Due to the rain, the growing season has taken a disappointing turn, however the crop is expected to be 20% up on 2009.

Windy weather has rolled a lot of cane stool, revealing much greater grub damage than estimated.

Mossman mill is expected to commence crushing on the scheduled date of Wednesday 16 June.

Farmers who require information on the reef regulations and associated training should contact me on 0418 774 499.

Don Murday
Northern Region Director