What city-country divide?
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.
Fair rules support sugar regions
The 2026 crushing season is already underway in two Queensland cane-growing districts, and most other regions will see harvesters firing up through June.
Paradise Lost? Will the Premier keep his word?
For Bundaberg growers, the uncertainty surrounding Paradise Dam feels like a wound that never quite healed.
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Planting curiosity in the classroom
Recently, a couple of Queensland primary schools trialed a fresh approach to teaching the story of sugarcane.
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.