673 kb)
Section 6(a) - Notes on Financial Statements (125 kb)
Section 6(b) - Independent Audit Report (1798 kb)
Section 7 - Appendices (893 kb)
SRDC Annual Report 2005-06
Published 2006
Availability: Hardcopy and pdf
The annual report presents information about SRDC’s operations and finances for 2005-2006.
SRDC Annual Report 2005-06 CDROM Supplement
Published 2006
Availability: CDROM
Replicates project report information available on the SRDC website, along with some larger size reports and materials such as PowerPoint slides or movies that were too large to post on the web.
SRDC Annual Report 2004-05
Published 2005
Availability: pdf only
The annual report presents information about SRDC’s operations and finances for 2004-2005.
SRDC Annual Report 2004-05 CDROM Supplement
Published 2005
Availability: CDROM
Replicates project report information available on the SRDC website, along with some larger size reports and materials such as PowerPoint slides or movies that were too large to post on the web.
SRDC Annual Report 2003-04
Published 2004
Availability: pdf only
The annual report presents information about SRDC’s operations and finances for 2003-2004.
SRDC Annual Report 2002-03
Published 2003
Availability: Electronically only
The annual report presents information about SRDC’s operations and finances for 2002-2003.
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SRDC Technical Reports
Precision agriculture options for the Australian sugarcane industry
Published 2007
Availability: Hardcopy and pdf
This techincal report identifies the opportunities, advantages, limitations, risks and costs of a range of technologies applicable to the implementation of precision farming in sugarcane, and highlights areas suitable for further research and development activities.
Climate Change and the Australian Sugarcane Industry: Impacts, adaptation and R&D opportunities
Published 2007
Availability: Hardcopy and pdf
A useful resource for anyone interested in understanding the implications of climate change in the Australian sugarcane industry and determining actions for the future.
Research and Development Strategies to Advance the Australian Sugarcane Industry
Published 2007
Availability: Hardcopy
A series of discussion papers around the themes of ’Future Farming Systems’, ’Emerging Technologies’ and ’People Development’ which synthesise knowledge from the sugarcane and other industries.
An Analysis of Bagasse and Trash Utilisation Options (SRDC Technical Report 2/2006)
Published 2006
Availability: Hardcopy (only available to members of the Australian sugarcane industry)
An analysis of the technical and financial merits of the processes, products and market options for bagasse and trash.
The Value Chain of the Australian Sugar Industry (SRDC Technical Report 1/2006)
Published 2006
Availability: Hardcopy and pdf
Provides an overview of value chain improvements in the Australian sugar industry by drawing on the outcomes of R&D conducted on value chains from 1970 to 2005 well as the combined thinking of industry representatives.
Cane Harvesting to Improve Industry Performance (SRDC Technical Report 2/2004)
Published: 2004
Availability: Hardcopy and pdf
An analysis of the benefits and costs to various participants across the value chain from implementing better harvesting practices.
Cane Farming to Improve Water Quality (SRDC Technical Report 1/2004)
Published: 2004
Availability: pdf only
Summaries of scientific presentations and important first-hand cane grower experiences on sustainable farming to improve water quality.
Restoring the Balance: Guidelines for managing floodgates and drain systems on coastal floodplains
Published: 2003
Availability: pdf only
This report outlines how the management of floodgates and coastal drains can be changed to improve water quality and fish habitat. Produced from research supported by SRDC, Land and Water Australia and Fisheries Research and Development Cooperation.
Drainage Issues Made Easy
Availability: Electronically only
A series of clear-cut fact sheets to guide cane-growers through the often-confusing issues related to cane-land drainage are now available from BSES.
- Surface Drainage
- Subsurface Drainage
- Integrated Drainage
- Legislative Drainage
Soil Specific Management Guidelines for Sugarcane Production
Published: 2003
Availability: Electronically only
A reference booklet for cane growers on the nutrition and fertilizing of sugarcane for different soil types.
Managing Riparian Lands in the Sugar Industry
Published: 2001
Availability: Hardcopy and pdf
Practical information on establishing and enhancing riparian areas on cane farms, based on extensive studies conducted by LWA over several years on riparian management across Australia, complimented by knowledge and experience gained in the sugar industry.
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Other industry publications
Travel and Learning Opportunities * Case Studies
Published February 2008
Available in hardcopy or in pdf format
A profile of nine Travel and Learning Opportunity projects. * Following a review in early 2009, Travel and Learning Opportunity Projects ceased and a new program titled Capacity Building Project (CBPs) was launched in June 2009.
A Guide to Succession - sustaining families and farms
Published 2007
Availability: Hardcopy
Succession planning is often a difficult issue for many farming businesses. A new guide, produced by the Grains RDC and supported by SRDC, provides an important starting point for families. It includes professional perspectives and ideas on the succession-planning process, case studies of family situations and checklists for identifying the important factors that need to be considered when embarking on this process.
Towards a Sustainable Sugar Supply Chain
Published: 2006
Availability: This publication is available on the Bureau of Rural Sciences website. The Sugar Link project was established in 2004 to help develop a shared vision for a sustainable sugar supply chain. The project focused specifically on the NSW sugar industry (including key supply chain partners) and their vision/strategies for moving towards a sustainable sugar supply chain. This report is based on the research and contributions of the Sugar Link stakeholders.
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