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Cane growers and industry stakeholders from the Herbert Region have had the opportunity to help shape the future of the sugar industry, as Sugar Research Australia (SRA) continues its statewide consultation roadshow.
The sessions form part of a broader effort to develop SRA’s Strategic Plan 2026–2031, with meetings recently held across North Queensland, including nearby centres such as Babinda and Townsville.
Growers, millers and industry representatives from the Herbert and surrounding districts were invited to share local insights, priorities and challenges facing the sector, ensuring regional voices are reflected in future research and investment decisions.
The consultation series is being rolled out across all cane-growing regions throughout March, providing one of the most significant opportunities for stakeholders to directly influence the direction of the industry.
SRA says the feedback gathered will play a key role in shaping long-term strategies aimed at supporting productivity, sustainability and innovation across Australia’s sugarcane sector.
The roadshow will continue to visit remaining regions in the coming weeks, with further sessions planned across Queensland and New South Wales.
Growers across the state recently gathered to attend a series of workshops. Photo source: Sugar Research Australia
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