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CANEGROWERS Mackay
Mackay Canegrowers Limited (MCL) trading as CANEGROWERS Mackay is an integral part of the CANEGROWERS organisation, the peak body representing Australia's sugarcane growers in Queensland and New South Wales. MCL provides services, representation and support to the majority of cane growers across the Mackay and Plane Creek regions on a wide range of issues including advocacy, marketing, water and electricity, workplace health & safety, transport, environment and best management practice, training and business management.
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Latest News
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Growers set to drive sugar industry forward
The peak sugarcane growers' group CANEGROWERS welcomes today's announcement of funding as the Australian sugar industry works to develop a strategy and roadmap to secure its futures. "Almost a year ago industry leaders came together - growers, millers and researchers - and agreed on the need to work together on a strategy to take us to 2040 and beyond," CANEGROWERS Chairman Paul Schembri said. Click here to read more.
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Shortage of haulout operators in Mackay region may disrupt harvest
A shortage of cane haulout operators in the Mackay region may further disrupt the sugarcane harvest, which has already been delayed due to recent rain and mechanical breakdowns at the mills. More -
Green fuel plans in India have lessons for Australia
Current developments in India’s ethanol industry have important take home messages for Australia. India wants ethanol to play a larger role in its energy mix as it looks for ways to reduce its dependence on expensive oil imports and cut its carbon footprint. Sound like a familiar national objective? Read on ... More -
Five serious powerline incidents already this season
In response to five serious incidents involving cane harvesters, haulouts and irrigation equipment already this season - and after a worker was tragically killed and six others hospitalised after a pineapple harvester contacted overhead powerlines on a farm near Yeppoon on 14 July - the Industrial Inspector for North & Central Queensland at Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, Office of Industrial Relations, has written to CANEGROWERS Mackay with guidance to raise awareness and provide strategies to manage the safety risks to operators on cane harvesters working near overhead powerlines. Please read and take any necessary action on your farm. More -
Rural Electrical Safety Awareness Online Induction
CANEGROWERS Mackay, in conjunction with TAFE Qld, have developed this induction, and is an update to the course that was offered previously to our members. This course will provide you with a basic understanding of hazard identification, risk control, and risk assessment in relation to electrical work carried out in a rural environment. The course takes approx. 1 hour to complete and the cost is $95. To enrol, click on the link within the CANEGROWERS Mackay’s Training webpage. Please ring 4944 2600 if you need any assistance.
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TAFE Course – Certificate 111 in Laboratory Skills
CQUniversity Australia is offering training in MSL30118 Certificate 111 in Laboratory Skills. This mid-level qualification laboratory course now has a sugar-specific stream, which will provide potential employment opportunities in the sugar industry at laboratory level. Click here to view further information.
Note: The subsidised cost is $1079 or $83 per unit, and there are ongoing efforts to reduce this further. (Unsubsidised fee is $4550) -
CANEGROWERS Marketing Information Service
CANEGROWERS Marketing Information Service offers support in the form of information and eductation to members. The service offers expert insight regarding sugar price and production forecasting. It is an independent service which will not favour one marketer over another. To access, members can go to www.canegrowers.com.au/marketing-information-service to log in. -
Powerful new Cost of Production Tool helping growers manage costs
The Cost of Production Tool is primarily designed to allow growers to determine what sugar price they need to cover production costs. This is an important part of understanding what sugar prices you would like to lock in for your business.
The tool allows you to enter your own farm information, which will enable a break-even sugar price to be calculated based on your costs of production. Members can download the new Cost of Production Tool on the CANEGROWERS website at www.canegrowers.com.au/marketing-information-service.
A handy How to Guide on using the Tool can be found on pages 17-18 of the June edition of the Canegrower magazine.
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Reef Protection Regulations Information Packs
For more information:
1. Visit the Queensland Government website at www.qld.gov.au/ReefRegulations
2. Email officeofthegbr@des,qld.gov.au or call 13 QGOV (137468).
Click here to view further reef regulations information.
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The Billet
The Billet is CANEGROWERS Mackay's premium cane growers magazine delivered monthly to members of CANEGROWERS Mackay. The Billet consists of news and information specifically for cane growers and farming businesses. For advertising or subscription information, call (07) 4944 2600.