Coffs Coast Advocate

End of an era: Canegrowers react to closure of M’boro mill

The total amount of cane crushed has also been revealed

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26th Nov. 2020 10:11 PM

Canefarmers Leyton and Austin, 7, Petersen outside the Maryborough Sugar Factory, which has now closed.

Call for candidates to commit to supporting Bingera staff

It comes after Bundaberg Sugar last week announced they would be streamlining their operations through Millaquin Mill.

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28th Oct. 2020 5:10 AM

The Bundaberg Sugar Bingera Mill will reportedly crush no more as Bundaberg Sugar look to streamline their operation.

Growers call for parties to commit to lower power prices

“Successive Queensland Governments have used the electricity network as a cash cow and a form of farm business taxation...”...

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23rd Oct. 2020 3:10 AM

Fraser Coast cane growers are calling for all parties to commit to lower electricity prices. Photo: File.

Mackay growers lead charge in reef bill battle

Farmers plead for change to reef bill: ‘Why do we want a bureaucratic baseball bat to wack cane farmers?’

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27th July 2020 3:07 PM

Farleigh grower and Canegrowers chairman Paul Schembri told senators Queensland growers could lose $1.3 billion over ten years if the regulations were imposed. Photo contributed.

OUR SAY: Answers needed on sugar mill future

There is a question mark over the future of the mill

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25th June 2020 6:06 AM

Another organisation coming to the cane field

AgForce Cane will be formed by the end of the month.

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22nd May 2020 5:05 AM

Bundaberg Canegrowers chairman Allan Dingle was concerned the addition of AgForce Cane would send mixed messages to the government. Picture: JAMES WAGSTAFF

Mackay cane farmers prepare for crushing season

A good crop is expected this year due to sufficient rainfall.

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11th May 2020 5:05 AM

Cane farmer Bill Holding, whose roots in the Mt Pelion region go back to his grandfather, who immigrated from Scotland.

Canecutter to cabinet minister

Causley family reflect on the man behind the politician

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02nd May 2020 12:05 AM

Six times a bridesmaid, Bundy farm finally takes top gong

AFTER six seasons as runners-up, a Bundaberg cane farm has been named District Champion.

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11th March 2020 1:03 PM

AWARD WINNER: Dan and Rachel Tobin with their award for Closest Percentage Estimate to Actual Tonnage.

Sweeter price for our canegrowers

CANE growers finally have some positive news, even if it’s just for the short term, after a year of below average rainfall.

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27th Feb. 2020 5:02 AM

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