Agricultural Services for the cane industry
Herbert Cane Productivity Services Limited (HCPSL) is a non-for-profit company limited by guarantee which is jointly funded by Herbert River sugarcane growers and Wilmar Sugar.
Membership of the company is voluntary to only those sugarcane related businesses who operate within the Herbert River district.
Our core business focuses on the 3 core principles of farming- Productivity, Profitability and Sustainability. Our professional multi-disciplinary staff teamwork with industry in the following business areas:
- Pest and disease management.
- Variety distribution and management.
- Nutrition advice.
- Weed management.
- Drainage advice.
- Harvesting systems.
- Farming systems.
- Rotational cropping.
- Environmental management systems.
- Education and training.
HCPSL offers both core services and fee for service activities to its members and external funded groups.
HCPSL is here to drive the Herbert River sugarcane industry and Hinchinbrook Shire region forward.
- HCPSL GPS Base Station Network SurveyThe HCPSL base station network was established to support Herbert growers in setting up GPS guided systems on farm. We are always looking at ways we can improve the services we provide and are asking Read more…
- Management of HCPSL Clean Seed Plots21.06.2024 Management of HCPSL Clean Seed Plots HCPSL and QCAR recently announced they will be working together as a part ofHCPSL’s ongoing commitment to deliver clean seed cane material to our members. Sincethat announcement there Read more…
- Small Mills / Early CCS SamplingPlease note, the following days will be available for cane to be dropped off for small mill processing for the 2024 season. The days that drop off will be available are from 12pm Wednesday 19th Read more…
