A few rays of sunshine finally broke through in the Burdekin this week – but earlier visits to the Burdekin Productivity Services (BPS) clean seed plot found it still too damp to open at the time.
Manager of Kalagro Alan Parker, BPS Field Officers Kristie Casalegno and Jack Edwards, and Farm Manager David Paine were among those checking conditions ahead of the expected opening earlier this week.
QCAR Burdekin District Manager Angelo Licciardello said there were “plenty of tonnes of Q240 and Q183 and many others available” for growers eager to secure their clean seed cane. Growers were encouraged to place their orders through BPS, with access to the plot anticipated earlier this week, weather permitting. For more information, call (07) 4783 1101 or visit bps.net.au.
Burdekin Productivity Services plays a vital role in supporting the region’s sugarcane industry, providing agronomy advice, research, crop management support and sustainability initiatives to boost on-farm productivity and future-proof the industry. BPS works closely with sugarcane growers, millers, and other stakeholders to enhance the overall viability and competitiveness of the sugarcane industry in the Burdekin.
Meanwhile, the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) has been active across the Burdekin and broader North Queensland, assisting primary producers following last month’s significant rain events.
QRIDA’s Regional Area Manager Angelo Rigano and Head of Client Engagement Georgia Colley met with the QCAR team, including District Manager Angelo Licciardello, to discuss the ongoing recovery efforts.
Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants remain open to eligible primary producers, small businesses and non-profit organisations to help with the costs of clean-up and reinstatement.
For support, contact Angelo Rigano directly on 0408 180 644 or visit qrida.qld.gov.au. For general QCAR enquiries, phone Angelo Licciardello on 0437 401 837.
Checking conditions at the Burdekin Productivity Services clean seed plot are (from left) Kalagro Manager Alan Parker, BPS Field Officer Kristie Casalegno, Farm Manager David Paine, and BPS Field Officer Jack Edwards. Wet ground delayed the plot’s opening, but growers were keenly awaiting access to fresh clean seed. Photo source: QCAR (Facebook)
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On the ground supporting Burdekin growers with disaster recovery are QRIDA’s Regional Area Manager Angelo Rigano and Head of Client Engagement Georgia Colley
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