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.
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.
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Positive sign but permanent fix required in sugar dispute
CANEGROWERS has welcomed a temporary suspension of strike action by Wilmar mill workers that has allowed crushing to begin at three Burdekin sugar mills.
Give cyclone-struck growers more time to make repairs
CANEGROWERS is calling on the State Government to give primary producers impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper more time to apply for and conduct works under disaster recovery grants.
Sugar Cubed – Building a brighter future for Qld cane growers
Building a brighter future for Queensland’s sugarcane industry will be top of the agenda when more than 100 growers and industry leaders gather in Mackay this week for the inaugural Sugar Cubed conference.
Enough talk – just do it
The time for talking is over! Immediate, large-scale, effective action is what’s required if we’re to have any hope of halting the march of Red Imported Fire Ants, CANEGROWERS Chairman Owen Menkens has said.
Burdekin growers prepare for presidential visit
National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke will get a taste of the sweet life when he visits the heart of Queensland sugarcane country this week.