Wind farm plan sparks unease in Proserpine cane community
Concerned Proserpine cane growers will attend a public Energy Forum today hosted by Coexistence Queensland amid mounting unease over a proposed wind farm and what it could mean for the local sugarcane industry.
Middle East conflict exposes Australia’s fuel insecurity
CANEGROWERS is calling on the Federal Government to introduce a national E10 fuel mandate and expand domestic ethanol production as soaring oil prices and fears of supply disruptions take hold.
Growers Get Final Word on Biofuels
Queensland’s sugarcane growers have delivered the final word at the State Government’s Inquiry into Sugarcane Biofuels Opportunities in Queensland, with CANEGROWERS closing the inquiry’s final public hearing in Brisbane today.
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CANEGROWERS welcomes new NFF President
CANEGROWERS has congratulated Queensland farmer Hamish McIntyre on his election as President of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF).
Competition, not control
It's time to end the conflict at the heart of Australia's sugar marketing system
Australia unites with ASEAN Sugar Alliance
Australia is expanding its regional collaboration this week, taking a seat at the ASEAN Sugar Alliance meeting in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Qld can unlock Australia’s biofuels future - sugar is the key
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.
Triple sustainability tick puts Queensland sugar out in front
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.