Topic: sugarcane

As cane fires become an infrequent sight in Bundaberg, farmers have issued a safety warning for the crowds of people, who, stuck by the sight of it are stopping suddenly along the roadside.

Over five decades, the Young family have built and perfected the art of harvesting, which they have accomplished by using their own purpose-built Cane Harvesters and haulers.

Steam is again pouring from the chimneys of Bundaberg Region cane mills, marking the first week of the 2020 cane crushing season.

Steam trials are under way at Isis Central Sugar Mill in preparation for the 2020 crushing season scheduled to commence on Monday.

CQUniversity’s 2020 Engineering Showcase put the spotlight on Bundaberg-based sugarcane equipment manufacturer Canetec.

Locals are advised to keep an eye out for cane trains from Monday, 22 June in the lead up to the cane harvesting season.

Bundaberg musician Warren Wrangell has written a catchy tune called the Train Brain Song which Wilmar Sugar is using to promote safety.

While the commencement of the 2020 Isis Central Sugar Mill crushing season is still to be determined, work continues on the rail line expansion between Cordalba and Wallaville.

Sugarcane growers and millers in the Wide Bay Region will have access to a new sugarcane variety developed by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) for next year’s planting.

Sugar Research Australia has announced funding for three research projects in the Bundaberg Region to benefit the local sugarcane industry.