The Townsville DAF Economists Team, supported by Project CaNE, will be hosting a free workshop demonstrating FEAT Online at the HCPSL office. It’s a great opportunity to develop skills to examine your profitability and assist with decision making.
See attached a flyer with more information. Contact Zachary Judge – 0461 385 227 for any questions regarding the workshop or FEAT Online.
Spots are limited so please RSVP ASAP to HCPSL to register your interest.
For Herbert cane grower Raymon Jayo, it starts with soil testing. Quite Simply, he says that soil testing is the best first step for ensuring sustainability and productive nutrient management – and a solid crop of cane.
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:
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
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;
For bookings or further enquires please contact the HCPSL Office on 4776 1808.
Dear Grower,
HCPSL and SRA are urgently seeking support from all Herbert growers to collect information on the extent of damage, and cost to growers, of the current rat issue.
We urge all growers to complete the attached survey and return to HCPSL office by Friday 10th November 2023.
Hard copies of the surveys are also available from the HCPSL office.
The data collected will assist us in seeking support from government agencies and to develop a strategy to manage rats moving forward.
For further info contact:
Adam Royle (HCPSL): 47761808
Phil Patane (SRA): 0431818482
The HCPSL Board is extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Royle as Company Manager. Adam has extensive experience in sugar cane agronomy and variety development and has worked for HCPSL in numerous roles for the past 11 years, including Project Leader of Project CaNE, which has delivered tremendous results for the Herbert sugar cane industry.
The Board encourages members to contact Adam to find out more about the services HCPSL provides including;
If you notice anything different in your paddocks and need some advice please contact Adam so he can organise a staff member to come and assist you.
Contact Details: –
Email: – aroyle@hcpsl.com.au
HCPSL Office: 07 47761808
This is a reminder for Tissue Culture Orders for Spring 2024 delivery.
If you are wanting the new SRA 40 for your farm this will be the only way of receiving it. SRA 40 will not be released from HCPSL plots until 2025.
Plant costs are currently sitting between $2.05 and $2.50 (GST INC) – Any other approved planting varieties can be ordered in Tissue Culture
for pick up next Spring 2024.
Orders need to be placed by 23rd of October 2023
Please contact Rhiannan Harragon HCPSL on 0490 905 367 or the Main Office on 4776 1808 to place your orders or for any question regarding
Tissue Culture.
The last day of operations of the Hot Water Treatments Tanks at Victoria Mill is the 20th October 2023,
please call the office on 47761808 to make any bookings.
It is proposed to close all HCPSL Approved Seed plots this Friday the 22nd of September at 12.00 MD.
Varieties still available are:
If you wish to purchase any cane please contact the following HCPSL staff ASAP:
Stone River plot- Jason Caruso (0417622129)
Central plot- Lawrence Di Bella (0448084252)
Hawkins Creek plot- Graeme Holzberger (0428761808)
Macknade plot- Tony Mc Clintock (0447304963)
The Ingham Line and Abergowrie plots are already closed.
Thankyou for your support and thanks to our contractors who have assisted us this year.
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07 4776 1808 |
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