Kalamia Cane Growers & Kalagro
Enhancing the productivity and profitability of growers
EMERGENCY USE PERMIT – FALL ARMYWORM
SRA and industry partners have worked with the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) on an emergency use permit to control fall armyworm. This permit allows a person to use the product in the manner specified in this permit in Queensland and New South Wales. Please refer to the following permit notification for full details.
Les Elphinstone
Manager KCGO
KCGO – COVID-19 – OFFICE SERVICES
As a result of the increasing spread of COVID-19 and measures implemented by Federal and State Governments, KCGO has previously put in place practices to ensure the welfare of its staff and members to minimise the chance of infection including but limited to personal hygiene, daily wiping of front customer counters and entrance door handles with antibacterial wipes as well as practising “social distancing” guidelines. In order to minimise this risk further KCGO office doors will be locked as from Wednesday 25th March with access restricted to on a “case by case basis”. Staff will be in attendance to ensure office operations, payroll services, fuel deliveries etc. continue uninterrupted however we are seeking members assistance in directing any enquiries via phone, email or mail rather than calling into the office.
Should access to premises be unavoidable, members and general public cooperation will be requested to practise “social distancing” guidelines.
Your assistance in these trying times would be greatly appreciated.
Les Elphinstone
Manager / Company Secretary
Kalamia Cane Growers Organisation Ltd
Kalagro Ltd
140 Young Street Ayr Qld 4807
PO Box 597 Ayr Qld 4807
Tel: 07 4783 1312
Mob: 0447 128 312
Email: [email protected]
Tuesday, 24 March 2020
The March 2020 contract settled at: 11.04 US c/lb
The Australian Dollar currently trades at: 58.38 US cents
Forward indicative prices in Australian dollars are:
*$415 for May Contract – 2019 season
$415 for 2019 season
$422 for 2020 season
$439 for 2021 season
$455 for 2022 season
(The 2019 Target Price Contract reflects a whole-of-season weighted average in a 0:0:0:6 ratio across the remaining contracts.
For Growers who have chosen to roll 2019 March contract – QSL will gross up their target price to be inclusive of roll costs incurred, currently $ 3.81.
Proudly brought to you by Kalagro Limited.
Information sourced from QSL.
Monday, 23 March 2020
The March 2020 contract settled at: 10.91 US c/lb
The Australian Dollar currently trades at: 57.90 US cents
Forward indicative prices in Australian dollars are:
*$413 for May Contract – 2019 season
$413 for 2019 season
$420 for 2020 season
$439 for 2021 season
$453 for 2022 season
(The 2019 Target Price Contract reflects a whole-of-season weighted average in a 0:0:0:6 ratio across the remaining contracts.
For Growers who have chosen to roll 2019 March contract – QSL will gross up their target price to be inclusive of roll costs incurred, currently $ 3.81.
Proudly brought to you by Kalagro Limited.
Information sourced from QSL.
FARMHUB – COVID-19 KEY INFORMATION AND UPDATES
Australian agriculture faces a complex and dynamic challenge as the impacts of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic continue to unfold across Australia.
For information on basic health advice, mental health and wellbeing, the Federal Government Stimulus Package, individual state and territory assistance, business assistance, and frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) please click here – https://farmhub.org.au/covid-19-key-information-and-updates/
Les Elphinstone
Manager KCGO
QSL Weekly Update – ending Friday, 20th March 2020
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Wilmar Market Update -ending 20th March 2020
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Price effective Tuesday, 24th March 2020
DIESEL – $1.06556 including GST
UNLEADED – $0.97628 including GST
To place orders, please contact the Kalamia Cane Growers office.
FALL ARMYWORM UPDATE
20TH MARCH 2020 | BIOSECURITY QUEENSLAND
Fall armyworm is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and since 2016 has spread to Africa, the Indian subcontinent, China and South East Asia.
In January 2020, fall armyworm was first detected in Australia on 2 Torres Strait islands, followed by a mainland detection at Bamaga in February 2020.
Fall armyworm was then detected on a property in the Gulf country of north-western Queensland, and in South Johnstone, Tolga, Lakeland and the Burdekin region in North Queensland. The most recent detection is in Bowen.
The Consultative Committee on Emergency Plant Pests has determined that it is not technically feasible to eradicate fall armyworm from Australia. It has never been eradicated anywhere else in the world.
Fall armyworm moves and reproduces fast, and feeds on a very wide range of plants. It is well established in our nearest neighbours and could be continually reintroduced.
Fall armyworm is most likely found in warm, moist regions with little forest cover.
Be on the lookout and if you suspect fall armyworm, report immediately to the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries by phoning 13 25 23.
Les Elphinstone
Manager KCGO