Ready and keen to grow

CANEGROWERS Next Ratoon has been successfully launched in Brisbane on Tuesday 27 February and the word on the street is the program is a fantastic opportunity.

This integral mentoring program connects eager and aspiring young growers with experienced and knowledgeable mentors from both inside and outside the industry. Participants will build strong connections, networking skills, negotiation, decision-making and leadership skills, as well as accumulating a wealth of knowledge that will help them contribute to a profitable and innovative sugarcane industry.

Bessie Orr, a young grower from Proserpine, said she was looking forward to learning as much as possible to assist her to grow her career in the industry.

“I see this as a good way to help me reach my goals. I already have a full schedule and I think this is necessary to help for my future.”

Liam Wallace said he had started his own business, and this is a great opportunity to gain knowledge and to help his new venture.

“I think many people in the industry will want to have this type of experience— either as a mentee or mentor. There’s so much to learn,” Mr Wallace said.

Australian Canegrower will follow the participants over the course of the next six months to see how this program assists and supports growers in the industry.