Join George the Farmer and his mates Simone and Shaun as they head north to sunny Queensland to learn all about sugarcane — one of Australia’s sweetest and most sustainable crops!
Discover how sugarcane grows, how it’s harvested and milled, and how Aussie farmers are using innovation and technology to protect the environment while producing one of the world’s most versatile plants. From sugar and animal feed to electricity, fuel and even biodegradable plastics, you’ll be amazed at all the incredible things that come from sugarcane!
In this fun and educational video, George and the team meet real cane farmers and dive into:
- The fascinating life cycle of sugarcane – from planting to harvest
- The science of how the juice inside sugarcane becomes sweet sugar crystals
- How farmers use GPS tractors, drones and crop rotation to care for soil, water and the Great Barrier Reef
- Ways sugarcane is helping to create a cleaner, greener future
Dance and sing along with George the Farmer, Shaun and Simone to farm song, 'Sugarcane Train' or tune in from all streaming services.
This catchy tune was written for George the Farmer’s paddock to product episode on Sugarcane. In this sweet adventure, the team heads to sunny Queensland to discover how sugarcane is grown, harvested and transformed into everything from sugar and electricity to fuel and eco-friendly products!
Click here to 'singalong'A 2D retelling of CANEGROWERS immersive virtual reality trip through Queensland's sugarcane industry. This 'Paddock to Packet' tour is also available as a 360 VR experience please contact info@canegrowers.com.au to learn more.
Check it outBurdekin sugarcane grower Steve Pilla takes us through his comprehensive irrigation system.
Learn moreProserpine growers and harvesters the Orr Family take us through the harvest.
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