High density planting provides the sugar industry with an opportunity for increased productivity and profitability as well as other beneficial changes to farming practices. Early adoption of two forms of high density planting-dual-row and wide-row systems-has reached significant levels in the Bundaberg district with approximately 1600 ha planted. Yield data from 1998 and 1999 from 261 commercial blocks were reviewed to evaluate these planting systems against conventional practices. Overall, two-thirds of dual-row and wide-row blocks recorded superior yields compared to calss average yields for the same mill zones, and collectively indicated a significant net gain.
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