Working with cane farmers across Queensland
it's About Celebrating The Way You Farm
Since 2014, Smartcane BMP has been working with growers across Queensland to record and verify their practice improvements. This has helped set the record straight and secure growers’ reputation as stewards of the land.
We’ve focused on the three core modules of BMP so growers can become accredited and be independently recognised for their management of soil health and nutrients, irrigation and drainage, and weeds, pests and diseases.
Becoming accredited in these modules remains the gold standard for Smartcane BMP. And we’ll continue to focus on supporting growers to assess their practices, and collect and collate farm records and other required evidence to achieve accreditation.
The sugar supply chain and the finance sector increasingly look to Smartcane BMP to assure them of growers’ sustainability performance, thereby helping these businesses meet the sustainability expectations of markets and investors.
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Latest News
Latest News
Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and views from the Smartcane BMP team. You'll also find a monthly Smartcane BMP article in the Australian Canegrower magazine.
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Find a local facilitator
Find a local facilitator
Got more questions? Your local facilitator can talk you through the process and answer any questions you may have. We're here to help make your Smartcane BMP journey as smooth and simple as possible.
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Case studies
Case studies
Want to see how other growers have navigated their journeys towards accreditation as producers of sustainable Queensland sugarcane? We have Smartcane BMP case studies from across the industry.
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FAQs
FAQs
Got a question about Smartcane BMP? Check out our frequently asked question to see if someone else has already found the answer. And if they haven't, just contact one of our friendly facilitators.
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Heard a rumour about Smartcane BMP and not sure if it's true? Ask the man who knows it all and help get the truth out there.
Click here to email your question to CANEGROWERS Environmental and Sustainability Manager, Mick Quirk.
Can farms under 80ha become accredited?
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Different regions, soils and weather means best-practice techniques look different for everyone. This module covers ways you can measure nutrients in soil and determine the right amount to apply. It also goes through use of fallow. This includes growing legumes to boost the levels of nutrients in the soil and to help break pest and disease cycles.
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Water drives most chemical and physical processes in soils, plants and the atmosphere—so efficient water use is a win-win situation for both your crops and the environment. This module covers ways you can boost your profits and productivity by saving electricity, saving water and reducing loss of chemicals and nutrients in run-off and deep drainage.
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Using pesticides and herbicides responsibly is essential so we can have continued access to these products and secure your reputation as a steward of the land. This module covers selecting the right products for your farm, understanding the product’s label requirements and any regulations. It also covers the timing and method of applying chemicals to avoid loss into waterways and other environments.
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This module provides accredited growers with the additional criteria required by global sustainability standards. This module covers the labour management, workplace health and safety and environmental factors you’ll need.
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Planting success has a major effect on farm profitability for the subsequent 4–5 years. This module covers the industry best practice for planting, including choosing the variety of cane and using clean seed. The module also covers efficient harvesting—many growers are requesting their harvest contractors to vary the harvester set-up and speed to reduce harvest loss and minimise effects on crop regrowth.
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Knowing how your business is performing, and which factors are driving your profits, reduces the amount of guesswork around cashflow, profitability and your cost of production. This module covers business performance, succession planning and goal setting.
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Most farms have wetlands, waterways or riparian zones which are critical to the farm’s surface drainage. Some farms also have patches of native vegetation. This module covers ways you can protect the natural systems on your land and how these systems can make contributions to conserving native species.
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As a business owner, you have legal obligations to minimise the risks you and your workers are exposed to. This module covers these obligations so you know the documentation and processes you need to have in place. And there are many useful resources to help you ensure the risk of injury on your farm is kept as low as possible.
Smartcane BMP - securing Australia's reputation as
a world leader in sustainable sugar production
Looking for more information on Queensland sugarcane's industry-led best management practice program? Everything you need to know, including module breakdowns, case studies, resources, and much more, can be found on the Smartcane BMP website.
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