A century of cane and community
As the year winds down and the post-Christmas lull sets in, I hope you had a good break and a chance to switch off.
Crush finish fuels quiet confidence
As this edition of the paper hits the press, the 2025 harvest is just about done. While a few districts are still cutting, all should finish within the week.
Sugar price slump will pressure regional economies
As the sugarcane crush winds down across Queensland, the industry is facing a challenging period driven by a steep fall in global sugar prices.
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Ekka shows the city is still sweet on cane
Every August, the Ekka gives city and country a chance to meet face to face – and for us in agriculture, that’s a golden opportunity.
A season of contrasts and the strength behind it
As we approach the midpoint of the 2025 crush, it’s clear this season is shaping up very differently to the one we endured last year.
Positive steps for cane farmers — but let’s keep the momentum going
It’s not every week we get to talk about good news — but this one’s worth acknowledging
15% Discount Secured: A Step in the Right Direction
We recently saw the Queensland Government announce the extension of the 15% rural irrigation price discount for another two years, and I reckon most of the farmers I know would say it’s about time.
Backing Growers Where It Counts
It’s early days for the new Queensland Government, but I’ll say this — the first six months have brought some practical decisions that are making a real difference for cane growers.