Day: November 21, 2018

SOLAR FLEX IRRIGATION INFORMATION SESSION

Kalagro

REMINDER – DONT MISS OUT

SOLAR FLEX FOR

IRRIGATION

HORAN AND BIRD CANEGROWER

INFORMATION SESSION

Energy prices continue to soar however the need for a source of energy is essential given irrigation requirements for the growing of sugar cane in the Burdekin region. Solar is a means to reducing the cost of energy consumption. Interested in gaining a better understanding of the benefits of utilising solar in order to improve farm viability? KCGO has arranged for a presentation by Horan & Bird to explain how solar can be utilised in farming operations, detail are in the attached flyer. Any members interested in attending please RSVP to KCGO office.

KCGO has invited two local growers to the information session who will provide insight into systems they have installed on their farms to include:

  • Experience with installation of system
  • subsequent savings made
  • pump cost/benefit analysis

KCGO Office – 47 831312 for RSVP

thumbnail of Cane Grower Information Session (1)

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DAILY SUGAR PRICE

Kalagro

Wednesday, 21 November 2018

The March 2019 contract settled at:

12.46 US c/lb

The Australian Dollar currently trades at:

72.14 US cents.

Forward indicative prices in Australian dollars are:

$378 for MARCH Contract – 2018 season

$377 for 2018 season

$396 for 2019 season

$408 for 2020 season

$403 for 2021 season

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Information sourced from QSL.

 

SRA APPOINTS GROWER REPRESENTATIVES TO BURDEKIN REGIONAL ADVISORY AND ADOPTION COMMITTEE

Kalagro

SRA APPOINTS GROWER REPRESENTATIVES TO BURDEKIN REGIONAL ADVISORY AND ADOPTION COMMITTEE

Anthony Curro, SRA Regional Co-ordinator Burdekin has announced that grower representatives for local districts to sit on the “Regional Advisory and Adoption Committee” (RAAC) for the Burdekin region as part of the new SRA Adoption Strategy have now been appointed.

Mr Curro said “It has been a lengthy, yet necessary process and I’m happy to say there was significant interest while canvassing for nominations”.

“Twenty eight candidates were put forward while taking into consideration the below criteria”.

Grower Criteria

  • Being open minded and able to constructively debate issues;
  • Having a successful business or professional profile with their peers (growers, millers).
  • Profit Orientated information seekers, with interest in new technology and innovation;
  • Recognised leaders in facilitating or trialling and adopting/adapting new technology;
  • Have an understanding of costs, key profit drivers and causes of variation in physical and financial performance across businesses in their sector.
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