Coffs Coast Advocate

How the Conway rainforest is playing a role in farming

'It has higher production than any agricultural system in the world': Farm manager seeks to grow better crops with less...

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07th Nov. 2019 5:11 AM

Proserpine farm manager Paul Rogers has been experimenting with cover crops to reduce water and fertiliser needs in cane farming.

Crush report week 12

‘The weather conditions remain favourable for harvesting’

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10th Sept. 2019 4:09 PM

Wilmar Australia's Plane Creek Mill, Sarina

Crush report: Consistent progress at Plane Creek

More good news at Plane Creek Mill as eighth week of crushing closes

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12th Aug. 2019 12:08 PM

CRUSHING: More good news for Plane Creek Mill

George Christensen launches attack on proposed reef laws

New campaign describes contentious bill as a 'slap in the face' for cane farmers

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11th Aug. 2019 3:08 PM

Member for Dawson George Christensen during the Dawson debate at the Mackay Surf Lifesaving Club on Monday 29 April 2019.

FOR SALE: You'll go nuts for this property

Looking for a tree change? Then you're in luck, less than a half-hour's drive from Mackay and you will find this slice of...

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06th Aug. 2019 4:08 AM

The property at 58 Oakenden School Road is on 11.25ha over 2 freehold titles.

STAND-OFF: Mackay Sugar faces last hurdle in takeover bid

Grower co-op scrambling to ensure the last remaining growers agree to the final hurdle under Nordzucker deal

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30th July 2019 5:07 PM

HISTORIC VOTE: Mackay Sugar chief executive Mark Day speaking at the EGM.

Last Coast cane farmers dealt another crushing blow

The region's last remaining cane farmers have been dealt another hammer blow, with road transport curfews slashing harvest...

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27th July 2019 7:07 AM

STRUGGLING: Paul, Doug and Garry Peterson at their Maroochy River cane farm.

ELECTION: Candidates reveal plans for agricultural sector

Hinkler and Wide Bay candidates outline their plans for the agricultural sector if elected on May 18

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01st May 2019 12:05 AM

From ensuring biofuels remain a priority to introducing new water funds for farmers, your Wide Bay and Hinkler candidates have revealed how they will safeguard the industry if elected.

Canefarmer believes mills should be kept Australian

Calen farmer: 'It's a shocking deal - she's a steal not a deal'

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09th April 2019 4:04 AM

Fourth generation cane farmer Andrew Pratt on his property with his son Blake, 3.

$19M plan to put natural icons back in tandem

Eleven water quality projects granted funding under Great Barrier Reef Foundation

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18th March 2019 4:03 AM

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