Every August, the country comes to Brisbane for the Ekka. And for all the talk of a city–country divide, Brisbane always seems pretty pleased to see it.
The 2026 crushing season is already underway in two Queensland cane-growing districts, and most other regions will see harvesters firing up through June.
For Bundaberg growers, the uncertainty surrounding Paradise Dam feels like a wound that never quite healed.
There’s a slow shift happening in the global sugar market – and Queensland cane growers are right in the thick of it.
The first, and hopefully last, cyclone of the season has come and gone. While Tropical Cyclone Koji wasn’t a major system by cyclone standards, it’s a good reminder that it doesn’t take a Category 4 or 5 to cause real damage.
Sugarcane growers know one thing better than most - tough seasons don’t come with a warning label.
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.
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.