News, updates, and events from the CaneRise website

February 2026  |  Newsletter No.12

New Reefwise funding announced for Mackay Whitsunday growers 

Expressions of interest now open

Reef Catchments, together with leading agronomy and industry partners, is supporting cane growers to enhance nutrient, pesticide, and irrigation management while maintaining or improving productivity and profitability. Through the program, landholders receive agronomic and technical guidance, along with financial incentives, to help overcome barriers to change. 

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Expression of interest open for Proserpine growers to construct sediment basins and water reuse structures

This project will support efficient on-farm water use through the construction of small-scale treatment systems that capture and reuse agricultural runoff for irrigation.

Upcoming events

Next Gen 2026 Cane Forum

The next era of sugarcane production will take centre stage in March when the Next Gen 2026 Cane Forum returns to bridge the gap between tradition and the cutting edge. 

Over three action-packed days young and new growers along with industry veterans, will converge to explore the technology and innovation defining the future in the field.

What's going on in the region

Chemical Usage Restrictions
(spray window closures)

For the Mackay region, there are a number of Diuron products that have commenced a closed spray window period for use from 1 November to 30 April.

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, please get 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.