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Natural enemy detection using machine vision for improved biological control of fall armyworm
McCarthy, A., Girling, R. and Miles, M.. "Natural enemy detection using machine vision for improved biological control of fall armyworm." Australian Summer Grains Conference 2025. Benowa, Australia 07 - 09 Jul 2025

Presentation

Verticillium and Fusarium wilts: improving understanding of interactions with irrigation and nutrition, and monitoring with machine vision
Scheikowski, L., McCarthy, A. and Foley, J.. 2025. "Verticillium and Fusarium wilts: improving understanding of interactions with irrigation and nutrition, and monitoring with machine vision." ACDC Seminar Series.

Presentation

Lessons from commercialisation of cotton sensing technology research
McCarthy, A., Maas, S., Grundy, D.P. and Long, D.. 2025. "Lessons from commercialisation of cotton sensing technology research." 2025 Australian Cotton Research Conference. Narrabri 23 - 25 Sep 2025 Narrabri, Australia.

Presentation

Developing canopy temperature sensors with new multipixel technology
McCarthy, A.. 2025. Developing canopy temperature sensors with new multipixel technology. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Technical report

Automated sensing for improved integrated pest management of fall armyworm in summer broadacre crops
McCarthy, A., Girling, R. and Miles, M.. 2025. Automated sensing for improved integrated pest management of fall armyworm in summer broadacre crops. Toowoomba, Australia.

Technical report

Smart Nurse Tank Concept Guide
Plant, Corey and Long, Derek. 2025. Smart Nurse Tank Concept Guide. Australia. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/zy38q

Technical report

Variable rate spraying technology user guide
Plant, Corey and Long, Derek. 2025. Variable rate spraying technology user guide. Australia. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/zy37x

Technical report

Quantification of Microplastics in Agricultural Soils by total organic carbon-solid sample combustion analysis
Seo, Yoonjung, Lai, Yunru, Chen, Guangnan, Dearnaley, John, Wang, Shaobing, Liu, Xiaohuan and Song, Pingan. 2025. "Quantification of Microplastics in Agricultural Soils by total organic carbon-solid sample combustion analysis." Journal of Hazardous Materials. 490. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.137841

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Microplastics in soils: A comparative review on extraction, identification and quantification methods
Seo, Yoonjung, Chevali, Venkata, Lai, Yunru, Zhou, Zhezhe, Chen, Guangnan, Burey, Paulomi, Wang, Shaobin and Song, Pingan. 2025. "Microplastics in soils: A comparative review on extraction, identification and quantification methods." Journal of Environmental Management. 377. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124556

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Improving On-farm Energy Use Efficiency by Optimizing Machinery Operations and Management: A Review
Jensen, Troy A., Antille, Diogenes L. and Tullberg, Jeff N.. 2025. "Improving On-farm Energy Use Efficiency by Optimizing Machinery Operations and Management: A Review." Agricultural Research. 14 (1), pp. 15-33. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40003-024-00824-5

Article

Automated monitoring of fall armyworm natural enemies
McCarthy, A., Girling, R. and Miles, M.. "Automated monitoring of fall armyworm natural enemies." 2024 BACI Science Symposium. Toowoomba, Australia 07 - 07 Nov 2024

Presentation

Remote monitoring for FAW using machine vision
McCarthy, A., Humpal, J., Girling, R. and Miles, M.. "Remote monitoring for FAW using machine vision." 2024 National Fall Armyworm Research, Development and Extension Symposium. Brisbane 17 - 18 Apr 2024

Conference or Workshop item

Impact on crop performance of application timing of nitrogen fertiliser and interaction with harvest time
Skocaj, DM, Rigby, A, Park, G and Schroeder, BL. 2024. "Impact on crop performance of application timing of nitrogen fertiliser and interaction with harvest time." 45th Annual Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ASSCT 2024). Townsville, Australia 15 - 19 Apr 2024 Australia. Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists.

Paper

Non-visual common root rot disease detection using NIR spectrum and machine learning methods
Xiong, Yiyi, McCarthy, Cheryl, Humpal, Jacob and Percy, Cassandra. "Non-visual common root rot disease detection using NIR spectrum and machine learning methods." 2023 11th International Conference on Agro-Geoinformatics (Agro-Geoinformatics). Wuhan, China 25 - 28 Jul 2023 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers). https://doi.org/https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome/10233256/proceeding

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Utilisation of unmanned aerial vehicle imagery to assess growth parameters in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek)
Xiong, Yiyi, Chiau, Lucas Mauro Rogerio, Wenham, Kylie, Collins, Marisa and Chapman, Scott C.. 2024. "Utilisation of unmanned aerial vehicle imagery to assess growth parameters in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek)." Crop and Pasture Science. 75 (1). https://doi.org/10.1071/CP22335

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Corrigendum to: Utilisation of unmanned aerial vehicle imagery to assess growth parameters in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek)
Xiong, Yiyi, Chiau, Lucas Mauro Rogerio, Wenham, Kylie, Collins, Marisa and Chapman, Scott C.. 2024. "Corrigendum to: Utilisation of unmanned aerial vehicle imagery to assess growth parameters in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek)." Crop and Pasture Science. 75 (1). https://doi.org/10.1071/Cp22335_Co

