HCPSL Grower Directors Announced
Herbert Cane Productivity Services Ltd (HCPSL) is pleased to announce the appointment of two Grower
Directors for the coming Board term. As nominations for the Board did not exceed the available board
positions, the new Grower Directors were appointed unopposed.
Returning Director Greg Erkkila will be joined by Anthony Girgenti and two returning Wilmar nominated
Directors to form the new HCPSL Board. Their combined experience will support HCPSL’s commitment to
delivering high quality agronomic services to our members and the Herbert sugarcane industry.
HCPSL wishes to thank outgoing Directors Gino Zatta, Michael Pisano and Cameron Barber for their valued
contribution to the company and the important role they played in guiding the strategic direction of HCPSL
over the last 3 years.
The new Board of Directors reinforced their shared commitment to the future of the Herbert sugar industry
during the final meeting of the outgoing Board of Directors and will sit in an official capacity for the first time in
April.
HCPSL Manager Adam Royle welcomed the appointments, highlighting the Board’s role in guiding strategic
direction in an everchanging landscape. Having strong governance and a clear strategic vision ensures HCPSL
will continue to provide the services and support our members rely on.
With a new Board in place, HCPSL remains firmly committed to delivering practical, on ground support for
growers and the Herbert region’s sugar industry. The organisation looks forward to the leadership and
direction the new Board will bring.
Adam Royle
Manager
07 47761808
aroyle@hcpsl.com.au
Grower Consent for Wilmar to Provide Farm Information to HCPSL
The are currently 79 farms that have not provided consent for Wilmar to pass on their farm data to HCPSL. Grower consent allows HCPSL to receive farm maps, which assists with seed inspections, RSD sampling, laser surveys, and other services to our member growers.
We ask all member growers to please check if they have opted to provide consent by visiting the Wilmar Grower Web portal and ticking the consent box.
How to Give Consent via the Wilmar Grower Web Portal
- Go to https://growerweb.wilmar.com.au/Account/Login and log into your grower
account.
- Click on Quick Links and then Third Party Consent.
- Select the Consent Given box next to Herbert Cane Productivity
Services.
- Click Update… and your done!
If you are unsure about whether you have provided consent, or need assistance in providing consent, please contact HCPSL on 47761808.
Shed Meetings
29th January
- 8am Macknade Golf Club
- 1pm Bambaroo Rural Fire Brigade
- 5pm SRA/HCPSL Office
30th January
- 8am Stone River CWA Hall
- 1pm Abergowrie CWA (Finns) Hall
Topics include:
2025 Approved seed [lots
- Locations & varieties
- Changes to whole stalk cutting
- New ordering system
Approved Seed forecast survey (for 2026 plots)
Tissue Culture Orders
Seed Inspections (RSD testing)
Important industry updates
- Chlorpyriphos de-registration
- Suscon Maxi Intel withdrawl
- Paraquat Review
Please RSVP to Sandra at the HCPSL Office on 4776 1808 by the 28th of January to assist with catering.
Junior Field Technician Position
Full-time Position
HCPSL is looking for a keen, self-motivated person to join our field services team. The Junior Field Technician position is an opportunity for an entry level person who is enthusiastic about working in the sugarcane industry and who has a desire to learn and add value to HCPSL.
Training and practical application of sugarcane systems including operation of farming equipment and crop management will be provided primarily through on the job training. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to attain relevant certificate based qualifications.
HCPSL envisages that after a period of time, dependant on suitability and company requirements, there may be an opportunity for the successful applicant to progress to Field Technican level.
For a copy of the full position description and selection criteria please email admin@hcpsl.com.au, visit the job vacancies section of our website (www.hcpsl.com), or collect the information from the HCPSL office at 181 Fairford Road, Ingham Queensland.
Close of applications: 3pm on Friday the 20th December 2024.
