Canegrowers Mackay in Mackay, Queensland | Agricultural cooperative

Canegrowers Mackay

Locality: Mackay, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4944 2600

Address: 120 Wood Street 4740 Mackay, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 We call on all parties to work with us on this.

24.01.2022 The Energy Savers Plus Program Extension is now over but subsidised farm energy audits undertaken by Electrical Engineer Ron Coomer are still available for growers for another year under the Federal Government's Regional Job and Investment Package Project. Contact John Eden at CANEGROWERS Mackay on 4944 2605 or email [email protected]

23.01.2022 What's going on in the industry? MCL Chairman Kevin Borg discusses the latest issues with Meech Philpott on ABC Tropical North here: https://www.abc.net.au//progr/breakfast/breakfast/12653616. (From 2:46:49.)

23.01.2022 Growers, what are your thoughts about this? Will it bring valuable rain or are you nervous about the possibility of more cyclones?

23.01.2022 "How much funding will reach the farmers?" MCL Chairman Kevin Borg asked the question on ABC Tropical North this morning about the regional water quality program announced last week. Hear the interview: https://ab.co/3ibPVfD (starts at: 2:18:14) Read the news release: www.mackaycanegrowers.com.au.

21.01.2022 You are invited to attend a webinar next week about ensuring health and safety during harvest. QFF and Safe Ag Systems are holding the webinar next Wednesday, 23 September at 12 pm to ensure Queensland farmers have the tools they need to protect their own and workers' health and safety during this critical and busy time in the season. More information: https://www.qff.org.au/events/

21.01.2022 Got yours? SRA has released an updated greyback canegrub management manual. Copies are available here: https://sugarresearch.com.au///08/Grub-Plan-2020-F_Web.pdf

20.01.2022 How much rain did you get in the gauge this week? Too much/toolittle? A grower at Te Kowai sent in this shot of what appears to be a horizontal rainbow. Surely that's a lucky sign?! Chairman Kevin Borg talked to ABC Rural Reporter Melanie Groves about the rain and its impact on the harvest this week. Check it out here: https://www.abc.net.au//tropical-north-and-wide-b/12800386 (from 00.36).

19.01.2022 Free online training and learning opportunities for small business owners ranging from Finance, IT Skills, business planning and so on. You just need an ABN number to access. Visit: https://www.qldskills.com.au/

18.01.2022 Water is one such critical agricultural input that has rightfully received significant policy consideration from politicians, and QFF welcomes any reduction in ...water prices that is supported by evidence-based policy on how these cost savings are to be implemented and sustained going forward. Read QFF's Queensland Country Life column here: ow.ly/RyDj30r8Q6H.

18.01.2022 "We need commitment from whomever is in government, not just words,": Kerry Latter, CANEGROWERS Mackay CEO calls for action on water pricing, saying the State Government's freeze on prices only puts the problem on hold until 2021. "That's not a strategy or a solution." The 20% price reduction announced by LNP in the runup to the State Election has been welcomed.

17.01.2022 A virtual memorial service will be held for one hour on Wednesday 28 October at 9 am (Queensland time) to recognise the commitment of all fire and emergency service personnel, and honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have died in the line of duty. It is open to all: https://www.afac.com.au/meetings/meeting.aspx?eventId=20217

17.01.2022 New water quality projects announced for Mackay-Whitsunday region. For details visit: https://www.barrierreef.org//mackay-whitsunday-water-quali

16.01.2022 Mackay cane growers can access these services through their membership of CANEGROWERS.

15.01.2022 If you missed ABC's Rural Report this morning visit https://ab.co/33XlaqD to hear Chairman Kevin Borg talk to Rural Reporter Melanie Groves about progress on the sugar harvest. (From 5.07)

14.01.2022 If you've got time to make some lamingtons on Friday to celebrate National Agriculture Day please be sure and share your photos of them!

13.01.2022 How much of the funding from the Reef Trust Partnership for water quality improvement will make it on to the farm to help growers finance machinery and other changes? CANEGROWERS Chairman Kevin Borg today talked to Ben Dobbin about it on Rural Queensland Today. Listen here:.https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=739407 Read the news release: www.mackaycanegrowers.com.au

11.01.2022 Quad bike users are over-represented in serious injury statistics. Have your say about quad bike safety to help Workplace Health and Safety Queensland better understand current attitudes, beliefs and behaviours. Participate by completing the WHSQ survey by Tuesday 13 October 2020 here: https://bit.ly/2GXhYm2 (Unsplash stock shot.)

10.01.2022 It has been a busy day in Mackay with Tracie Newitt - LNP for Mirani! It was fantastic to meet with Canegrowers Mackay to speak about the issues affecting the sugar industry and to tour Mackay Women's Service who are doing amazing work in assisting vulnerable women during the pandemic.

10.01.2022 The crush can't wait! To celebrate National Ag Day 2020, CANEGROWERS Mackay visited sugarcane harvest workers and farmers to deliver smoko in the fields. Every cane farmer is eager to get the crop off with the shortest possible delay with the start of the wet. From the sugar industry in Mackay and Plane Creek to farmers across Australia, stand tall on National Agriculture Day. We are proud of what you do! #AgDayAU

09.01.2022 How is your National Ag Day going? You're busy, no doubt! Our Chairman Kevin Borg gave a great wrap-up of the local sugar industry's story for National Ag Day this morning with Meecham Philpott on ABC Tropical North's Breakfast program. If you missed it you can listen here on https://www.abc.net.au//progr/breakfast/breakfast/12883730 (from 17:20). #AgDayAU

09.01.2022 We're with you all the way.

08.01.2022 At this State Election Queensland needs a government that will unleash the sugarcane industry's potential to grow regional economies. Read our 8-point plan for the political parties here https://bit.ly/3nR9ei7

08.01.2022 The September update from the CANEGROWERS Marketing Information Service is online now. Use your membership number to log in for this exclusive member service: www.canegrowers.com.au//reso/marketing-information-service

06.01.2022 A new online course is on offer to provide farmers with information to interpret and use weather forecasting as a productive tool in decision-making. It was designed by the Northern Australia Climate Program supported by BOM. Visit: https://bit.ly/3n9UE4W

05.01.2022 Impacts of Covid-19 on the sugarcane industry - all in one place.

02.01.2022 Please be careful out there.

01.01.2022 Get the latest on fall army worm control. The Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative has launched a suite of podcasts to help growers across Australia manage and minimise the impact of this invasive pest. For more information and to listen, visit: ow.ly/2oBM30rfdwV. Russ Ottens, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org.