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Pre-visual common root rot disease detection in wheat using nir spectroscopy and uav-based multispectral imagery
Xiong, Yiyi. 2024. Pre-visual common root rot disease detection in wheat using nir spectroscopy and uav-based multispectral imagery. PhD by Publication Doctor of Philosophy . University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/zwv93

PhD by Publication

Environmental assessment and agronomic performance of biosolids-derived biochar in controlled environment studies
Sinha, Payel. 2024. Environmental assessment and agronomic performance of biosolids-derived biochar in controlled environment studies. PhD by Publication Doctor of Philosophy . University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/zwv8v

PhD by Publication

Soil-Specific Nutrient Management Guidelines for Sugarcane Production in the Wet Tropics
Schroeder, Bernard, Skocaj, Danielle, Calcino, David and Wood, Andrew. 2024. Soil-Specific Nutrient Management Guidelines for Sugarcane Production in the Wet Tropics . Australia. Sugar Research Australia.

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Potential of UAV imagery and Learning Techniques for determining gaps in sugarcane rows
Leekar, S, Jensen, TA, Chumpia, A and Schroeder, BL. 2024. "Potential of UAV imagery and Learning Techniques for determining gaps in sugarcane rows." 45th Annual Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ASSCT 2024). Townsville, Australia 15 - 19 Apr 2024 Australia. Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists.

Poster

Life cycle assessment of greenhouse gas emissions from changes in cane-growing practices
Renouf, Marguerite, Chamberlain, Sonya, Schroeder, Bernard, Westmor, Elisa and Quirk, Michael. 2024. "Life cycle assessment of greenhouse gas emissions from changes in cane-growing practices." 45th Annual Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ASSCT 2024). Townsville, Australia 15 - 19 Apr 2024 Australia. Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists.

Paper

Are urea-based enhanced-efficiency fertilisers widely appropriate for reducing nitrogen application rates in sugarcane production?
Schroeder, BL, Park, G, Skocaj, DM and Wood, AW. 2024. "Are urea-based enhanced-efficiency fertilisers widely appropriate for reducing nitrogen application rates in sugarcane production?" 45th Annual Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ASSCT 2024). Townsville, Australia 15 - 19 Apr 2024 Australia. Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists.

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Will the Australian sugarcane industry's current agricultural R&D enable the next 'step change'?
Schroeder, BL. 2024. "Will the Australian sugarcane industry's current agricultural R&D enable the next 'step change'?" 45th Annual Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ASSCT 2024). Townsville, Australia 15 - 19 Apr 2024 Australia. Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists.

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The Metabolic Syndrome: An Overview and Proposed Mechanisms
Thomaz, Fernanda Santos, John, Oliver Dean, Sinha, Payel, Shafie, Siti Raihanah and Worrall, Simon. 2024. "The Metabolic Syndrome: An Overview and Proposed Mechanisms." Obesities. 4 (3), pp. 226-255. https://doi.org/10.3390/obesities4030020

Article

Transforming waste to wealth: Impact of food waste-derived soil amendments and synthetic nitrogen fertilizer on soil dynamics
O'Connor, James, Mickan, Bede S., Gurung, Sun K., Siddique, Kadambot H. M., Leopold, Matthias, Bühlmann, Christopher H. and Bolan, Nanthi S.. 2024. "Transforming waste to wealth: Impact of food waste-derived soil amendments and synthetic nitrogen fertilizer on soil dynamics." Soil Use and Management. 40 (3). https://doi.org/10.1111/sum.13093

Article

Near-infrared spectroscopy and deep neural networks for early common root rot detection in wheat from multi-season trials
Xiong, Yiyi, McCarthy, Cheryl, Humpal, Jacob and Percy, Cassandra. 2024. "Near-infrared spectroscopy and deep neural networks for early common root rot detection in wheat from multi-season trials ." Agronomy Journal. 116 (5), pp. 2370-2390. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21648

Article

Tactile perception by tissue force characteristics for robotic red eat cutting
Aly, Basem Adel Ahmed. 2024. Tactile perception by tissue force characteristics for robotic red eat cutting. PhD by Publication Doctor of Philosophy . University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/z9616

PhD by Publication

Pesticide extraction from soil into runoff in North American and Australian croplands
Silburn, D. Mark and Crawford, M. H.. 2024. "Pesticide extraction from soil into runoff in North American and Australian croplands." Soil Research. 62 (3). https://doi.org/10.1071/SR23148

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Micro- and nanoplastics in agricultural soils: Assessing impacts and navigating mitigation
Seo, Yoonjung, Zhou, Zhezhe, Lai, Yunru, Chen, Guangnan, Pembleton, Keith, Wang, Shaobin, He, Ji-zheng and Song, Pingan. 2024. "Micro- and nanoplastics in agricultural soils: Assessing impacts and navigating mitigation." Science of the Total Environment. 931. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172951

