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CHEMICAL SAFETY TRAINING COURSE UPDATE

Kalagro

Due to the current situation with COVID19 the following Chemical Safety Training Course has been delayed.  Any growers interested in participating in this course in the future are asked to please contact 1800626681 to lodge their expression of interest.

RE: CHEMICAL SAFETY TRAINING COURSE (FORMERLY CHEMICAL ACCREDITATION)
TRAINER SERVICES PTY LTD, RTO No 40867
on behalf of and in partnership with
COUNTRYCO TRAINING PTY LTD (Geoff Paton)

• Pre-course training questions MUST be completed by Initial participants PRIOR to the course.
• Initial (1 day) & Update (1/2 day) courses are conducted concurrently.
• Venue & Times to be confirmed after close of bookings – 6th Apr
• Course locations are flexible and determined by bookings
Competency Units: AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
Successful Initial & Update Training participants will be issued with a Statement of Attainment and Accreditation Card
Accreditation is valid for 5 years.
Training provided by Geoff Paton, from Countryco Training Pty Ltd
Required for most QA Programs including Freshcare, Graincare, FeedSafe, Feedlot Accreditation, & Reef Protection Regulations in the Wet Tropics, Burdekin & Mackay/Whitsunday catchment areas.
BEST COURSE GUARANTEED: at the end of the day if you are not happy with the course speak to the trainer and you will receive a full refund.
CLIENT FEEDBACK: Clear, simple & helpful language used throughout. Excellent explanation of all aspects of chemical use, handling & storage. Very practical & useful help & teaching that I will be able to build upon immediately. Being able to ask lots of questions & then get good answers was very helpful. Mark W.

2020 SEASON & COVID-19

Kalagro

2020 SEASON & COVID-19

There have been a number of communications issued from Wilmar and QSL over recent weeks providing updates of practices and processes that have been put in place in order to minimise the impact of COVID-19. Updates, which included “ QSL frequently asked questions” have been uploaded to our web page for members information.

KCGO posed a number of questions to both QSL and Wilmar that were relevant to the storage and export of raw sugar from the Burdekin region through STL’s Townsville facility. Q & A response received from QSL is detailed below, some of which has also been addressed in their recent communications to growers. Wilmar are yet to provide a formal response to questions posed with their current efforts, as a first step, in having State/Federal Government to officially recognise the Sugar Industry as an “essential service” .

KCGO is also aware peak industry bodies in conjunction with Dept of Agriculture and Fisheries have formed working groups to investigate various scenarios and possible impacts to the sugar industry during these uncertain times. QSL, ASMC, STL and CANEGROWERS are known to be participating. Matters being addressed include but not limited to:
• Workforce availability
• WHS
• Business Continuity
• Supply Chain and Logistics

Questions that QSL have responded to are:

• Will there be any residual 2019 sugar remaining in QSL’s Townsville STL terminal storage facilities as of commencement of 2020 season?
At this stage, QSL expect that there will be something like two cargoes left in stock (60,000 tonnes) depending when the season starts. This is quite normal.
• What is the storage capacity of STL Townsville facilities?
The terminal at Townsville can hold 770,000 tonnes of which allocation to QSL/Wilmar is roughly 50/50. Have confirmed with STL storage capacity of its four sheds is approx. 750,000 tonnes (Shed 1- 130kt, Shed 2- 150kt, Sheds3/4- 470kt). This combined holding capacity represents 66% of the Burdekin crop. read more

MEMBER REMINDER – Wilmar BMP Incentive Payment

Kalagro

MEMBER REMINDER – WILMAR BMP INCENTIVE PAYMENT

In 2019 Wilmar extended its BMP incentive to growers.

To be eligible for the incentive payment, growers had to register for the Smartcane BMP program by 29th March 2019 and achieve accreditation for the three core modules by 1st July 2020.

This is a reminder for members who have since been accredited or who will do so in the coming 3 months to claim the incentive payment. To apply for incentive the attached form needs to be completed along with provision of “Certificate of Accreditation”.

Les Elphinstone
Manager KCGO

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Emergency Use Permit – Fall Armyworm

Kalagro

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

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KCGO – COVID 19 – OFFICE SERVICES

Kalagro

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]