| Sugarcane
grower innovation expo for Mackay
New
technology, new experiences, new innovation and new
friends are all to be found at the second sugarcane
industry Grower Innovation Virtual Expo—GIVE 08.
GIVE 08 is a conference for everyone involved with the
sugarcane industry—unique because it is organized
and presented by growers.
Hosted by the Plane Creek Sustainable Farmers Group,
Mackay Fibre Producers and the Calen and St Helen Young
Farmers Group, GIVE 08 promises to inspire and intrigue.
Mackay
Fibre Producers representative Joe Muscat said, “The
acronym ‘GIVE’ is all about on-farm innovation
while at the same time emphasising an important point—that
growers are giving and sharing their practical experience.
“One of the most important aspects of GIVE, recognised
from the success of the first event in 2006, is the
opportunity it provides for everyone to network and
socialise, which leads to working partnerships that
ultimately improve the profitability of the farm.”
Grower groups from across the industry, involved in
a variety of projects funded by the Sugar Research and
Development Corporation, have been invited to present
at the conference. Topics are varied and include: developing
compost as an alternative fertiliser source; the economics
of controlled traffic versus conventional systems; variable
planting rates and pre-planting application of fertiliser;
and fallow crops as supplementary income sources.
“New
technology is a hot topic of interest for today’s
farmers and much of this innovation will be discussed
at GIVE 08 by growers already using it on-farm—practical,
hands on advice and experience that everyone can learn
from,” said Mr Muscat.
GIVE 08 will be held at the Windmill Conference Centre
in Mackay on 28 and 29 February 2008. Presentations
will be given both days and the event includes a BBQ
on the Thursday evening and a field trip to visit some
innovative technology in practice in the Mackay region
on the final day. The registration cost is $50.
To register for GIVE 08 contact Rosalie McIlvenna on
07 4944 2601 before 18th February. For event information
contact Joe Muscat on 0429 377 162 or Chris Alyward
0437 330 877.Accommodation is available at the Windmill
Conference Centre (07) 4944 3344, or contact the Mackay
Information Centre on (07) 4944 5888.
February
28th & 29th 2008 Mackay QLD
A
two day conference showcasing the best the Sugar Industry
has to offer.
Venue
Windmill Motel and Reception Centre, 5 Highway
Plaza, Bruce Highway, North Mackay, Queensland, Australia,
4740
Ph: 07 4944 3344
Registration
$50 (includes conference, lunches, dinner,
bus trip and take home material)
Payment
EFTPOS, cash or cheque (payable to Mackay Canegrowers
Ltd). Contact
Rosalie McIlvenna @ Mackay Canegrowers Ltd
on Ph:0749442600
Registrations
close 18th February 2008
Contact
Joe Muscat
Ph: 0749636800
Mob: 0429 377162
Chris
Aylward
Mob: 0437330877
For
accommodation enquiries, please contact the Mackay Information
Centre on (07) 4944 5888 |
