Category: KCGO News

The latest news from Kalamia Cane Growers and Kalagro for Members Only.

Sugar Code of Conduct Review

Kalagro

Dear members,

Please note that in relation to the Review of the Sugar Code of Conduct, there will be consultation by the Review Committee in Ayr on Wednesday 5 September 2018 at 4.30 pm at the Ayr Theatre (161 Queen Street).

If you are interested in attending, you must register.  The process to register is as follows –

Alternatively, please let me know that you are interested in attending and KCGO will register your attendance on your behalf.

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any queries.

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]

Media Statement – Minister for Agricultural Industry Dev. and Fisheries – Mark Furner

Kalagro

Media Statements

Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries
The Honourable Mark Furner

Sunday, August 26, 2018

Queensland’s Drought Program to be reviewed ahead of next big dry

The Palaszczuk Government has commissioned a review of the Drought Program, to improve resilience and assistance for farmers in future droughts.

Speaking in Charleville today, (26 Aug) Minister for Agricultural Industry Development Mark Furner announced that an independent expert panel would conduct the review.

“Droughts are part of life in Queensland and our producers are very experienced with the big droughts and the big floods that often end them,” Mr Furner said.

“However even the most resilient and well-prepared producer and their community can struggle in a crippling and prolonged long drought such as this one.

“Since the current drought started to impact in 2013, the Queensland Government has allocated over $670 million in assistance.

“We have always supported our farmers and I assure embattled rural families that our current Drought Assistance Package will continue for the duration of this drought.

“However, with drought foremost in people’s minds, right now is the best time to work with industry and the community to review government, industry and community actions through this drought and to consider and recommend improvements for coping in future.

“All too often reviews have been conducted well after droughts are over and lessons are forgotten.”

Mr Furner said Ruth Wade and Charles Burke were appointed to run the review to identify potential improvements for future droughts in line with national drought policy.

“Ms Wade and Mr Burke have a strong industry background and understanding of the pressures of drought visits on rural communities, being former Chief Executive Officers of the Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF) and AgForce Queensland respectively,” he said.

“The panel will hold forums in six regional centres and will seek written submissions through the drought program review website throughout September and October 2018. Details on how to make submissions will be online from mid-September.

“I encourage community members to attend these forums to have their say on what’s needed in future and to submit their thoughts online for the panel to consider.” read more