A breakdown at the Rocky Point mill late last week disrupted the final stages of the Queensland sugarcane crush, leaving around 2,000 tonnes of harvested cane sitting in bins and a further 1,000 tonnes of burnt cane standing in paddocks.
“Chugga-chugga, choo-choo, here comes the train, rollin’ towards the sugarcane!”
Imagine if Airbus could influence Boeing’s board appointments, or if Pepsi held sway over Coca-Cola’s corporate governance.
The final truckload of Mossman sugarcane has been delivered to Mulgrave Mill, closing a defining chapter in the region’s history and leaving an uncertain future for local growers.
The dust might be settling on Queensland Sugar Limited’s Annual General Meeting, but the sense of frustration remains.