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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Councils must do more on pest management
Footage of ‘rafts’ of Red Imported Fire Ants being swept along by floodwaters in the Rocky Point district and news reports of a nest being discovered near Wardell, 100 kms south of the Queensland border, has left the general public considering something they don’t often think about – biosecurity. For farmers,…
Sadly, fairness is something we must fight for
Happy New Year! I hope readers had a peaceful and relaxing break over the Christmas period and are feeling motivated for all those New Year’s resolutions as we head into 2024. It’s shaping up to be a big year on the agricultural advocacy front, with local government elections looming in March and the state election…
Heartbreaking end to 2023 for flooded communities
With the harvest finally complete and growers, mill workers, and harvesting crews looking forward to spending some well-earned quality time with loved ones over the Christmas break, I had planned to sign off for 2023 with a message of hope and joy for readers. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other…
Time to make bio-evolution a reality
For some time now, people within Queensland’s sugarcane industry, me included, have been talking about an industry evolution. We’ve been highlighting value-adding opportunities that will not only boost growers’ bottom lines but will bring employment and economic benefits to our regional communities. These…
Harvest winds down
The final countdown has begun, with Queensland’s 2023 sugarcane crush rapidly winding down across the state. Bundaberg was first to cross the line, with Millaquin Mill tipping its final bin on 7 November, followed closely by the Isis and Maryborough districts the next day. At the time of writing, the Northern and…