
Sugar is a very important industry in the Burnett Mary Region, Cane Growers in
this region are some of the most innovative anywhere in the
world. The Sugar industry is represented by three geographic partnerships in the
Burnett Mary Reef Partnership, each partnership is comprised of leading Industry
organisations supported by
the BMRG. The three regions are aligned with the Bundaberg, Isis, and Maryborough
Milling Districts.
Sustainable Sugar
Through the Burnett Mary Reef Partnership and with investment from the Australian
Government's Caring for our Country’s Reef Rescue package, Cane producers in the
region will able to access support to improve
land management. This investment will support activities which improve farm sustainability
and improve Reef Water Quality by reducing sediment, nutrients and pesticides
loss.
Support for Growers
If you are a Cane Grower in the Bundaberg, Isis or Maryborough Milling districts
you may be eligible for financial assistance to carry out
a variety of property improvements. Your eligibility will depend on your property
being in the priority area (
see priority map) and on the type of activities you wish to undertake. If you would like to know
more please contact the relevant officer in your area from the table below.
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| Bundaberg | Isis | Maryborough |
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Lead Organisation |
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Contact | Dale Holliss
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Wayne Stanley
| Trevor Turner
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Phone |
(07) 4151 2555
| (07) 4126 1444 | (07) 4121 4441 |
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Mobile | 0417 009 236
| 0428 734 756
| 0427 577 557
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Email |
| wayne_stanley@canegrowers.com.au | trevor_turner@canegrowers.com.au
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More Information
If you would like more information about the support available to Cane producers
in the Burnett Mary Region please refer to the table above.
If you would like more information about Reef Rescue please contact Cathy Mylrea,
Reef Rescue Coordinator at BMRG
on 07 4181 2999 (ext. 301) or email
cathy.mylrea@bmrg.org.au
Sugar Industry Partners - Burnett Mary Reef Partnership
| Bundaberg | Isis | Maryborough |
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- Isis Central Sugar Mill Co. Ltd.
- Isis Productivity Limited
- Isis Rural Water Use Efficiency/Change Management Initiative
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- Maryborough Cane Productivity Services
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