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Dear Members,
As the program lead of the
Lower Herbert Water Quality Program (LHWQP), CANEGROWERS Herbert
River is working together with project delivery partners to
maximise outcomes and improve productivity and profitability
to our members in the Lower Herbert sugar industry.
We are releasing regular podcasts
specific to the projects being undertaken. See below for more
details about our podcasts and listen to our chat with Adam Royle
from HCPSL and Project CANE.
Frank Scardamaglia
Manager
CANEGROWERS Herbert River
Email: frank_scardamaglia@canegrowers.com.au
Phone: 0475 818 800
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CANEGROWERS Herbert River Podcasts
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Sugarcane growers in the Herbert
River district have a history of working together, for the
benefit of businesses, grower families and the Hinchinbrook Shire
community. Listen to our podcasts by clicking on the
button below and learn more about their stories and experiences.
This week we speak to Adam Royle
from HCPSL about the LHWQP's Project CANE which is aimed at
driving change through positive economic and environmental
practices in the Herbert sugarcane industry.
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Cane Burning Notification
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CANEGROWERS have had further
discussions with Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) to
update the Cane Burning Notification before the season starts.
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QRIDA - Farm Business Analysis Assistance
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The Farm Business Analysis Assistance package
provides primary producers experiencing financial difficulty free
access to independent financial analysis on their farm business.
The package is a tailored report for primary
producers to consider their financial options, support and
improve communication and understanding with lenders.
The service is free and no obligation,
offering an alternative professional opinion.
A client case study can be found here (Highly Recommended).
https://youtu.be/s25_Db-di8Q
To find out more click on the button below.
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Herbert Harvesting Forum Invite
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The 2021 harvesting forum is geared towards updating
industry on project outcomes and latest technologies relevant to
harvesting. The event will include final project results from the
Rural R&D for profit project ‘Enhancing the sugar industry
value chain by addressing mechanical harvest losses through
research, technology and adoption’, as well as the latest
harvesting technologies available for the 2021 season.
It will be held Tuesday 8 June 2021 from 9.00am–12.00pm
at the TYTO Conference and Events Centre 73–75 McIlwraith Street,
Ingham.
Click on the button below for more information.
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QSL Update
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- 2020-Season
Loyalty Bonus:
It’s not too late for growers to lock in their QSL Loyalty
Bonus for the 2020 Season. To be eligible, growers marketing
with QSL for the 2020 and 2021 Season must nominate QSL as
their sugar marketer for the 2022 Season by June 30, 2021.
- Payment info now
available in QSL App: QSL Direct
growers can now access their QSL payment information via the
QSL App. The new Payments feature lists the payments made by
QSL for each ABN and can be found under the 'MORE' button at
the top of the page for each Season. In addition to this,
QSL Direct growers who also have notifications enabled will
now receive a notification when QSL processes a payment for
their ABNs. To access these new features and to address a
notification bug affecting some devices, please update your
QSL App today.
- Changes to your
farm arrangements: QSL Direct
growers who are planning changes to their farm’s operating
structure (such as a farm sale, new lease, transfer of
entity or subdivision) ahead of the 2021 season, are asked to
advise QSL as soon as possible. This is to ensure payments
are made to the correct party at the right time. Farm
transfers can take up to four weeks to process. Growers
and/or solicitors are asked to complete a Farm Sale/Lease
Information Form and return it to QSLDirect@qsl.com.au. To download the
Farm Sale/Lease Information Form, click
here. For further
information or assistance please contact your local QSL
representative or QSL Direct on 1800 870 756.
15 June 2021
QSL Individual Futures Contract Pricing Completion
Date: The pricing completion date for the July 2021
contract for growers using the QSL Individual Futures Contract
(IFC). Any unpriced tonnage past this date will be sold by QSL at
the next market opportunity. Remember, growers do have the
ability to roll their exposure on or before this date. Get in
touch with your local QSL team with questions.
21 June 2021
QSL 2020 Target Price Contract: Any unpriced tonnage in the 2021-Season Target
Price Contract beyond this date will automatically roll to the
October 2021 contract. Roll adjustments may apply.
30 June 2021
QSL Loyalty Bonus: Last day to qualify for the 2020-Season Loyalty
Bonus. To be eligible, growers must nominate QSL as their GEI
sugar marketer for the 2020, 2021 and 2022 Seasons by this date.
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