Publications

The December 2019 issue looks at electricity affordability and reliability and how the sugar industry’s potential contribution is being overlooked. According to ASMC, under the right policy and  commercial settings, electricity generated from cane biomass can address the dual concerns of affordability and reliability, but it will require detailed investig...
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The July edition of ASMC's Sugar Policy Insights reports the findings from an industry survey on public sentiment and changing perceptions of sugar. July's Sugar Policy Insights also looks at: Industry innovation and the need for an ambitious and relevant research agenda, and the South Korean sugar market in focus. Sugar Policy Insights addresses the key...
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ASMC's Sugar Policy Insights (SPI) publication takes an in-depth look at policy issues of importance to the Australian sugar industry. The November 2020 edition makes the case for strengthening Good Quality Agricultural Land (GQAL) protections in State Planning Policy. SPI also looks at the planning framework for the Queensland Government's proposed Renewable Energy Zones and potential implication...
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