Kalamia Cane Growers & Kalagro
Enhancing the productivity and profitability of growers
Monday, 3 June 2019
The July 2019 contract settled at: 12.10 US c/lb
The Australian Dollar currently trades at: 69.27 US cents
Forward indicative prices in Australian dollars are:
*$381 for July Contract – 2019 season
$403 for 2019 season
$438 for 2020 season
$451 for 2021 season
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Information sourced from QSL.
Queensland Government – Small Business Digital Grants Program
The Small Business Digital Grants Program can assist small businesses to access digital technologies and services to help them work smarter, engage with the global economy and make the most of online business opportunities arising from digital disruption.
Available funding
Matched funding of up to $10,000 (excluding GST) may be provided to eligible businesses for the purchase of hardware, software and services (such as digital coaching). The minimum grant funding is $1,000. The business must show how the digital technology or service purchased and adopted will enhance the digital capabilities of their business, and help them to be more competitive and employ more staff.
For more information or to apply please refer below.
https://www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/grants/digital-grants
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HELP STOP RED TAPE CHOKING QLD FARMERS
Farming groups across Queensland have launched an online petition against the Queensland Government’s tightening of regulation on agriculture in Great Barrier Reef catchments.
KCGO would strongly encourage our members to sign the petition to voice their opposition to further regulate farming across the state.
Petition can be signed via the following link.
QSL Weekly Update – ending 31st May 2019
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Price effective Tuesday, 4th June 2019
DIESEL – $1.37090 including GST
UNLEADED – $1.32902 including GST
To place orders, please contact the Kalamia Cane Growers office.
QCA offers no light at the end for farmers
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Water monitoring improves irrigation and nutrient efficiency
31st May|North Queensland Register
A group of farmers in the lower Burdekin have been able to improve their business practices while also taking care of the internationally significant wetlands and Great Barrier Reef that sit on their doorstep.
Through the Connecting Burdekin Cane Farmers To Their Local Wetlands project run by NQ Dry Tropics, farmers located near Lilliesmere Lagoon, Ayr, and Horseshoe Lagoon, Giru, have monitored their runoff and been able improve their irrigation and nutrient efficiency.
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2019-20 Regulated electricity prices for regional Queensland
31st May|Queensland Competition Authority
On 31 May 2019 the Queensland Competition Authority released its final determination on regulated retail electricity prices for regional Queensland in 2019–20.
Electricity prices for most regional customers will fall in 2019–20. The typical customer on the main residential tariff (tariff 11) will see a decrease of 4.4%, and the typical customer on the main small business tariff (tariff 20) will see a decrease of 5.8%.
With reduction in electricity prices for regional Queensland it is timely that members undertake a review of their current tariff structures to determine most cost effective one for their irrigation needs.
If you’re considering a tariff change or wish to discuss options, please call Ergon Energy on 13 10 46 (7am – 6.30pm, Mon – Fri)