From:                                         Frank Scardamaglia

Sent:                                           Friday, 8 January 2021 2:24 PM

Subject:                                     Week Ending 8th 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

Happy New Year. I hope you had an enjoyable and well deserved break.

It’s been a wet start to the year for the Herbert River district as expected. The below table outlines the rainfall totals (mm) in the district which were recorded on the BOM site from 01/01/2021 - 07/01/2021.

Station name	Rainfall (mm)
BAMBAROO	418
HALIFAX MACROSSAN ST	614
MACKNADE SUGAR MILL	609
UPPER STONE EXELBY	428
VICTORIA SUGAR MILL	458
INGHAM COMPOSITE	560
GAIRLOCH	546
MUTARNEE STORE	318
NASH\'S CROSSING ALERT	364
INGHAM PUMP STATION	543
ABERGOWRIE ALERT	327
ZATTAS ALERT	411
HAWKINS CREEK	444

 

CANEGROWERS Herbert River Office will Reopen on Monday 11^th January 2021
We will reopening our office at 8.30am on Monday the 11^th January 2021.

Gravel for Siding
Growers are able to access 30 tonnes of gravel from Wilmar for the purpose of siding tipper pad maintenance on the condition the siding is clean. Should there be a requirement for larger quantities of gravel, an onsite meeting with Wilmar is required to discuss the maintenance requirements of the siding.

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	ca_ltbosworth1@bigpond.com
Cantamessa, Jeff	0418 182 067	jeff@jefcan.com
Marbelli, Paul	0408 180 552	Marbie08@bigpond.com
Marbelli, Steven	0417 621 970	marbi.70@bigpond.com
Pisano, Michael	0429 113 465	Pisanom220@gmail.com
Motti, Terry	0417 636 863	tezmot71@gmail.com
Torrisi, Sam	0408 779 598	Torrisi5@itnq.com.au

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please feel free to contact me if you need assistance or would like to discuss any of the above mentioned.