CANEGROWERS welcomes inquiry, urges action
CANEGROWERS has welcomed today’s announcement by the Crisafulli Government of a Parliamentary Inquiry into the potential of sugarcane-based bioenergy, calling it a vital step towards building a modern, diversified sugarcane industry in Queensland.
Revived EU trade talks must deliver for Australian farmers
CANEGROWERS has welcomed the renewed momentum in Australia-EU free trade negotiations, urging both sides to work towards a deal that delivers meaningful outcomes for Australian agriculture.
Disaster relief breakthrough a major win for growers
A long-running push by CANEGROWERS for disaster funding reform has delivered another major win for Queensland cane farmers, with the State and Federal governments agreeing to broaden the definition of ‘primary producer’ under disaster assistance…
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A national biofuels feedstock strategy to give flight to aviation's net-zero ambitions
Representatives from across Australia's agriculture and fuel supply chain have urged the Federal Government to immediately initiate a national low-carbon liquid fuel feedstock strategy to give effect to the ambitious agenda outlined in the Federal Government Aviation White Paper released this week.
Sugarcane – a sweet treat for Ekka
Sugarcane has once again proved to be one of the Royal Queensland Show’s sweetest attractions, with up to ten thousand people passing through the industry stand during last week’s Ekka in Brisbane.
Tully mill pay deal provides certainty
CANEGROWERS has welcomed the end of industrial action at Tully Sugar Mill, saying it’s an example of what can be achieved when employers and unions negotiate in good faith and are prepared to compromise.
CANEGROWERS slams Wilmar and unions
CANEGROWERS Chairman Owen Menkens has slammed both sides in the long-running pay dispute between Wilmar Sugar and unions representing mill workers, calling the current situation reckless and potentially disastrous for the industry.
CANEGROWERS and unions discuss ongoing pay dispute
CANEGROWERS has called on Wilmar Sugar and unions representing mill workers to do everything within their power to resolve an ongoing pay dispute that continues to disrupt the 2024 cane crush.