Landmark biofuels step brings industry leaders together in Canberra
Australia has reached a turning point in the push for a national biofuels industry, with CANEGROWERS joining industry leaders at Federation Mall today to build on the Federal Government’s cleaner fuels announcement and help ensure the opportunity…
National biofuels consultation welcome – but Australia can’t wait until 2029
Australia should start building its biofuels industry now – creating regional jobs, investment and fuel security at home instead of sending Australian dollars and opportunities overseas, CANEGROWERS CEO Dan Galligan has said.
Cane industry seeks paraquat lifeline
The Australian sugarcane industry’s peak grower and research bodies have joined forces in a bid to prevent a critical weed-control tool disappearing from cane farms before practical alternatives are ready.
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Clear expectations as STL takes over terminal operations
Queensland cane growers expect Sugar Terminals Limited to put the interests of the sugar industry first when it formally takes over operation of the state’s bulk sugar terminals on 1 July.
Sugar Code keeps industry focused on future
CANEGROWERS says Queensland’s sugar industry should be focused on future opportunities – not reopening old grower–miller disputes the Sugar Code of Conduct was introduced to help resolve.
City kids discover the grass behind the goodies
More than 2,000 students got their hands dirty planting sugarcane billets this week, as CANEGROWERS brought the story of Queensland’s sugarcane industry to Brisbane’s Rural Discovery Day.
Harvesters ready to roll as growers brace for difficult season
Queensland’s 2026 sugarcane crush will officially get underway next week, with harvesters rumbling into life across the state’s far north.
Industry seeks public guarantee on Paradise Dam rebuild
CANEGROWERS is calling on the Crisafulli Government to publicly and unequivocally reaffirm its commitment to rebuilding Paradise Dam, following recent media reports questioning the future of the project.