WILMAR LETTER TO GROWERS – REQUEST FOR AUTHORISATION TO RELEASE INFORMATION

WILMAR LETTER TO GROWERS – REQUEST FOR AUTHORISATION TO RELEASE INFORMATION

I refer to article posted to our webpage on 30th May. SRA has now provided further context in relation to provision of information which is appended below.

As previously mentioned should growers not wish for their farming information to be divulged by Wilmar to BPS and/or SRA you have 30 days from date of letter to inform Wilmar accordingly in writing. Alternatively you may wish to contact this office whereby KCGOL will forward a bulk email on behalf of those members who do not wish their information to be provided.

Les Elphinstone

Manager / Company Secretary

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Thursday, 31 May 2018

The May 2018 contract settled at:

12.60 US c/b

The Australian Dollar currently trades at:

75.74 US cents.

Forward indicative prices in Australian dollars are:

$363 for JULY Contract – 2018 season

$379 for 2018 season

$400 for 2019 season

$410 for 2020 season

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Wilmar Letter to Growers – Information Release

WILMAR LETTER TO GROWERS – REQUEST FOR AUTHORISATION TO RELEASE INFORMATION

We have received a number queries from growers in relation to letter recently received from Wilmar seeking permission in terms of the Privacy Act 1998 for release of information to research organisations, BPS and SRA. KCGOL has sought clarification from these organisations as to the reasons and purpose for this information to be provided. The following additional information is now provided.

BPS have indicated that this is not a new data request, they have had access to this information for a number of years, however it would appear Wilmar has undertaken a review of its privacy obligations and this letter was a recommendation outcome. Data is utilised by both BPS and SRA to assist members and provide data for extension services.

Some specific examples of how BPS uses this data follows:

  • Produce productivity reports for distribution to its members – BPS split variety x soil type x crop class x productivity group and provide this to its members.  Many members also request their position within the group (ie: where they stand in terms of CCS, tonnes cane and tonnes sugar/ha, $returns/ha) – so BPS produce a grower report that has no identification for general distribution to that productivity group.
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    Wednesday, 30 May 2018

    The May 2018 contract settled at:

    12.46 US c/b

    The Australian Dollar currently trades at:

    75.05 US cents.

    Forward indicative prices in Australian dollars are:

    $363 for JULY Contract – 2018 season

    $380 for 2018 season

    $402 for 2019 season

    $413 for 2020 season

    Proudly brought to you by Kalagro.