From: Frank Scardamaglia
Sent: Friday, 15 January 2021 3:14 PM
Subject: Week Ending 15th January 2021
Attachments: Herbert River
Zone-3-coastal Dec 2020.pdf;
322702_decision-flow-chart-of-access-for-over-width-agricultural-vehicles Dec
2020.pdf; G020 Cane Growers Forward Pricing skill set flyer v4.pdf; House
Number Plate.PNG
Importance: High
Dear Growers
At CANEGROWERS Herbert
River we are continually searching for ways to communicate with our members. In
2021 we will be launching CANEGROWERS Herbert River radio station which will
include podcasts, music, updates around the Herbert River district during the
season, weather updates and much more. We will keep you posted on the launch
date.
The below table outlines
the rainfall totals (mm) in the district which were recorded on the BOM site
from 09/01/2021 - 15/01/2021.
|
Station name |
Rainfall (mm) |
|
BAMBAROO |
145 |
|
HALIFAX
MACROSSAN ST |
127 |
|
MACKNADE
SUGAR MILL |
173 |
|
UPPER
STONE EXELBY |
165 |
|
VICTORIA
SUGAR MILL |
187 |
|
INGHAM
COMPOSITE |
203 |
|
GAIRLOCH
|
228 |
|
MUTARNEE
STORE |
168 |
|
NASH'S
CROSSING ALERT |
284 |
|
INGHAM
PUMP STATION |
133 |
|
ABERGOWRIE
ALERT |
204 |
|
ZATTAS
ALERT |
421 |
|
HAWKINS
CREEK |
197 |
CANEGROWERS
Herbert River Office is Open
Our office is now open and operating
with normal hours.
Implementing
and validating genomic selection in SRA breeding programs – Webinar
SRA will be holding a webinar which will present an update on the project
Implementing and validating genomic selection in SRA breeding programs to
accelerate improvements in yield, commercial cane sugar and other key traits.
When: 21st Jan 2021 at 8am
Join Online : click here
Over 600 Cane farm businesses Smartcane BMP Accredited
Cane farmers are ending the year 2020 on a high with 600 farm businesses
independently assessed as operating at or above industry best practice under the
acclaimed Smartcane BMP program. See article below.
ARTICLE
CLICK HERE
Hinchinbrook
Proposed Road Management Policy Amendments
The council has recently sent
landholders communication relating to their proposed road management policy
amendments decreasing and increasing classifications of certain sections of
roads. This is an opportunity to provide your feedback to the council if you do
not agree with the proposed changes on the roads that will affect your business
or household. If you would like assistance in providing this feedback to the
council don’t hesitate to contact me.
Road access for farm equipment
CANEGROWERS has developed a range of resources to help members navigate the
legal requirements for moving large farm vehicles and equipment on public
roads. There is a handy checklist and decision-making tool along with
district-specific guides of critical and major roads. I have attached the
Dimension limits for agriculture vehicle access to roads which pertain to the
Herbert River District and an attachment for Access for over-width
agriculturual vehicles which contain what is required for the Herbert River
District. You can also find these on the CANEGROWERS Herbert River website at www.herbertrivercanegrowers.com.au in the members area under the Transport page.
House
Numbers
We have organised Ingham Men’s Shed
to produce house numbers for CANEGROWER members. The house numbers are
reflective and are on an aluminium number plate style as per the attached
picture. The cost is $30 each. If you would like to order one please call the
office and provide your house number and name.
Register your interest now
– TAFE course for cane growers
CANEGROWERS has teamed up
with TAFE Queensland and the Rural Jobs Skills Alliance to create a course
called Pricing
Essentials for Cane Growers. It will provide information and
build skills to help you make the most of the sugar marketing and pricing
opportunities now available. The course will be delivered
between February and May 2021. Members can go online to the TAFE Queensland
website https://go.tafeqld.edu.au/skillsetcanegrowers to indicate a preferred location and go on the list
to be advised when enrolments are open. You can also contact the CANEGROWERS
Herbert River office to register your interest. See attached flyer.
Canegrowers
Herbert River new Facebook Page
We have started a new Canegrowers Herbert River Facebook page. We have added
the link on our website, bottom right-hand corner. Can you please go to it and
like it when you get a chance.
https://herbertrivercanegrowers.com.au/
CHECK OUT THE Equipment For Sale – Free Advertising for Members
There is a number of pieces of equipment from tractors to implements to
tyres for sale on the Herbert River CANEGROWERS website. If you are looking at
purchasing pre-owned equipment please go to our website at https://herbertrivercanegrowers.com.au/ or if you would like to sell any machinery or
equipment, please email me the item and description, price or POA, photo, and
your phone number and I will add this to the Herbert River Canegrowers Website
– FREE FOR MEMBERS
There is currently a number of items up on this page and there have been a
number of items sold from the page also.
Please find below Herbert River Canegrowers Directors contact details.
|
Bosworth, Chris |
0418 983 507 |
|
|
Cantamessa, Jeff |
0418 182 067 |
|
|
Marbelli, Paul |
0408 180 552 |
|
|
Marbelli, Steven |
0417 621 970 |
|
|
Pisano, Michael |
0429 113 465 |
|
|
Motti, Terry |
0417 636 863 |
|
|
Torrisi, Sam |
0408 779 598 |
Please feel free to contact me if you need assistance or would like to discuss any of the above mentioned.
Frank Scardamaglia
Manager
CANEGROWERS Herbert River
STRONGER TOGETHER
PO BOX 410, Ingham QLD 4850
T: 07 4776 5350
M: 0475 818 800
frank_scardamaglia@canegrowers.com.au
