by . | May 13, 2021 | 2021, Latest News, Sugarcane
New program to support Burdekin cane farmers to improve productivity and reef water quality A $20.4 million program to support cane farmers to improve management practices while improving the quality of water flowing into the Great Barrier Reef lagoon has started...
by . | May 12, 2021 | 2021, Latest News, RWQ18, Sugarcane, Wetlands
Turning aquatic weeds into compost to improve soil health and crop yield NQ Dry Tropics is working with five farmers to turn aquatic weeds sourced from local creeks into compost. The aim is to turn problem weeds into a valuable on-farm resource, through...
by David Wosner | Apr 21, 2021 | 2021, GEO18, Latest News, Sugarcane, Uncategorized
Presenter David Hardwick, from Soil Land Food. NQ Dry Tropics Soil Conservation Officer Bernie Claussen (left) with cane farmer Pamela Storey. Cane farmers learn benefits of soil health and cover cropping A group of Lower Burdekin cane farmers recently learned about...
by . | Jan 19, 2021 | 2021, Latest News, RSP03, Sugarcane
Installation of the underground drip irrigation system that has transformed the Lintons’ “home” farm. Big savings in water, time and money for cane growers Home Hill cane grower Joe Linton has operated the farm where he grew up for more than 50...
by David Wosner | Sep 29, 2020 | 2020, Latest News, RSP03, Sugarcane, Uncategorized
Clare grower Heath Salter (left) with dad Don (centre) and NQ Dry Tropics Sugar Team Leader Luke Malan (right). Automated irrigation saves time and money for Burdekin growers Burdekin grower Heath Salter has hailed the “life changing” benefits gained from installing...
by David Wosner | Jul 2, 2020 | 2020, Latest News, RCP20, Sugarcane
Cane grower Leon Franchina Cane grower reduces pumping costs Burdekin cane grower Leon Franchina’s efforts to improve the efficiency of irrigation water use are paying off.Mr Franchina has modified his irrigation practices and technology used on his farm resulting in...
