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2024 Herbert Walk & Talk Day

Posted March 13, 2024 by Rod Neilson

Tuesday 26th March, 2025.

Commencing at 8:15am to 12:00 midday

At Ingham Station, 181 Fairford Road

Bus Transfer from the Soccer Grounds will be available on the day.

Presentations and Displays will include:

Drone Technology – Grower Operated Drones (QLD DAF),
New Varieties and their Managementy (SRA),
Grower Group Grants (QLD DAF),
Research into New Canegrub Control (SRA),
Optimising Use of Ameliorants (Townsville Lime/TAS),
Project Cane & Project Catalyst (HCPSL)

The Herbert Sugar Industry Awards will be presented after the displays followed by a BBQ lunch.

Please RSVP for catering purposes by 22nd March to Sandra Coco, HCPSL on 4776 1808

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2024 RSD Testing

Posted March 7, 2024 by Rod Neilson

Book your seed inspections with HCPSL now.

Grower seed inspections, including RSD sampling, will commence in early March (weather dependent) and continue until 3rd May. After the 3rd May seed inspections and RSD sampling will be limited to field staff availability.

Important Information;

HCPSL will be using the QPCR LSB (Leath Sheath Biopsy) method.
Seed cane must be at least (7) months old.
Once samples are collected, results may take up to 3 weeks (typically 2 weeks).
1 test per 20 hectares = no charge for HCPSL members (otherwise $10 per sample).
Growers must supply a farm map with the location of blocks requiring inspections.

For bookings or further enquires please contact the HCPSL Office on 4776 1808.