Christmas Crushed: Delays take heavy toll on farming families
Queensland's sugarcane farming families will spend this Christmas counting the cost of yet another delayed harvest, with updated industry analysis finding that poor milling performance throughout the year which caused crushing to continue into the…
Cyclone Jasper recovery grants extended
CANEGROWERS has welcomed the Queensland Government’s decision to extend disaster recovery grant applications for primary producers impacted by Cyclone Jasper.
CANEGROWERS calls for urgent action on disaster funding
CANEGROWERS is urging the Queensland Government to extend the application deadline for disaster recovery grants for primary producers impacted by Cyclone Jasper.
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Power price positive step but big issues remain
Sugarcane farmers’ group CANEGROWERS has welcomed as a win a new option to help Queensland irrigators manage high electricity costs but says more work is needed to fix all the issues in the power pricing system. “The confirmation from the Queensland Competition Authority that a new control load tariff, called T34,…
Senate Inquiry failure symbolic of wider reef regs
Peak sugarcane body, CANEGROWERS has said the failure of senators to reach a consensus on the veracity of the evidence base behind reef regulations is symbolic of the confusing, divisive and politicised nature of the regulations themselves. “This was a major opportunity to respond to the industry’s multiple concerns…
Election plan to unleash sugarcane industry’s potential
CANEGROWERS has outlined an eight-point plan to the parties contesting the Queensland Election saying it will secure a sustainable, profitable and productive future for sugarcane growers, regional communities and the state economy. “We’re working harder and smarter and the next Queensland Government can help us…
Growers urged to back bid for sugar terminal board
All grower shareholders are being urged to use their vote this month to ensure their interests are represented by another sugarcane farmer on the board of Sugar Terminals Limited. “This is the first time the CANEGROWERS board has officially endorsed a candidate for the STL board,” CANEGROWERS Chairman Paul Schembri…
New model offers roadmap for farm advisory services
A project driven by a southern Queensland sugarcane growers’ organisation has developed a framework to guide the future of farm advisory services and workers. “We wanted to work out at what makes a good extension officer and why some farmers adopt new practices while others don’t,” CANEGROWERS Isis Manager Angela…