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Value of food waste-derived fertilisers on soil chemistry, microbial function and crop productivity
O'Connor, James, Mickan, Bede S., Gurung, Sun K., Buhlmann, Christopher H., Jenkins, Sasha N., Siddique, Kadambot H.M., Leopold, Matthias and Bolan, Nanthi S.. 2024. "Value of food waste-derived fertilisers on soil chemistry, microbial function and crop productivity." Applied Soil Ecology. 198. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2024.105380

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Advancing a food loss and waste bioproduct industry: A critical review of policy approaches for application in an Australian context
Churton, Hannah and McCabe, Bernadette K.. 2024. "Advancing a food loss and waste bioproduct industry: A critical review of policy approaches for application in an Australian context." Heliyon. 10 (12). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32735

Article

Corrigendum to “Impacts of environmental feedbacks on the production of a Central Queensland beef enterprise in a future climate” [Agricultural Systems 214 (2024) 1–13/103838]
An-Vo, Duc-Anh, Cobon, David, Owens, Jo, Liedloff, Adam, Cowan, Tim and Power, Scott. 2024. "Corrigendum to “Impacts of environmental feedbacks on the production of a Central Queensland beef enterprise in a future climate” [Agricultural Systems 214 (2024) 1–13/103838] ." Agricultural Systems. 216. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2024.103875

Notes or commentaries

Technical evaluation of steam sterilisation coupled with gasification to improve circularity of Australian hospital waste management: A case study
Harris, Peter and McCabe, Bernadette K.. 2024. "Technical evaluation of steam sterilisation coupled with gasification to improve circularity of Australian hospital waste management: A case study." Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 207. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2024.107680

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Applying a solar model to LiDAR images of an agrivoltaic pear orchard
Bonzi, L., Scalisi, A., O'Connell, M.G., Banerjee, B.P., Rallo, G., Remorini, D., Valluri, N. and Goodwin, I.. 2024. "Applying a solar model to LiDAR images of an agrivoltaic pear orchard." O'Connell, M. (ed.) II International Symposium on Precision Management of Orchards and Vineyards. Tatura, Australia 03 - 08 Dec 2023 Australia. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1395.15

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Finite element modelling of fully encapsulated cable bolts in laboratory large scale pull out test
Mirzaghorbanali, Ashkan, Rastegarmanesh, Ali, McDougall, Kevin, Aziz, Naj, Anzanpour, Sina and Nourizadeh, Hadi. 2024. "Finite element modelling of fully encapsulated cable bolts in laboratory large scale pull out test." Aziz, N. and Mirzaghorbanali, A. (ed.) 2024 Resource Operators Conference (ROC2024). Wollongong, Australia 13 - 16 Feb 2024 Australia. University of Wollongong.

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WEPP interrill erodibility for clay soils in the crop lands of Northern NSW and Southern Queensland, Australia
Silburn, Mark D. and Bosomworth, Bronwyn. 2024. "WEPP interrill erodibility for clay soils in the crop lands of Northern NSW and Southern Queensland, Australia." Soil Research. 62 (1). https://doi.org/10.1071/SR23137

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Biochemical methane potential of dairy manure residues and separated fractions: An Australia-wide study of the impact of production and cleaning systems
Grell, Torben, Harris, Peter W., Marchuk, Serhiy, Jenkins, Sasha, McCabe, Bernadette K. and Tait, Stephan. 2024. "Biochemical methane potential of dairy manure residues and separated fractions: An Australia-wide study of the impact of production and cleaning systems." Bioresource Technology. 391 (Part A). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129903

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Performance Evaluation of Jerusalem Artichoke Digging Tool in Cohesive Soil Using Discrete Element Method
Awuah, Emmanuel, Zhou, Jun, Aikins, Kojo Atta, Antille, Diogenes L., Liang, Zian, Gbenontin, Bertrand Vigninou and Makange, Nelson Richard. 2024. "Performance Evaluation of Jerusalem Artichoke Digging Tool in Cohesive Soil Using Discrete Element Method." Journal of the ASABE. 67 (1), pp. 43-58. https://doi.org/10.13031/ja.15726

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Digital strategies for nitrogen management in grain production systems: lessons from multi-method assessment using on-farm experimentation
Colaco, A.F., Whelan, B.M., Bramley, R.G.V., Richetti, J., Fajardo, M., McCarthy, A.C., Perry, E.M., Bender, A., Leo, S., Fitzgerald, G.J. and Lawes, R.A.. 2024. "Digital strategies for nitrogen management in grain production systems: lessons from multi-method assessment using on-farm experimentation ." Precision Agriculture. 25 (2), pp. 983-1013. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11119-023-10102-z

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Tactile sensing for tissue discrimination in robotic meat cutting: A feasibility study
Aly, Basem Adel, Low, Tobias, Long, Derek, Brett, Peter and Baillie, Craig. 2024. "Tactile sensing for tissue discrimination in robotic meat cutting: A feasibility study." Journal of Food Engineering. 363. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2023.111754

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