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.
- Early CCS/Small Mill Testing – On OfferHerbert Growers will have the opportunity for CCS/Small Mill Testing to be done to help provide growers with insight into which blocks to be harvest earlier in the season. HCPSL is offering the service of Read more…
- Approved Seed Plots OpenAfter delays due to persistent wet weather, seed cane has started rolling out of the 2026 Approved seed plots. Ground conditions still limit access to some plots and growers are encouraged to contact the relevant Read more…
- RSD TESTING FEESIn January 2026 HCPSL notified growers of our decision to subsidise the cost of RSD testing for those growers who notified HCPSL, prior to the 3rd April, of their intention to test seed cane on Read more…
