The meeting that changed Queensland’s sugar industry
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.
CANEGROWERS remembers Mr Ron Boswell AO
CANEGROWERS today pays tribute to Mr Ron Boswell AO, a proud Queenslander and a consistent, respected advocate for the sugar industry and regional Australia.
A century on the front line for Queensland’s cane growers
The New Year will ring in a historic milestone for Queensland’s sugarcane industry, with CANEGROWERS marking 100 years of fighting for cane-farming families.
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Classroom pilot plants seeds for the future
Queensland primary school students are gaining a fresh perspective on agriculture thanks to a new classroom program piloted in Mackay.
Growers showcase Queensland’s sweet side
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.
Strong start to Crush recognised by CANEGROWERS
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.
Queensland grower to lead global sugar body
CANEGROWERS Australia Chairman Owen Menkens has been elected President of the World Association of Beet and Cane Growers (WABCG), marking a proud moment for the Australian sugarcane industry on the final day of the WABCG Conference in Cairns.
Global Sugar Industry Lands in Cairns for Landmark Event
Far North Queensland is playing host to the world this week as leading voices in the global sugar industry converge on Cairns for the World Association of Beet and Cane Growers (WABCG) Conference – returning to Australia for the first time in almost two decades.