Microbeads are tiny balls of plastic (less than 0.5 mm in size) whose alleged powers of exfoliation have made them a mainstay of cosmetics ranging from facial cleanser to toothpastes. However, they are too small to be removed by sewage […]
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Abstract Precision agriculture (PA) is an approach to crop management where detailed information about a production system is used to target management actions, often at a scale smaller than a conventional block or paddock. In the sugarcane industry PA has […]
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In 1968 Hoarau discussed the press method for determining fibre, pol and Brix in cane delivered by growers. This method, in conjunction with core sampling of cane from vehicles, was then reviewed by Hugot (1974), Brokensha et al. (1976), Sturion […]
Market Overview With global stock levels still at low levels, the sugar price is reasonably vulnerable to price swings should weather and/or crop conditions in Brazil deteriorate during the season. Whilst at this stage there appears to be only an […]
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