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CANEGROWERS

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3864 6444

Address: 100 Edward St 4000 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.canegrowers.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Explaining to more Queenslanders the big picture implications of expanding regulation on sugarcane growers.

25.01.2022 Are you a Sugar Research Australia Group G Member? The AGM is on Friday 11 December. To find out how to join the online meeting AND to lodge your proxy form by the deadline next Wednesday, head to the SRA website.

23.01.2022 Did you have one of these as a kid in the 1980s? After a grower asked about getting one for their kids, we've made this retro Australian Canegrower magazine T-shirt design available on Redbuble (though in 2020 CANEGROWERS of course advocates sunsmart workwear) https://www.redbubble.com//Retro-Kids-Austr/50289714.3ISXX

23.01.2022 Do you hold G Class shares in STL Ltd? Make sure your vote counts at the election for board positions.

22.01.2022 Great event to be involved with - young growers, big ideas and a future focus. Thanks Next Gen Community and Bundaberg for hosting and CASE IH for sponsoring the Step Up! Conference.

22.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology has released its 2020 Spring Outlook, showing much of Australia has a high likelihood of above average rainfall in the coming months. That's due to the increased likelihood of a La Niña event. http://media.bom.gov.au//spring-outlook-wetter-than-avera/

21.01.2022 As ABC Rural celebrates 75 years, it's delving into the archives. Look what was found on the sugarcane industry! A great reminder on how much has changed.

21.01.2022 Time is running out and not all of the prizes have been claimed this month!

19.01.2022 Today is a good day to check in with friends and family, or set a reminder to do it later. Not sure how to check if they're travelling OK then here are some resources and ideas....

18.01.2022 Applications are now open for the 2021 AgriFutures Australia Horizon Scholarship Program. The scholarship gives uni students entering their final two years of study, financial and career support to help them broaden their horizons and accelerate their careers. https://www.agrifutures.com.au//agrifutures-horizon-schol/

17.01.2022 INVITATION - to a webinar next week all about keeping you and your workers safe during harvest. Queensland Farmers' Federation and Safe Ag Systems have teamed up for the event at 12pm on Wednesday, 23 September, which will provide you with the tools you need to identify your duties to your workers and reduce risks and hazards. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.qff.org.au/events/five-steps-prepare-harvest/

17.01.2022 Have you checked out the benefits your CANEGROWERS membership gets you at Queensland Farmers' Federation ? There's things like a Bunnings’ PowerPass Trade account with special pricing and offers, AutoTender’s vehicle wholesale pricing for any vehicle model or manufacturer and Safe Ag Systems’ safety management software at a discount. Register online..... https://www.qff.org.au/member-portal-sign-up/

17.01.2022 Keeping farm records would have to be the biggest thing that growers ask the Smartcane BMP team about. If you're feeling a bit daunted, listen to the growers in this video. When you're ready, find your local Smartcane BMP facilitator here https://smartcane.com.au/

17.01.2022 How is your lamington game for #AgDayAU ? CANEGROWERS CEO Dan Galligan whipped up this batch (really!!) for the Brisbane office and has posting his pic online with this hashtag to be in the running for a Bake Off prize. National Farmers' Federation https://www.agday.org.au/bake-off

17.01.2022 The LNP's election commitment to restore balance between measures to protect the Reef and their impact on farmers is a step in the right direction. The review that's promised should result in the repeal of the 2019 ramped up regulations.

17.01.2022 Do you know someone who is helping to improve soil health in Australia? Perhaps it is you, one of your friends, stakeholders or colleagues. Nominations for the ...inaugural General Jeffery Soil Health Award are now open for any individual farmer, land manager, extension specialist or educator who is making an exceptional contribution to soil health in Australia. Nominations close 31 March. For more information and to apply, visit: ow.ly/MUGN30rt4Y9.

16.01.2022 Sunsuper is kicking off a webinar series tomorrow at 11am for anyone with questions about retirement planning, how super is invested and what's happened over the past 12 months. The second session is next Wednesday. Register here https://bit.ly/3hVpL0c

14.01.2022 Did sugarcane growing/harvesting feature in your Year 12s formal or graduation celebrations this year? We'd love to feature some more pictures in the magazine so please get in touch [email protected]

14.01.2022 Have you checked out your September update from the CANEGROWERS Marketing Information Service ? Click here https://bit.ly/2FlBlEh and use your membership number to login. (Not sure of your number? There's an email on the page to confirm what it is)

13.01.2022 Most cane growers have opinions about pigs.... You're invited to take a look at this draft action plan and comment on its aim to support land managers.

