From flood recovery in the Burdekin to biosecurity updates and machinery innovation, QCAR continues to support growers where it counts – in the paddock, in the shed, and at the big-picture level.
Following recent heavy rainfall, the QCAR Burdekin team has been busy assisting growers with flood and erosion issues.
“You are not alone, and we might surprise you with how we can help,” said QCAR Central District Manager Angelo Licciardello. “We have the strength, the resilience, the knowledge and commitment to provide the highest level of service.”
With the 2025 crushing season on the horizon, Angelo encouraged growers to reach out early for assistance and practical on-farm support.
Meanwhile, growers are being kept informed of national regulatory developments. The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has revised its expected timeframes for proposed decisions on several chemical reviews. Proposed decisions on fipronil agricultural products are now expected in April 2026, with veterinary products to follow in March 2026.
QCAR continues to monitor these updates and provide support as the industry awaits further detail.
Out in the paddock, innovation is always a talking point – and the two-row sugarcane harvester continues to catch the eye of farmers and machinery watchers alike.
“We all have our favourites, but no matter what colour you bleed it's indisputable to say that over the past couple of years there's been significant interest in the two row sugarcane harvesters,” Angelo said.
“Pictured here is our intrepid on-farm machinery spotter and ag chemical expert with one of the John Deere CH960 two row sugarcane harvesters in the Burdekin. We know there's a few getting around in the Central District as well.
“Is the verdict still out or does this machine do twice the work of its counterparts almost doubling productivity with significantly less labour, fuel consumption, compaction and cane loss? What do you think?”
Growers are invited to send photos of their favourite harvesting rig to media@qcar.org.au with a few details.
And for those heading to the 46th annual ASSCT Conference in Brisbane from 28 April to 2 May, QCAR will be in attendance.
This year’s theme is From Field to Future: Advancing Sugarcane Through Innovation and Research. Drop in to Booth 10 to say g’day.
For assistance, call the Ayr office on (07) 4783 2111 or Angelo directly on 0437 401 837.
QCAR District Manager Angelo Licciardello checks out one of the John Deere CH960 two-row harvesters in the Burdekin – a machine turning heads across the cane-growing regions. Photos supplied: QCAR
The QCAR Burdekin team have been working closely with growers to support flood recovery efforts and address erosion issues following the recent extreme rainfall events
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