The 2025 crushing season is now done and dusted, and what a season it has been. From all reports, the Herbert mills finished on a high, processing a total of 3.82 million tonnes of cane — slightly above the crop forecast of 3.70 million tonnes.
That’s a fantastic result, especially when we think back to February when things looked far less certain.
This outcome is something we can all be proud of.
Sugar remains the backbone of our district, and the more cane we cut, the better it is for our local economy.
Every tonne matters, and this season’s performance reinforces just how important this industry is to Hinchinbrook.
The provisional season commercial cane sugar averaged 12.82 units, reflecting solid sugar content, and the average bin weight held steady at 6.6 tonnes.
These are figures that speak to the resilience and hard work of everyone involved.
I want to extend a big thank you to all who made this possible.
That’s our farmers, harvesting contractors, train crews, the milling sector, and the sugar terminal teams.
Behind these workers are families who supported them through long hours and demanding schedules, and their contribution deserves recognition too.
This season wasn’t without its challenges. Weather events and significant debris left in fields after flooding made conditions tough, yet the industry pulled together and got the job done.
The final bin was tipped at Victoria Mill at 2:27pm on 23 November 2025, with Macknade Mill finishing a few days earlier on 20 November 2025.
These milestones mark the end of a season that tested us but ultimately delivered a strong result.
To everyone who played a part, thank you.
Your efforts keep this district moving forward and remind us of the strength of our community when we work together.
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