A shipment of Queensland raw sugar that departed the Port of Cairns on Saturday bound for Japan marked an important milestone for Australian sugar, industry leaders have said.
One hundred years ago this week, sugarcane growers from across Queensland met in Mackay to take a defining step that would change their industry forever. CANEGROWERS was born.
Queensland’s sugarcane industry has welcomed the Federal Government’s move to kickstart a national biofuels industry, declaring the state is uniquely positioned to lead the nation in clean energy and regional job creation.
Queensland sugarcane has picked up a rare global “triple tick” for sustainability, with the industry’s Smartcane BMP program now recognised by the world’s three leading benchmarks – VIVE, Bonsucro and ProTerra.
Queensland primary school students are gaining a fresh perspective on agriculture thanks to a new classroom program piloted in Mackay.
Sugarcane will once again take centre stage at the Royal Queensland Show next week, with CANEGROWERS returning to the Ekka to give city visitors a first-hand look at one of Queensland’s great agricultural industries.
The CANEGROWERS Policy Council, which met in Brisbane this week, has recognised and congratulated sugar mill workers across Queensland for their efforts in delivering a smooth start to the 2025 crushing season.