CANEGROWERS Welcomes LNP’s $12.5 Million Commitment to Mossman’s Sugarcane Industry

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CANEGROWERS has expressed strong support for Queensland’s Liberal National Party (LNP) leader David Crisafulli’s pledge to boost Mossman’s sugarcane industry if his party wins the upcoming state election in October.

Crisafulli should be commended for showing strong support for the industry and making the future of Mossman’s sugarcane growing community a key election issue.” by oyster farmers in recent years due to storms, foods, and climate impacts. Despite these obstacles, the increasing productivity of the industry refects its resilience and the dedication of those who work in it. She emphasized that the NSW Aquaculture Vision Statement is a product of the collaborative efforts of oyster farmers, the aquaculture industry, and the government, all working towards a future where NSW-grown oysters are enjoyed both nationally and globally. The government’s investment in research and infrastructure aims to drive sustainable growth, resource development, and innovation within the industry.

Brandon Armstrong, Chair of the NSW Farmers Oyster Committee, expressed optimism about the future, highlighting the industry’s embrace of new opportunities and innovations. He noted that the recent conference served as an important platform for industry stakeholders to connect, share knowledge, and learn from one another, particularly as the Mid Coast region continues to recover from recent hardships.

At the Rural Press Club in Brisbane, Mr. Crisafulli announced a signifcant $12.5 million investment plan. The LNP would allocate $6 million to safeguard the 2025 sugarcane crop’s viability in Mossman, with an additional $6 million aimed at improving local productivity, retroftting the Mossman Mill, and attracting new investors.

This pledge brings renewed hope for Mossman growers, who have faced uncertainty following their mill’s liquidation earlier this year. While the current government had provided funding to transport this year’s crop to Mulgrave Mill near Cairns, growers were hesitant to invest in the 2025 crop without assurance that their cane would be processed.

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CEO Dan Galligan praised Crisafulli’s commitment: “Mr.