Welcome to the Activity update for the months of February and March 2024 for the NSWCGA.
The office has not slowed down since the last update. Links to the correspondence journals for February and March are below outlining the flow of correspondence through this office.
As you are all well aware the drainage issues have taken precedence for some time.
Letters were sent to 5 ministers and the premier regarding the Northern Rivers Drainage reports requesting support of the Culleton Report.
A meeting was held in the Executive office in Maclean with MEMS, DPI AG, Fisheries, Crown Lands and our delegation including Kerryanne Mackay and Michael O’Connor. It was not a very positive outcome for canegrowers or the flood plain in general.
The Association Rules and Privacy policy have been updated.
The Standard Terms and Conditions for the Supply, Processing and Payment of Sugarcane have been updated to include the line; “That the industry use its best endeavours to finish harvesting and crushing cane by the end of November each season”.
Ross Farlow reported to Clarence Valley Council meeting – re coastal floodplain drainage options report. The council shared their strong support for the Culleton Report.
We will be involved in a stall at Primex again this year and Vivien is seeking volunteers.
Fire Ants are not going away and presentations are being planned for various season start shed talks.
150 year celebrations for the Harwood Mill are well under way with an open day planned for Sunday the 25th August.
Click here to see the February correspondence
Click here to see the March correspondence
If you would like further detail on any of the items listed, please contact the office.