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.
CANEGROWERS welcomes the Federal Government’s commitment to Feeding Australia, a national food security strategy that aligns with the long-standing calls from Australian farmers to strengthen our agricultural supply chains.
CANEGROWERS has written to the Federal Government, urging Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to raise the disaster recovery grant threshold to at least $75,000 for primary producers impacted by the recent flooding in north Queensland.
CANEGROWERS welcomes the State and Federal Governments’ joint decision to allow disaster recovery grants to cover replanting costs – calling it a major win for growers.
CANEGROWERS welcomes today’s announcement by the State and Federal Governments of a joint disaster relief package for primary producers devastated by recent flooding across north Queensland.
Flooding across North Queensland has left many communities facing a long and costly recovery. Homes, businesses, roads, and farms have all been affected, and getting back to normal will take time.