Sugar News

30 September 2020 | With a third of 2020’s estimated 30.9 million tonnes of sugarcane yet to be harvested and processed into raw sugar, Australia’s sugar millers are keeping a close eye on the weather forecasts. The confirmation of a La Nina weather pattern heightens the risk of rain disrupting the final weeks of the crush. “La Nina-influenced light rain will be manageable and welcome, but...
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23 September 2020 | The Australian Sugar Milling Council (ASMC) left a meeting with the Queensland Government this week remaining optimistic that political consensus for irrigation water price cuts can be achieved to boost regional Queensland’s COVID-19 recovery. The LNP and Katter Australia Party have made policy commitments ahead of the election to cut irrigation water charges by almost 20% ...
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9 September 2020 | The Australian Sugar Milling Council (ASMC) has commended the Katter Australia Party for adding its voice to calls to reduce State Government irrigation water charges by 25% and its offer to broker talks between Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and the sugar industry. KAP Member for Hinchinbrook Mr Nick Dametto’s told State Parliament: “A 25 per cent reduction in state water t...
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