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 Farming
systems need to be adaptable to meet the demands of
consumers, to adopt advances in technology and to respond
to a changing environment.
By viewing farming systems as part of the environment
CSE aims to find ways to improve farming practices to
provide both economic and environmental benefits.
Our research into farming systems relies both modern
technology, such as compter simulations and computer
modelling, as well as more conventional techniques,
such as field trials and monitoring environmental
health.
Working directly with farming communities in Australia,
and internationally, enables CSE researchers to gain
in-depth knowledge about farming practices and also
allows knowledge to be passed directly from the scientist
to the farmer.
Further information about our research achievements
in this are can be found in the following articles:
 Farming systems research: linking people production and processes
APSIM
- APSIM is an Agricultural Production Systems Simulator.
Reliable
crop production in farming systems - The development
of management options such as choice of crop variety,
sowing decisions, fallow management, fertiliser management,
sowing configuration, irrigation management and marketing
options, all with the aim of improving grower and industry
confidence in these crops. We work on a range of projects
examining the role of "new" (such as canola)
and "established" crops (such as maize, grain,
legumes, sugar cane and cotton) in farming systems.
Tackling nitrogen pollution in farming systems
Towards sustainable fertiliser use in the sugarcane industry
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