Kalamia Cane Growers & Kalagro
Enhancing the productivity and profitability of growers
Thursday, 9 May 2019
The July 2019 contract settled at: 11.65 US c/lb
The Australian Dollar currently trades at: 69.88 US cents
Forward indicative prices in Australian dollars are:
*$363 for July Contract – 2019 season
$388 for 2019 season
$424 for 2020 season
$438 for 2021 season
Proudly brought to you by Kalagro Limited.
Information sourced from QSL.
Price effective Friday 9 May 2019
DIESEL – $ 1.39225 including GST
UNLEADED – $ 1.37375 including GST
To place orders, please contact the Kalamia Cane Growers office
MEDIA RELEASE – Nth Qld Restocking, Replanting and On-Farm Infrastructure Grants
I’m pleased to let you know that applications for the North Queensland Restocking, Replanting and On-Farm Infrastructure Grants are now open. You’ll find more information on eligibility and applying at https://clicktime.symantec.com/36xVukpxYynavpHauh7kZkC7Vc?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.qrida.qld.gov.au%2F400kfloodgrant
These grants (not loans) of up to $400,000 to eligible primary producers can be used for:
• restocking lost livestock
• replanting lost or damaged crops or permanent plantings
• restoring or replacing lost or damaged on-farm infrastructure.
The grants require a 50 per cent co-contribution, dollar-for-dollar and applicants must have first received the $75,000 Special Disaster Assistance Recovery Grant in full.
I strongly urge all applicants not to self-assess their eligibility for these grants and to talk to QRIDA or the Rural Financial Counselling Service before submitting an application.
There’s been some comment that the next generation of graziers, those who were just starting out at the time of the floods, may miss out on these grants. That is not the case. We need to nurture those up-and-comers and make sure we have a sustainable industry.
As long as someone can demonstrate their primary production business has the potential to become viable and provide a reasonable income – for example there is a business plan and they were building up a herd – then they will be considered a primary producer under this program.
Farmers will be able to draw down on grant funds as many times as needed up to the total that’s been approved, until the end of the scheme on 30 June 2021. This means each farmer will control the timing of their restocking or replanting to suit their business needs.
I want to reiterate these are grants and not loans – we are not asking people to take on debt, rather we’re giving them a hand with re-establishing their farm businesses.
I also offer my assurance that the $300 million allocated to this grant program is certain and will not be affected by the election outcome.
8 May 2019
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The 2019 Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival is just around the corner. As proud Presenting Sponsor of the 2019 Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships, QSL would like to offer the opportunity for our growers to be our guests in the event’s Hospitality Marquee. The 3 lucky winners will each receive 2 tickets to the marquee, enjoying complimentary refreshments throughout the day. To go into the draw, please nominate your details by clicking below. ENTER NOW Terms & Conditions: Daily Sugar Price – 8 May 2019Wednesday, 8 May 2019 The July 2019 contract settled at: 11.95 US c/lb The Australian Dollar currently trades at: 70.12 US cents Forward indicative prices in Australian dollars are: *$373 for July Contract – 2019 season $395 for 2019 season $430 for 2020 season $442 for 2021 season Proudly brought to you by Kalagro Limited. Kalagro Daily Fuel PricePrice effective 9th May 2019 DIESEL – $ 1.39368 including GST UNLEADED – $ 1.38147 including GST To place orders, please contact the Kalamia Cane Growers office. Heavy Vehicle National LawHEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW A new Notice is in place across large parts of regional Australia, removing the need to apply for permits to move many agricultural combinations on public roads. Farmers should check the Operator’s Guide and online maps to establish whether a permit to move a vehicle is still required. Les Elphinstone Daily Sugar Price – 7th May 2019Tuesday, 7 May 2019 The July 2019 contract settled at: 11.88 US c/lb The Australian Dollar currently trades at: 69.91 US cents Forward indicative prices in Australian dollars are: *$372 for July Contract – 2019 season $397 for 2019 season $432 for 2020 season $444 for 2021 season Proudly brought to you by Kalagro Limited. QUEENSLAND APPOINTS FIRST WORK HEALTH SAFETY PROSECUTORQueensland appoints first Work Health Safety Prosecutor The Government has announced the appointment of Aaron Guilfoyle as Queensland’s first independent Work Health and Safety Prosecutor. |