Passionately working to provide Burdekin cane farmers with confidence in the quality and quantity of their cane is a team of independent auditors employed by Burdekin Cane Audit Services (BCAS) to oversee all facets of cane weighing and analysis.
Comprised predominantly of committed women, you can be rest assured that if the mills are crushing, the auditors are checking. BCAS works diligently to ensure validity in all data included for cane payment.
“We have a very experienced team and are proud that 90% of our auditors are women,” said BCAS Business Manager, Barb Colls.
“Employment opportunities for women in agriculture are diverse. The value of our work is far reaching for both growers and the 4 mills.
“We have amazing women in our team, I am so proud of their commitment to accuracy and precision. All our employees contribute something unique and valuable.”
Undoubtedly there is a strong connection to high quality sugar cane in the Burdekin, with a history of cane analysis governance that has evolved over more than a century, influenced by many inspiring women past and present. Today the BCAS board has an equal share of grower and mill representatives, ensuring the strategic direction considers the best interests of all. The BCAS board is also proudly represented by 50 per cent women directors.
Nominated to the directorship by CANEGROWERS Burdekin, Dr Kayleen Walsh is proud to be a part of a diverse board that brings balance to its discussion and decision making. While she unfortunately didn’t see many women in the science, engineering and agriculture industries as she was starting out, she now plays a vital role in showing that women can be leaders in agriculture.
“By showing our presence in the industry, more women will consider a career in agriculture and more men will accept and value our contribution,” Kayleen said.
“By celebrating Rural Women's Day, I hope I can inspire the daughters of farmers, farming fathers and grandfathers to aim for equality in family farming businesses and succession planning.”
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