Loading Advice – 10 July 2019
INVICTA 3462
KALAMIA 4059
PIONEER 8721
INKERMAN 5381
TOTAL 21623
Kalamia Cane Growers & Kalagro
Enhancing the productivity and profitability of growers
Loading Advice – 10 July 2019
INVICTA 3462
KALAMIA 4059
PIONEER 8721
INKERMAN 5381
TOTAL 21623
Permanently increasing FHA assets test for farmers
4 July 2019
More farmers will be able to access vital assistance when they are going through tough times, with the Coalition Government today introducing legislation to maintain the net farm asset threshold for Farm Household Allowance (FHA) at $5 million.
Minister for Agriculture, Senator Bridget McKenzie, said the Government was delivering on its election commitment to keep the asset test increase and make the FHA available to more farmers.
“Australian farmers are very resilient, but like everyone else there are times when they need additional support,” Minister McKenzie said.
“The FHA is in place to help farmers facing hardship, particularly during drought, to implement plans to improve long-term financial circumstances and assess their options.
“Last year the Government temporarily increased the cap from $2.6 million to $5 million to support farmers affected by the current drought who were in financial difficulties, but were notionally asset rich.
“The change was temporary, pending the FHA Review, which ultimately recommended making the temporary increase permanent.
“This increase allows farmers to access support without having to jeopardise the income-producing capacity of their farm by selling farm equipment.
“It also recognises that farm assets can be difficult to sell quickly and, during tough times, are often sold for less than they’re worth.
“Increasing the asset threshold to $5 million increases the potential pool of FHA recipients by approximately 8,000 additional farmers.
“The changes introduced today build on the extension of the time farmers and their partners will be able to receive FHA from three to four cumulative years.”
Farmers should not guess at whether they’re eligible for FHA. For eligibility, seek advice from the free Rural Financial Counselling Service on 1800 686 175 or the Department of Human Services Farmer Assistance Hotline on 13 23 16. Any farmers experiencing financial hardship should get in touch with their local Rural Financial Counselling Service who can help work through available options.
Price effective Thursday 11 July 2019
DIESEL – $ 1.32850 including GST
UNLEADED – $ 1.32341 including GST
To place orders, please contact the Kalamia Cane Growers office.
UPDATE FROM WILMAR CANE SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT – MILL RESUMPTIONS
Based on information supplied to mill logistic officers all sites in the Burdekin will resume harvesting on Wednesday.
Inkerman and Kalamia contractors are asked to start harvesting operations after midday, with these mills to commence crushing Thursday, 11th July.
Pioneer contractors are asked to start harvesting operations mid-morning with the mill to start crushing Wednesday evening, 10th July.
Invicta contractors are asked to start harvesting operations mid-morning with the factory to start crushing Thursday, 11th July.
Factory start times may vary according to cane supply.
Les Elphinstone
Manager KCGO
Tuesday, 9 July 2019
The July 2019 contract settled at: 12.45 US c/lb
The Australian Dollar currently trades at: 69.72 US cents
Forward indicative prices in Australian dollars are:
*$390 for July Contract – 2019 season
$404 for 2019 season
$432 for 2020 season
$440 for 2021 season
Proudly brought to you by Kalagro Limited.
Information sourced from QSL.
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Price effective Wednesday, 10th July 2019
DIESEL – $ 1.33157 including GST
UNLEADED – $ 1.32034 including GST
To place orders, please contact the Kalamia Cane Growers office.
Hi All,
BPS and SRA will be hosting Shed Meetings later this month. Upon requests and support from growers to move them earlier than our traditional November time slot, we have brought them forward. Most growers felt that earlier in the season was a better time than at the end. We will be presenting info on the plant breeding process both at a statewide and local level, and discussing the interactions between genome (variety), climate and management, as well as an overview of potential agronomic management constraints and how they can be addressed such as weed control, variety selection and mix, nutrition and irrigation. We will also have some samples of pest and disease damage to show growers the symptoms so they can identify these issues.
Growers are welcome to attend any of the shed meetings if their local meeting does not suit, and as always, each of you are welcome to attend one or two meetings.
The list below will be sent with our upcoming newsletter, as well as growers will be messaged the day before their meeting.
Thanks
Rob and Anthony
Date Time Group Venue
Tue 23 July 1pm Airville/Dicks Bank/McDesme BPS Shed
Wed 24 July 8:30am Airdmillan/Burstalls N Formalin
Wed 24 July 1pm Jarvisfield/Kilrie/Rita Island Quartermaine
Thur 25 July 8:30am Aerodrome/Colevale/Town/Pioneer Mill B Lago
Thur 25 July 1pm Jardine/Mona Park/Barratta L Smith
Fri 26 July 8:30am Waterview/Sextons E Pearce
Fri 26 July 1pm Darvenizas/Down River/Ramsdens B Santarossa
Mon 29 July 8:30am Inkerman/Fredericksfield/Groper Creek G MacElroy
Mon 29 July 1pm Koolkuna/Marshalls/Iona Klaka Rd Plot
Tue 30 July 8:30am Giru/Shirbourne D Poletto
Tue 30 July 1pm Selkirk/Haughton/Bartlett/Upper Haughton SISL
Wed 31 July 8:30am Millaroo/Dalbeg J Cambruzzi
Wed 31 July 1pm Clare/Mulgrave/Stockham Rd Clare Club
Mon 5 Aug 8:30am Leichhardt Brotto Shed
Mon 5 Aug 1pm Osborne/Causeway R Piva
Rob Milla
Manager
Burdekin Productivity Services
Email: [email protected]
Ph: 07 4783 1101
Mobile: 0490 036 329
PO Box 237 Ayr QLD 4807
210 Old Clare Road, Ayr