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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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2020 Qld State Election - Eight-Point Plan
CANEGROWERS Mackay Chairman Kevin Borg today recommended that growers read QCGO’s election booklet which was released earlier this month: “CANEGROWERS Mackay wholeheartedly support the QCGO eight-point plan,” Mr Borg said. “It is an important election and we are seeking all parties’ response to the document. We believe the future of the industry largely hinges around this election.” More -
How much funding will reach the farmers?
Sugarcane growers are asking for concrete details about how much of the funding provided by the Reef Trust Partnership for a regional water quality program for Mackay-Whitsunday region will reach farmers on the ground.
A series of projects have just been announced by the Great Barrier Reef Foundation and Reef Catchments for the Mackay-Whitsunday region, CANEGROWERS Mackay Chairman, Kevin Borg said today. However, transparent details about how each project will translate to on ground assistance to growers to fund farming practice change is absent. More -
Energy Savers audit shows increased efficiency & major savings for Mackay farm
A cane farm at Seaforth near Mackay could see increased production yields and major energy cost savings, thanks to recommendations of an audit conducted by CANEGROWERS Mackay under the Energy Savers Plus Program Extension. More
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Reef Policy failings outlined at Senate hearing
Key failings in the way governments have approached policy to assist the Great Barrier Reef have been exposed by the sugarcane growers’ organisation CANEGROWERS at a Senate inquiry in Brisbane. Click here to view the CANEGROWERS Media Release. -
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 CANEGROWERS website, www.canegrowers.com.au and click on the Resources tab 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).
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Cane Burning Notification now available
The latest Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Information Sheet - Cane Burning Notification is now available. More -
CANEGROWERS Queensland's Current Activities
Weekly update on activities CANEGROWERS Queensland is undertaking on behalf of its members. To view the update, go to the Members Tab.
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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.