Crop management
Many crop management practices will have a direct influence on the yield and efficiency of your farming business. The following information and research relate to practices that may result in improved yield and/or efficiency gains. Crop management decisions can also be influenced by weather and climate. Advances in technology, including forecasting tools, help growers assess the risk and better prepare for severe weather events. This section also includes information and research related to mitigating the impact of adverse weather conditions.
Recent trial work has found that undertaking an additional early desuckering application in the plant crop of tissue-cultured plants can significantly improve yield and stability in the following ratoon crop.
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When preparing for a cyclone impact, some growers may decide to remove the canopy of their banana crop to reduce wind resistance and reduce plant loss. The following research looks at the effects of canopy removal and the subsequent impact on yield.
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Links to a series of interactive presentations, incorporating videos on important climate drivers and the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) forecasting tools and outlooks.
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