What we Do for growers

Advocacy

Ensuring grower voices are clearly heard and understood on matters that impact their lives and livelihoods

Whether it is at local, state, national or international level, CANEGROWERS has a team of experienced and knowledgeable policy managers working on the issues that impact the industry. Grower-led policy committees investigate these issues and provide facts, feedback and guidance to the all-grower Policy Council, which in turn decides what actions to take on policy matters and charges the all-grower Board of Directors with carrying out those actions. 
Key Issues
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Sustainable Sugar

Sustainable Sugar

Growers work hard to ensure they are growing sugarcane sustainably. CANEGROWERS is working to ensure growers are recognised for their efforts. 

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Trade

Trade

CANEGROWERS lobbies for improved access to international markets and advises the Australian Government on trade-related issues that impact the industry, such as international trade agreements and World Trade Organization action.

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Electricity

Electricity

Electricity is a huge cost burden on growers, especially growers who pump water to irrigate their crop. CANEGROWERS campaigns for the introduction of special irrigation tariffs which will lower the cost of electricity for growers.

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Sugar Marketing

Sugar Marketing

The implementation of Grower Choice in Marketing legislation was a watershed moment for the industry and a major victory for CANEGROWERS.

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Climate Change

Climate Change

Climate change is among the most significant threats facing the sugarcane industry in Queensland. CANEGROWERS is working to mitigate the changes to our physical and financial environment.

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Reef Water Quality

Reef Water Quality

Growers have significantly reduced impacts on water quality through changes in farming practices

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Biosecurity

Biosecurity

Ongoing vigilance by industry is important to protect the Australian sugarcane industry from the entry, establishment and spread of exotic plant pests and diseases.

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RD&E

RD&E

Supporting the research, development and extension that will keep Australia's sugarcane industry productive, profitable and competitive.

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Transport

Transport

CANEGROWERS campaigns for improved access to public roads for farming machinery and against any moves which may limit farming activity and viability with no benefit to public safety.

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Bulk Sugar Terminals

Bulk Sugar Terminals

Queensland's bulk storage sugar terminals give the industry a distinct advantage over our international competitors. CANEGROWERS is working to ensure that terminal operators remain focused on operating the terminals in the best interests of the industry.

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