13.01.2022 Register your interest now! CANEGROWERS has teamed up with TAFE Queensland to create a course called Pricing Essentials for Cane Growers. It contains information and will build skills to help you get the most out of the sugar marketing and pricing opportunities now available. The course will be held between Feb and March 2021 in cane growing regions depending on interest. Head to TAFE Qld's website https://go.tafeqld.edu.au/skillsetcanegrowers to register your interest.

13.01.2022 CANEGROWERS Maryborough says the news that Maryborough Mill will close is disappointing but confirmation that an agreement is well advanced between MSF Sugar and Isis Mill to toll crush contracted cane provides a degree of certainty for the future. Read the full statement here https://bit.ly/3765IJn

12.01.2022 Good Morning and Happy #AgDayAU with a special shoutout to all sugarcane growers!

11.01.2022 Recent incidents with powerlines which act as a reminder to please, look up and live!

11.01.2022 Celebrating cane growers... and growing together

11.01.2022 How good is this?! Thanks Samuel Mischke for showing Australian school kids around a sugarcane harvester and spreading the word about working on a farm. There's a longer video to come on the ABC Education website soon.

11.01.2022 Reminder! Have you checked your latest Australian Canegrower magazine to see if your vehicle with its CANEGROWERS bumper sticker is a winner in September?

10.01.2022 Electricity Safety Week (7-11 September) is Queensland’s annual reminder that while electricity helps power up our everyday lives, it can also be deadly. It's a... great opportunity for the agriculture sector to review safety systems if working near powerlines. Learn how to stay safe here: ow.ly/61AZ30lKnVl.

10.01.2022 Some good news - after COVID-19 disruptions, the World Trade Organisation case against Indian sugar subsidies is recommencing.

10.01.2022 Cane grower, grazier, fruit and vege producer soil health training offer. Six days over six months in the Wet Tropics region. Follow the link below for more info.

10.01.2022 A collision between a mill train and a truck in the centre of Mossman. Thankfully no one was hurt. It's a reminder to all road users to take extra care around sugarcane regions during the crush.

10.01.2022 It is with sadness today that we hear of the death of former Queensland Agriculture Minister Tim Mulherin. As a Mackay MP with a family history steeped in the sugar industry, CANEGROWERS had worked closely with Mr Mulherin. While our views may not always aligned, as a minister he was just a phone call away. He listened to industry and always held a deep interest in the welfare of agriculture and farmers. He has particularly left a mark on rural training and skill development which he saw as key to agriculture’s future.

08.01.2022 Celebrating #AgDayAU on the job! National Farmers' Federation

07.01.2022 An achievement worth celebrating and CANEGROWERS members are proud to have helped drumMUSTER & ChemClear reach it

06.01.2022 Harvesting 9500 tonnes of sugar cane a year, a 144 ha cane farm Seaforth near Mackay could see increased production yields and major energy cost savings, thanks... to recommendations of an audit conducted by Canegrowers Mackay through the Energy Savers Plus Program Extension. Find out how here: ow.ly/nneH30r8QQp.

05.01.2022 Applications for 2021 Nuffield Australia scholarships close in 10 days. These are for primary producers with forward-thinking ideas to drive the agricultural industry in the post-COVID economy. If you are wanting to make a positive change to your business, community and sector, click here for details https://www.nuffield.com.au/

04.01.2022 Dan Tehan, the new Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, visited a Mackay cane farm this morning. CANEGROWERS members made sure he gained a good understanding of how vitally important international trade relationships are for our industry (because 85% of Australia’s sugar production heading to overseas markets)

03.01.2022 Got some CANEGROWERS member news to share? We're looking for big birthdays, weddings, new baby announcements, significant anniversaries, new puppies, anything for the new community news column in the March magazine. Don't be shy and get in touch [email protected]

02.01.2022 Did you catch this story on the the news last night? Chairman Paul Schembri welcoming indications the WTO case on India's subsidies is recommencing after COVID delays.

02.01.2022 Do you grow cane between Plane Creek and Mossman? There's a new guide to help with greyback canegrub management available from Sugar Research Australia Download it here https://sugarresearch.com.au///08/Grub-Plan-2020-F_Web.pdf

02.01.2022 Those in drought areas will welcome this, but news a La Nina event has been confirmed is a worry for areas where the cane harvest has already been interrupted by rain.

01.01.2022 Great to see this recognition of the power or collaboration and cooperation, along with respect for growers!