A free workshop from the Herbert Integrated Project and the Cooperative Research Centre for High Performance Soils (Soil CRC).

Learn about topics that will help you to improve and comply with soil regulations.

Thursday 5th February
Noorla Bowls Club
8:30am-5:00pm

RSVP by 2nd February HCPSL – 07 4776 1808 Richard – 04 0054 4301
Lunch and morning tea provided

Growers please be aware of Making Bookings to secure your RSD Testing Timeslot by coming into the HCPSL Office through the

Hours of 7.00 am – 3.00 pm Monday to Friday, from Monday 12th January 2026.

The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has extended its locust response to include sugarcane growing regions along the Queensland coast. This follows outbreaks on grazing properties in western and north-western Queensland.

Control options for locusts in sugarcane are currently limited, as no registered products are available for use. DPI is actively monitoring the situation and providing information to the cane industry to support their decision on whether to apply for an Emergency Use Permit (EUP) through the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).

For more information, read/download the factsheet below.

Final Tissue Culture orders for Spring 2026 delivery are now open!

Ordering Tissue Culture plants of the new SRA48 and SRA32 Varieties will be the best way to guarantee you to receive these varieties in 2026.

Cost per plant is currently between $2.20 – $2.70 (GST incl)

Orders MUST be placed with HCPSL by the 12th of November 2025.

Please contact Rhiannan Harragon – 0490 905 367 or the HCPSL Office on 47761808.

Attention Herbert Growers

Next round of FARMSAFE Chemical Accreditation Course is on offer to you!

DATE: Wednesday 29th October or Thursday 30th October – 1 day only refresher

TIME: Start 7.45 am to 4.00pm

Cost: $400 pp (GST inclusive) Contact Sandra at HCPSL 47761808 to reserve your spot!

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