Canegrowers is providing support to Mossman sugarcane growers after the final truckload of Mossman sugarcane to Mulgrave Mill, marking a significant milestone in the region’s history.
“This is a very sad day for Mossman and for the generations of farming families who built an industry that supported local jobs, schools, and businesses for more than a century,” Canegrowers chairman Owen Menkens said.
“While this marks the end of an era, it doesn’t have to be the end of agriculture in the region. Canegrowers will continue to work with local growers, the Mossman community, and the Queensland Government to find a way forward.”
Menkens said that the Mossman community has been shaped by sugarcane farming for generations, and the company will find new ways to continue to support the region.
While no commercial agreement has been reached for future seasons, growers remain determined and optimistic about continuing to produce food and fibre for Queensland.
Canegrowers Mossman continues to participate in the Mossman Advisory Committee and is working with the Queensland Government and local stakeholders to explore sustainable options for agriculture and diversification in the Douglas region.
“Mossman’s farmers are resilient people, and I have no doubt that they will find a path forward,” Menkens said.
“Our commitment is to continue to stand beside them as they navigate this difficult period and to make sure the voices of growing families are heard in every discussion about the region’s future.”