Contributor, ARR.News

For now, the orange juice market is staying tight for at least another season, unless there is a significant supply-side surprise for the 2023/24 harvest in Brazil or a much sharper contraction in global demand in 2H 2023. According to a recent Rabobank report, record-high orange juice (OJ) prices in 2023 are a consequence of a very tight market, with smaller-than-expected production and low inventories.

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the Net Zero Australia study report, which recognises the need for a fair transition to a carbon neutral future – and not at the expense of agriculture ... The report outlines exclusion areas to reduce the likelihood of solar and wind developments on productive farmland, while water reliant industries like hydrogen will use desalinised water rather than tapping into Australia’s limited fresh water supplies.

What a great line up for this year’s Show 14 – 15 May, we have as our feature attraction Mr Rob Bast, Chainsaw Sculptor, who will be starting his work at 9am each day, Rob will create 6 pieces of artwork over the 2 days and they will be auctioned off on Monday afternoon after the Dog High competition. This event is not to be missed.

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The rail transport initiative will see Forestry Corporation of NSW deliver around 270,000 tonnes of sawlog timber to Tumut and Tumbarumba processors over the next three years. This timber was initially set for export, however the impact of the Black Summer bushfires and local timber shortage have meant Australian timber mills have been given priority.

The Malinauskas Labor Government’s return of early childhood courses to TAFE has seen an almost doubling of uptake in just 12 months ... Enrolments in Semester 1 for 2023 for both courses are currently at 456 – almost double the same time last year with 276 enrolments.

Rockhampton Regional Council has adopted an Urban Greening Policy which will work towards increasing tree canopy and vegetation across the region. Parks, Sport and Public Spaces Councillor Cherie Rutherford said the policy plays an essential part in shaping the liveability of our community by improving urban greening.

Queensland’s 2023 sugarcane crush is just weeks away and once again growers are heading into harvest with a sense of trepidation and optimism.  CANEGROWERS Chairman Owen Menkens says a recent spike in the world sugar price, coupled with a drop in fertiliser prices, is setting up 2023 as a bumper year for Queensland’s sugarcane industry.

The annual Gilgandra Show is held in April or May each year. Whether you’re competing or just after a fun day out, the Show program includes animals, equestrian events, competitions, displays, special features and more to entertain and engage the whole family. Don’t miss our Saturday night fireworks spectacular. Bring the children to enjoy the carnival atmosphere of sideshow alley, and see horses, cattle, sheep, poultry, and pavilion exhibits. Check out our marketplace lane for some retail therapy.