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Ekka shows the city is still sweet on cane
Every August, the Ekka gives city and country a chance to meet face to face – and for us in agriculture, that’s a golden opportunity.
Growers showcase Queensland’s sweet side
A season of contrasts and the strength behind it
Positive steps for cane farmers — but let’s keep the momentum going
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Stop hiding from shareholders
CANEGROWERS is calling on Sugar Terminals Limited (STL) to let grower shareholders have their say on the company’s controversial decision to insource terminal operations and sever a longstanding and successful relationship with Queensland Sugar Limited (QSL). STL is expected to announce a date for its 2023 Annual…
Australian Canegrower - Sep 2023
Find the latest stories from sugarcane growers about life on the farm in Australian Canegrowers
Mill sales show confidence in our industry
The news that Bundaberg Sugar is up for sale came as a surprise to many within and outside the industry when it was revealed this month. Not only is Bundaberg Sugar one of Australia’s best-known brand names, the company is also Queensland’s largest cane grower, in addition to being a miller and refiner of sugar. After…
What El Nino?
We’re almost three months into the 2023 sugarcane crush and the big dry that our weather gurus predicted has yet to materialise. In fact, it’s been unseasonably wet in many districts over the past two months and as a result the harvest is weeks behind schedule, especially in some of our northern regions. Of course,…
Biosecurity breakdown – government failing Australians
Today’s media reports on a new government plan to combat the spread of Red Imported Fire Ants only serve to further highlight the government’s continuing failure to fulfil one of its most basic responsibilities – the protection of Queensland’s environment, industries, and way of life from the threat of invasive pests…