From:                                         Frank Scardamaglia

Sent:                                           Wednesday, 3 July 2024 10:04 AM

Subject:                                     CANEGROWERS HERBERT RIVER -  Week Ending Newsletter - Sunday 30th June 2024

 

Importance:                            High

 

 

Dear Members,

Canegrowers Herbert River Manager Frank Scardamaglia and Director Steven Marbelli attended a meeting with the Canegrowers Farm Input Committee, Operations Senior Management, and Compliance Team Leaders from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and Police services in Mackay last week. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss load restraints for hauling cane. During the meeting, the committee was able to demonstrate to NHVR and Police a variety of combinations and variations that exist in the sugar industry in Queensland.

The field trip was highly beneficial for all parties involved. NHVR and Police gained a better understanding of the complexities involved in delivering cane to sidings and the associated challenges. Similarly, Canegrowers benefited from understanding what NHVR and Police consider high-risk areas and what they will be focusing on concerning compliance with load restraint regulations.

At this stage, Canegrowers and NHVR have agreed to work together to compile up-to-date guidelines for haul outs. Both parties, along with Police, reached an understanding that a little bit of trash is not considered a major concern or high-risk element. However, billets pose a different issue. Haul outs need to be especially diligent to prevent spillage on the roads. The two main points for haul outs to be aware of are billets coming off the load and billets resting on horizontal surfaces, which can fly off onto the road or hit another road user.

As mentioned, we will continue to work with NHVR to update the guidelines surrounding this matter. In the meantime, please ensure we endeavour to keep all cane off the road to avoid infringement notices.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 0475 818 800 or via email at frank_scardamaglia@canegrowers.com.au

Frank Scardamaglia

Manager

CANEGROWERS Herbert River

Email: frank_scardamaglia@canegrowers.com.au

Phone: 0475 818 800

 

Text Messaging Under 7ccs Notifications Victoria Mill is set up for text messaging under 7 ccs notifications.   Canegrower members will receive a text with the message below:-   Please call Victoria mill (4776 4216) regarding results.   Do not reply to this text.   It’s not scam as the mobile number changes in each different text and just call Auditors Desk (4776 4216) for results.   Next Wish Meeting The next WISH meeting will be a night meeting held at the RSL on Thursday 11th July @ 5.30pm.   WABCG Conference  Together with representatives from 20 other sugar producing countries, CANEGROWERS Chair and CEO attended the World Association of Beet and Cane Growers (WABCG) annual conference held in Fargo, USA.  The WABCG is just one of a number of international bodies where CANEGROWERS represents the interests of all Australian sugarcane growers.  These global relationships are incredibly important, enabling us to gather and share knowledge, while also building relationships that can assist us in positioning our Australian industry.  It is through this kind of work that we were able to partner with Brazil and Guatemala to bring forward the successful case against India at the World Trade Organization.      Seminar - How land managers and the agriculture industry are contributing towards better water quality for local waterways and the Reef When: 10 July 2024, 12 – 1pm In this seminar, the Office of the OGBR will provide an overview of how they are working with land managers and the wider agriculture industry to implement voluntary land management practices to improve water quality. Their presenters will provide progress updates on: The Management Practice Adoption input for agriculture The Catchment Management input (ground cover, riparian vegetation and wetland extent) The Human Dimensions input To register click the link Register here   North Queensland Restocking, Replanting and On-farm infrastructure (RRIG) Independent Evaluation: Feedback sessions - 2019 North Queensland Monsoon Trough Recovery Grants   You’re invited to attend a Feedback Session on the North Queensland Restocking, Replanting, and On-farm Infrastructure co-contribution grant (RRIG). This is your chance to share your experiences and insights to help shape the future of disaster recovery. We’re keen to hear from you if: You applied for the RRIG You were affected by the 2019 North and Far North Queensland Monsoon Trough An independent evaluation is underway and the team will be facilitating feedback sessions between in: 📍 Ingham 9 July - •     Hinchinbrook – 09/07/24 at the TYTO (Wagtail Room) 11:00am – 1:00pm 📥 Register your interest to attend a session at: https://forms.office.com/r/3QQKZHxfEu

Market Update The sugar price has been relatively stable over the past month. This is because the market is moving away from a deficit of sugar on the global market to a more neutral status. A weakening of the Brazilian Real has also made sugar production more attractive to Brazilian refineries, decreasing the deficit even further. Find out what else has been happening.    Transport & Safety – Access to Roads in Herbert River and When You Need a Permit Canegrowers Herbert River have provided a table in their member section which details the size requirements for agricultural vehicles and combinations accessing minor, major, and critical roads, and when you will be required to apply for a permit on the NHVR portal. Canegrowers Herbert River provides a resource for this on our website. Members can access the latest information on the "Transport & Safety" page in the Members section. For more details, please visit our website and log in to the Members section. Click on the link MEMBERS LOG IN - Canegrowers Herbert River. This will take you to the members log-in page, which will give you access to members-only info and resources. To access the members area: Click on the Members Log In button. Type your surname with the first letter capitalized followed by the last 4 numbers of your CANEGROWERS membership number. For example, Scardamaglia0305. If you need assistance with this, please contact the office at 4776 5350.

QSL Weekly Update

 

From today QSL's commitment limits increased.

 

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Increased pricing commitment limits

 

From today, QSL's pricing commitment limits increased for the 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029 seasons.

 

GEI Sugar pricing limits for forward seasons are now:

* 2025 Season: Up to 70% of your GEI Sugar estimate

* 2026 Season: Up to 70% of your GEI Sugar estimate

* 2027 Season: Up to 50% of your GEI Sugar estimate

* 2028 Season: Up to 40% of your GEI Sugar estimate

* 2029 Season: Up to 30% of your GEI Sugar estimate

 

Note, growers who wish to forward price their GEI Sugar must have a valid cane supply agreement (CSA) in place with their miller for the relevant season/s.

 

This report contains information of a general or summary nature. While all care is taken in the preparation of this report, the reliability, accuracy or completeness of the information provided in the document is not guaranteed. The update on marketing and pricing activity does not constitute financial, investment advice. You should seek your own financial advice. Nothing contained in this report should be relied upon as a representation as to future matters. Information about past performance is not an indication of future performance. QSL does not accept any responsibility to any person for the decisions and actions taken by that person with respect to any of the information contained in this report.

CANEGROWERS Herbert River Directors

 

 

Chris Bosworth     0418 983 507      ca_ltbosworth1@bigpond.com

 

Steven Marbelli    0417 621 970      marbi.70@bigpond.com

 

Paul Marbelli         0408 180 552      Marbie08@bigpond.com

 

Leah Russo             0409 477 713      leahandsanto@bigpond.com

 

Terry Motti             0417 636 863      tezmot71@gmail.com

 

Sam Torrisi             0408 779 598      Torrisi5@itnq.com.au

 

Zenan Reinaudo    0400 762 103     mzreinaudo@bigpond.com

 

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Frank Scardamaglia ANZIF (Affiliate) AR No 1288421

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

www.canegrowers.com.au