PETROLEUM CASINO TRUCK SHOW 2023

The 2023 cane crushing season is underway after months of maintenance work in the harvesting and milling sectors.

Clarence growers are expected to cut some 500,000 tonnes of sugarcane and the Tweed crop is estimated to come in at 405,000 tonnes of sugarcane. With the Richmond crop still impacted by the 2022 food events, the total crop is forecast to come in at 350,000 tonnes and is being processed at Broadwater sugar mill on a 5-day crushing week.

Despite the reduced crop, growers are set to receive $54 per tonne, which is a record cane price. This positive price, along with favourable weather conditions, is expected to drive a major planting effort across the Tweed, Richmond and Clarence Valley regions later in the season.

The sugarcane industry has been a stalwart of agriculture in the northern rivers for over 150 years. Sugarcane is such a hardy and reliable crop for this area. Add to that an industry model that is set up to support growers with the best pricing outcomes, farm productivity advice, variety development and a sales and marketing network for fnished goods – and you have an industry that is strong and vibrant enough to handle not just the good seasons, but also the not-so-good seasons.

REGISTRATIONS

Registration is $30 per truck, including competition entry and parking in the event precinct. Online registrations go into the draw to win an Engel prize pack, which includes a

SATURDAY 5TH AUGUST 2023 - CASINO CBD

40-litre anniversary fridge. Last year saw 375 trucks register. Tipping 400+ this year. Entries can be made online at casinotruckshow.com. au or by registering on the day from 6am at the Casino industrial estate.

MERCHANDISE

Merchandise for sale this year includes shirts, hoodies, hats, stubby coolers, and

FOOD AND BEVERAGES key rings. They will be available from the Truck Show merchandise tent on the day as well as online. will be scattered throughout the CBD, and an impressive market place will be set up in the car park behind the Community Centre.

ENTERTAINENT

Confrmed entertainment as follows:

Country Mud BandPlaying from 11:30am to 2pm.

Airtime FMXThree shows between 12pm and 3pm.

Wildlife Show - Two Shows.

Sacred Circus - Stilt walkers, a mime, a juggler and a balloon twister between 12pm and 3pm.

SATURDAY

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