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.
- Wrapping up 2022As 2022 draws to a close, HCPSL reflects on some of the highlights from the year. With the support and backing of growers, Wilmar and the community, the HCPSL team is proud of the many Read more…
- HCPSL Christmas Closure PeriodWishing Herbert growers and our community a Merry Christmas and a Safe & Happy New Year. Please note the HCPSL Office will be closed from the 24th December 2022 and reopen on the 3rd January Read more…
- Recognising staff for their serviceThroughout the year, many of the HCPSL staff team reached remarkable milestones in terms of years of service. With many staff serving the local industry for the past decade and beyond, the team would like Read more…

















