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2024

07 May 2024
JOIN US FOR BRANCH MEETINGS IN THE FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND DISTRICT DISTRICT MEETINGS - Mossman + Babinda + Tablelands + Innisfail Join us for the QCAR and ACFA Branch meetings in the Far North Queensland District. The meetings will explain the recent integration of our two organisations and provide an industry update. This is …
2024

30 April 2024
ROUND 2 - FARMER PEER-TO-PEER GROUP FUNDING OPENS Mackay Whitsunday sugarcane growers on a study tour in the Burdekin (Source: Reef Catchments) To support farmers connect and learn from other farmers, peer-to-peer farmer groups in the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) catchment, can now apply for up to $20,000 (ex GST) for projects …
2024

SUGARCANE INDUSTRY STRENGTHENED BY NEW NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
Two of Australia’s leading cane organisations have joined forces, in an effort to drive strategic and positive change across the industry.Queensland Cane Agriculture and Renewables (QCAR) Chairman Charles Quagliata said the sugarcane industry will see significant benefits from the partnership between QCAR and the Australian Cane Farmers Association (ACFA).“By joining …
2024

23 April 2024
BURDEKIN CRUSHING START DATE Following Wilmar's consultation with Burdekin grower representatives, they have locked in the 2024 season start date for Burdekin factories. Wilmar plans to start production at four Burdekin mills on Tuesday 4 June 2024. The planned start date is based on a pre-season Burdekin crop estimate of 8.47 million tonnes. …
2024

March 2024 – Newsletter
Enriching Soyabean Tour QCAR members embarked on an enlightening soyabean bus tour, venturing southward to immerse themselves in the intricacies of soyabean processing at PB Agrifood’s cutting-edge facility in Toowoomba. Here, they were treated to a firsthand glimpse into the meticulous sorting, cleaning, and grading processes that transform raw soyabeans into premium-grade …
2024

February 2024 – Newsletter
QCAR Strategic Planning Workshop: Shaping the Future of the Sugarcane Industry Recently, QCAR convened a strategic planning workshop in Townsville from February 1-2, focusing on key areas such as renewable energy, food production, plastics, bio-fuels, industry training, and improved farm management practices. Attended by approximately 25 stakeholders from the Burdekin, Herbert, …
2024

QCAR APPLAUDS GROUNDBREAKING PARTNERSHIP FOR AUSTRALIA’S FIRST SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL PLANT
Queensland Cane Agriculture & Renewables (QCAR) expresses its enthusiastic support for Jet Zero Australia's recent announcement of a groundbreaking license and Engineering Agreement with LanzaJet, heralding a new era of sustainable aviation in Australia.A consortium comprising Qantas, Airbus, U.S.-based LanzaJet, and Jet Zero Australia stands as the driving force behind …
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January 2024 – Newsletter
Reflecting on the achievements of 2023, the QCAR team remains steadfast in its mission to advocate for members and the industry as a whole. With a keen eye on industry dynamics, QCAR continues to prioritise policies that ensure the sustainable development of the sugarcane sector. From addressing production costs and …

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