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January 2024 | Newsletter No.3
Welcome to the January edition of the CaneRise newsletter. We’re showcasing some new tools and resources, funding, events, and featuring Bessie and Sam Orr from Proserpine as our new Grower Story.
With the potential of (more) wild weather on the way over the coming days, we hope everyone stays safe and there’s minimal disruption to farm activities. However, if you do catch a break inside and have a spare moment, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the CaneRise feedback survey. We’ve extended it for just a few more days so that you can tell us what you think.
Last chance to complete the CaneRise feedback survey
Haven’t had a chance to complete the CaneRise feedback survey? We’ve extended it for just a few more days so that you can tell us what you think.
The survey takes about 15-20 minutes and asks some questions about your experience with the CaneRise website.
Join other growers in the region by giving us your feedback on CaneRise to make the website more useful and contribute to positive representation of cane growers.
Plus, by completing the survey you could go into the draw to win 1 of 5 $100 Visa gift vouchers! It’s a win-win!
Complete the survey here.
Funding Available
Did you know that by farming sustainably you can not only help the environment, but also receive financial support? Check out sustainability funding opportunities on our website.
Featured Funding Opportunity
For who? Primary Producers and Equipment Suppliers
From who? The Australian Government’s On Farm Connectivity Rebate Program
How much? Up to $30,000 rebate, covering up to 50% of cost
For what? Eligible digital farming technology
Events and Activities
Want to get out and about? Connect with the local cane farming community? Learn new skills? Find out what’s on by visiting our Events and Activities page.
Featured Event
Spraying Workshop
Mackay: Tuesday 30 January, 8:30 am – 12 pm & 1 pm – 4 pm, Shamrock Hotel.
Proserpine: Wednesday 31 January, 9 am – 12 pm, Proserpine Community Centre.
Bessie’s farming for the future
For Bessie Orr and her husband Sam, looking into the future while valuing the past is a point of pride. They’re progressive cane farmers who are keen to try new things, uplift their community and prioritise sustainability. They have a deep well of family knowledge and support to tap into, and they see succession planning as crucial.
It’s easy to find practical support for your farm on the CaneRise website. The tools and resources are organised into 5 handy categories:
- Farm economics and record keeping
- Nutrient management
- Pests, weeds, and diseases
- Irrigation
- Soil management and break crops
Or if you’re looking for something specific, you can use the ‘search’ function.
Featured Tool
Pests of Australian Sugarcane Field Guide
A practical and comprehensive in-field guide to help you figure out if pests are damaging your cane crops, and how to manage them.
Featured Resource
Streambank Repair
This video from Reef Catchments shows how a range of solutions, from tree-planting to large-scale engineering, can help stop erosion and repair rivers.
Thanks for your interest in CaneRise and for contributing to the Mackay Whitsunday region through sustainable practices. If there is something you’d like to see or share in an upcoming newsletter, don’t forget to stay in touch!
CaneRise is supported by organisations in the Mackay Whitsunday region that are working in partnership to improve outcomes for cane farmers and the environment.
