Strong Turnout For First Herbert Variety Management Group Meeting

Many local growers and industry representatives attended the first Herbert Variety Management Group meeting earlier this month. Photo source: Sugar Research Australia Limited

‍

‍

Sugar industry representatives and local growers gathered this week for the first Herbert Variety Management Group meeting, marking a positive step forward for collaboration and productivity in the region.

‍

The meeting, which attracted a strong turnout earlier this month, brought together Herbert growers and key industry stakeholders to discuss cane variety performance and future opportunities for the district.

‍

Organisers thanked attendees for their participation and acknowledged Greg Shannon for sharing insights from the Tully Variety Management Group, highlighting the successes and learnings that could be applied to the Herbert region.

‍

The event forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen communication between growers, service providers and industry bodies, with a focus on improving cane variety selection and supporting long-term productivity across the sugar sector.

‍

Representatives from across the industry, including Sugar Research Australia Limited, CANEGROWERS, Herbert Productivity Services Limited, Wilmar Sugar Australia Limited and Tully Sugar Limited, were involved in the discussion.

‍

Organisers say they are looking forward to future meetings, with continued collaboration expected to play a key role in driving innovation and sharing knowledge across the industry.

‍

The Herbert Variety Management Group will continue to meet regularly as part of its commitment to improving outcomes for growers and supporting the sustainability of the sugar industry in North Queensland.

‍