CANEGROWERS wins replanting support for flood-hit growers
CANEGROWERS welcomes the State and Federal Governments’ joint decision to allow disaster recovery grants to cover replanting costs – calling it a major win for growers.
Disaster relief a good start but recovery is more than cleanup
CANEGROWERS welcomes today’s announcement by the State and Federal Governments of a joint disaster relief package for primary producers devastated by recent flooding across north Queensland.
CANEGROWERS urges State Government to assist flood-hit growers with replanting costs
As north Queensland’s cane farmers face a disaster of unprecedented scale, CANEGROWERS is urging the State Government to align with other states by assisting growers with the cost of replanting lost crops.
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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…
Focus on farmers is the right direction
CANEGROWERS has welcomed as a step in the right direction the Liberal National Party’s early State Election commitment to restore a balance between measures to protect the Great Barrier Reef and their impact on farmers. “Putting farmers in the middle of solutions for the environment will help turn the dial back from…