Published Wednesday, 27 June, 2007 at 01:02 PM
Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries
The Honourable Tim Mulherin
MACKAY REGION BOOSTED BY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries Tim Mulherin today announced a Property Management Systems Initiative project for the Mackay/Whitsunday area to help boost profitability in the cane industry.
“The successful project proposal was submitted by the Mackay/ Whitsunday Natural Resource Management Group to foster improved management practices across the catchments,” Mr Mulherin said.
“To support the project’s implementation, the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries is appointing an officer to work with cane growers in the O’Connell River and Bakers Creek catchments.
“The officer will roll out a three-year project from August to help a further 70 growers adopt best management practices in areas such as nutrient management and water use efficiency.
“These new farm management practices will boost the profitability and sustainability of the cane industry through improved on-farm productivity and careful management of our natural resources.
“With the current drop in world sugar prices and the ongoing management of sugarcane smut, it is essential that we help growers implement new systems that will maintain their viability in an increasingly tough export environment.”
“The PMSI is a key project for the Department under the Queensland Government’s Blueprint for the Bush,” Mr Mulherin said.
“It also supports our Farm Management Systems Memorandum of Understanding with the Queensland Farmers’ Federation to support and promote the adoption of property management systems by Queensland’s intensive agriculture industries.
“The new project for Mackay/ Whitsunday will give growers the support they need to adopt improved management practices.
“Negotiations are continuing between the Department and other industry organisations and regional natural resource management groups on projects under the PMSI.”
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“The successful project proposal was submitted by the Mackay/ Whitsunday Natural Resource Management Group to foster improved management practices across the catchments,” Mr Mulherin said.
“To support the project’s implementation, the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries is appointing an officer to work with cane growers in the O’Connell River and Bakers Creek catchments.
“The officer will roll out a three-year project from August to help a further 70 growers adopt best management practices in areas such as nutrient management and water use efficiency.
“These new farm management practices will boost the profitability and sustainability of the cane industry through improved on-farm productivity and careful management of our natural resources.
“With the current drop in world sugar prices and the ongoing management of sugarcane smut, it is essential that we help growers implement new systems that will maintain their viability in an increasingly tough export environment.”
“The PMSI is a key project for the Department under the Queensland Government’s Blueprint for the Bush,” Mr Mulherin said.
“It also supports our Farm Management Systems Memorandum of Understanding with the Queensland Farmers’ Federation to support and promote the adoption of property management systems by Queensland’s intensive agriculture industries.
“The new project for Mackay/ Whitsunday will give growers the support they need to adopt improved management practices.
“Negotiations are continuing between the Department and other industry organisations and regional natural resource management groups on projects under the PMSI.”
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