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Farmers to lose $1.3 billion in ‘zealous’ reef push

REPORT: Mackay sugar growers could lose $19.3 million per year in farming income from reef regulations

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24th July 2020 5:07 AM

Canegrowers chairman Paul Schembri said the controversial reef regulations would slice into farmers’ nitrogen applications, resulting in huge on-farm losses in Mackay, Proserpine and Plane Creek

Mackay Sugar fined after shocking workplace incident

An 18-year-old yard hand was working at the cane bin tippler when the incident occurred

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01st Nov. 2019 3:11 PM

The workplace injury occurred at Mackay Sugar’s Mossman Mill. Picture: GIZELLE GHIDELLA

STAND-OFF: Mackay Sugar faces last hurdle in takeover bid

Grower co-op scrambling to ensure the last remaining growers agree to the final hurdle under Nordzucker deal

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30th July 2019 5:07 PM

HISTORIC VOTE: Mackay Sugar chief executive Mark Day speaking at the EGM.

Mackay growers come to Nordzucker deal decision

'Growers have shown the courage to back the deal in order to secure the future of their crop and stabilise the industry...

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29th July 2019 6:07 PM

EXPLAINED: Mackay Sugar Nordzucker vote looms

Everything you need to know about one of the most important events in Mackay Sugar's history.

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29th July 2019 10:07 AM

Mackay Sugar pushing to full crushing rates

Fine tuning and pushing to full crushing rates are the focus for Mackay Sugar's three factories as it looks forward to week...

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27th June 2019 1:06 PM

Mackay Sugar week four crushing results.

Why state cash is vital to keep Mackay Sugar deal alive

Millions pledged to secure Nordzucker investment

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30th May 2019 10:05 AM

State Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert and Deputy Premier Jackie Trad with Mackay Sugar employees David Pietzner, Bill Ingrey, Vincent Mhashu and Gary Power inside Racecourse Mill.

Cane growers offered help with sugar marketing

Sugar market volatility adds another level of uncertainty for Mackay region farmers

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08th April 2019 11:04 AM

A series of sugar marketing information sessions is being held this week.

Big changes on horizon for Mackay Sugar cane growers

New deal to allow growers to make their own marketing choices

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07th Feb. 2019 5:02 AM

Tweed Coast Sugar famrer, Scotty Hawken in action as they cut one of the many Sugar Cane fields along the Tweed River.

Negotiations ongoing in Mackay Sugar recapitalisation

Management of German sugar firm tours region, meets with growers

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17th Dec. 2018 5:12 AM

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