Cane Matters
Podcast by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) - Formulating a Sweeter Future for Sugarcane. Hear from SRA experts, including specialists in plant breeding, pathology, entomology, and more - the driving forces behind research, development, and adoption in the Australian sugarcane industry. SRA's specialist team is dedicated to enhancing productivity, profitability, and sustainability, delivering world-class science, innovative solutions, and practical farming advancements for growers and millers.
Cane Matters
Estimating cane CCS with drones and hyperspectral imaging
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In this episode we sit down with remote sensing specialist Johan Deutschenbaur, discussing an exciting new research project investigating the use of drones - equipped with hyperspectral technology - to predict sugar content (or CCS) in sugarcane, in real-time, in the field.
As you will discover, the project aims to enhance the efficiency of SRA's Variety Breeding Program by replacing labour-intensive CCS estimation methods. It also aims to one day (in the not-too-distant future) provide growers with access to real-time CCS estimations, to assist with scheduling harvests at peak sucrose levels.