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QCAR Chairman Christian Lago says STL is hiding behind a commercial confidentiality excuse to prevent sharing its business case for insourcing terminal operations.2024

STL keeps shareholders in the dark on unwanted terminal takeover plan
The Queensland Cane Agriculture and Renewables (QCAR) and Australian Cane Farmers Association (ACFA) are pleased a “bona-fide” grower was elected to Sugar Terminal Limited’s (STL) board. QCAR Chairman Christian Lago said the result, released after an unnecessarily protracted delay, showed the sugarcane industry’s overwhelming support for Paul Schembri. “We congratulate Paul on …
2024

ACFA-QCAR APPLAUDS LNP’S $24M LIFELINE
Mossman grower and leader in multiple sugarcane representative organisations Don Murday has applaudedthe Liberal National Party’s (LNP) recent commitment to make a historic $12.4M investment offering immediate support to Mossman growers for the 2025 crop.Don Murday, Chairman of the Australian Cane Farmers Association (ACFA) and Deputy Chairman of Queensland Cane …
2024

July 2024 – Newsletter
[caption id="attachment_18000" align="alignleft" width="300"] L-R Stephen Ryan, Christian Lago, Mark Richards (Energy Estate), Russell Hall, Matthew Pappin, Charles Quagliata[/caption] QCAR SUGARCANE INDUSTRY FORUM A recent meeting in Ayr brought together 150 sugarcane producers to address critical issues impacting the sugarcane industry, with a particular focus on mill availability and operator accountability. Amid …
2024

QCAR TAKES BOLD STAND TO ADDRESS QUEENSLAND’S SUGARCANE INDUSTRY CRISIS
QCAR Addresses Impact of Wilmar Sugar Industrial Action through Fair Work Commission Submission In response to the growing crisis within Queensland’s sugarcane industry, Queensland Cane, Agricultural and Renewables (QCAR) is convening a critical Sugarcane Industry Forum to tackle urgent challenges.This forum aims to unite stakeholders to address severe issues plaguing the …
2024

17 June 2024
QCAR Sugarcane Industry Forum GROWERS, YOUR VOICE MATTERSYou're invited to QCAR's Sugarcane Industry ForumDate: Tuesday 23 July 2024Time: 1pm-4pm (registrations open 12:00pm)Location: Burdekin Theatre, 161 Queen Street, AyrWHY ATTENDThis is your opportunity to voice your opinions about the preparedness, reliability, and availability of sugar mills in Queensland. QCAR has taken the …
2024

June 2024 – Newsletter
[caption id="attachment_17957" align="alignleft" width="300"] Wilmar sugar and unions dispute[/caption]   Wilmar Sugar and Unions Dispute The recent industrial action between Wilmar Sugar and its employees has significantly impacted the sugarcane industry. QCAR was deeply concerned about the financial strain and mental health effects on our members and the broader community. Our comprehensive submission …

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QCAR Herbert District Manager Lawrence Di Bella

Herbert District
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Burdekin District
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Manager Sonia Ball