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Kalagro Members – Muirs Specials – Parashot 250 and Pre-Pay Contract

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Kalagro Members – Muirs Specials – Parashot 250 and Pre-Pay Contract

Muirs currently have a Parashot 250 Promotion (glyphosate) for Kalagro Members.

This special will be running for the next 2-3 months at this stage (pending on stock levels).

Wanting to PRE-PAY 

Pre-Pay paperwork to be submitted before June 30th (please Don’t leave until the last minute)

Wanting information on products or specials – please contact Gabby in office or on 0419 717 417.

REMINDER TO KCGO MEMBERS

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FIRE PERMITS

Members,

Fire permits are required to be completed each year. Please ensure you have this completed before your first burn for the upcoming 2024 season.

Please find below all information for your benefit and knowledge as well as the Fire Permit Application.

The administration staff can complete or assist members with this form.

Forms also available at the KCGO office.

HARVEST DEDUCTION AUTHORITY FORMS

Members, a quick reminder that if you have your harvesting costs direct debited from your cane pay, the Harvest Costs Authority form has to be

completed annually.

If you choose this option, this form will have to be filled out and returned to Wilmar before grower cuts their first round.

The administration staff can complete or assist members with this form.

Forms available at the KCGO office.

WEEKEND HARVESTING AUTHORITY FORMS

Members,

If you have changed harvesting contractors, or the harvest contractors has changed their entity details, growers from that group will need to complete

a new Weekend Harvest Authority form. If this form is not updated, the contractor does not receive the weekend harvest allowance.

The administration staff can complete or assist members with this form.

Forms available at the KCGO office.

Fire Permit Summary and Information 2024 Season

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Fire Permit Summary and Information 2024 Season

FIRE PERMITS

Reminder to obtain a fire permit pursuant to the Fire and Emergency Services 1990 –

All KCGO Members

Prior to the start of the season, please ensure that you obtain a Fire Permit pursuant to the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990.  Alternatively, please ensure that you can comply with the requirements of the Commissioner’s Notification for burning.  Members are reminded that –

  1. It is an offence to light a fire without a fire permit or without holding the belief that you can comply with the conditions in the Commissioner’s Notification;
  2. To find your Fire Warden – follow the link to the Rural Fire Services website – ‘

https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/safety-education/using-fire-outdoors/fire-wardens

  1. Attached is the Notification for Burning of Sugar Cane and information sheet, or follow the link to view a summary of the Commissioner’s Notification –

https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-04/QFES-InfoSheet-CaneBurningNotification.pdf

  1. The Commissioner’s Notification cannot be relied upon if:
    1. The paddock to be burnt adjoins a highway or main road; or
    2. The paddock to be burnt adjoins urban houses or other intensive activities (such as commercial or industrial land).

    If either of the above circumstance is applicable you must obtain a Fire Permit from your Fire Warden.  If you cannot contact your Fire Warden, please contact Rural Fire Service Townsville on 4796 9082.

    Please contact the KCGO office if you require any further information.