The Mossman Next Generation Group would like to congratulate the winners of this year’s cane display. The 2016 Mossman Next Generation Groups show cane exhibition was a well organised display with an excellent level of entries. The display had 53 entries from 9 different growers with each class being well represented. The growers from the region should be commended for their effort, especially after the difficult year they had last year.

The Mossman Next Generation Group would also like to thank everyone who entered and also the people who helped setup on the day.

The schedule of prizes and the winners are tabled below:

9 April 2015
George Christensen

Those wanting to make submissions to the Sugar Industry Code of Conduct Taskforce established by the Coalition Government now have more time to do so.

Federal Member for Dawson George Christensen, who chairs the taskforce, said it had been set up to investigate the need for a potential code of conduct for the industry. Continue reading →

Queenslanders are being urged to act quickly to nominate for the 2015 Queensland Training Awards which close on 10 April.

Training and Skills Minister Yvette D’Ath said Queensland’s highest honours for vocational education and training were up for grabs at the seven regional finals and then at the state final in September. Continue reading →

Join Carbon Farming Extension Officers Michelle, Veronica & Bree to learn about the Carbon Farming Project, and what we are doing in the region on carbon farming practices and policy.

When: Thursday 23rd October 2014
Time: 12:30 pm AEST

For more information, or to confirm your attendance, please click here.

In many districts irrigation is one of the key drivers to maximising productivity. Research trials have consistently shown that it is possible to grow 10 tonnes of cane for each ML of irrigation water applied.

Available in November this new industry resource provides useful information to help growers experienced in irrigation, and those new to irrigation practices, make informed decisions about irrigating to maximise on-farm yield.

The manual provides easy to follow advice on soil water; the response of sugarcane to irrigation; water quality; irrigation system and scheduling; drainage; and the economics of irrigation.

If you’d like to receive a printed copy please email communications@sugarresearch.com.au

The inaugural Annual General Meeting of Sugar Research Australia Limited (SRA) will be held on Wednesday, 22 October 2014 at SRA’s offices commencing at 2.00pm.

For more information, please click here.

Queensland Sugar Limited (QSL) is proud to deliver its 2013/2014 Annual Report.

QSL sold 2.975 million tonnes of raw sugar in the 2013/2014 Financial Year, with 3.765 million tonnes of raw sugar handled through the bulk sugar terminals. Continue reading →

Join Women in Sugar Burdekin Inc. for
International Rural Women’s Day Morning Tea

Guest Speaker: Karen Quagliata
When: 15th October 2014
Where: Chill Parlour 139 Queen Street Ayr
Time: 10 am—11.30 am Continue reading →

Newly selected Nuffield Scholars participate in a six-week ‘Global Focus Program’ world tour to develop understanding of local and international agricultural best practice and meet with progressive businesses, organisations and government.

To view the videos, please click here.

Week ending 21st March 2014
By Cathy Kelly & Carla Keith

QSL Industry Relationship Managers Carla Keith and Cathy Kelly have released their latest update.

To view, please click here.