Send us Fan Mail Sugar doesn’t need a headline to hurt, it just needs to sit below the cost of production for long enough. We’re back with the CANEGROWERS Marketing Information Service update for June 2026, and the message is blunt: prices aren’t where growers want them, shared pool add-ons are under pressure, and the market is still working through surplus supply from the last upswing. We’re joined by Tom from Green Pool and Rob from Famarco to unpack what’s really driving the global sugar ...

Send us Fan Mail Jonathan Williams and Stephen Geldart from Czarnikow join from London to reflect on when Australia led global raw sugar exports and the challenge was finding homes for massive crops. They unpack how quality, logistics and relationships kept Queensland competitive – and why getting the last call from a refiner still matters. Stephen brings it to today – a tougher market, Brazil’s rise, and where future demand could come from, from biofuels to new industrial uses for sugar.

Send us Fan Mail Oil jumps, sugar slumps, and every cane grower is left asking the same thing: what actually moves the price from here? We sit down to unpack the March 2026 global sugar market update, starting with the shock coming out of the Middle East and why a surge in crude oil can ripple straight into farm-gate reality through freight, fertiliser, fuel and broader cost pressures. If you’re watching margins tighten, this is the context you need before making any big calls.

Send us Fan Mail Prices are soft, tanks are full, and the sugar market is asking a hard question: how do you protect margin when the prompt is at life‑of‑contract lows but the future looks better? We dig into the turn from a multi‑year deficit to a sizeable surplus and show why the forward curve is your best signal right now. You’ll hear a clear breakdown of Brazil’s production mix, why mills kept maximising sugar over ethanol, and when that balance might finally shift. We also unpack Thailan...

Send us Fan Mail Queensland sugarcane growers have access to some of the world’s best tools for forward pricing – a system many international producers can only dream of. But having the tools is only part of the picture. How do we use them effectively? What should we be thinking about now to manage price risk in today’s global sugar market? This month’s Marketing Information Service (MIS) update dives into exactly that – giving you the insights and strategies to make the most of your pricing ...

Send us Fan Mail A sudden September flood tore through the Russell River and Babinda Creek, smashing levee banks, blanketing new plant cane with debris, and forcing growers to rethink recovery under a tightening clock. We share first-hand accounts, real costs, policy gaps, and why community support and better forecasting now matter more than ever. • shock rise of the Russell River and Babinda Creek • rapid erosion, topsoil loss, and trash blanketing • plant cane damage and long-term yield im...

Send us Fan Mail Mark Hampson, CEO of Queensland Sugar Limited (QSL), brings a wealth of insight to this candid conversation about the state of Australia's sugar industry and the unique position Queensland growers hold in the global market. With sugar prices hovering around $530 per tonne and approaching cost of production levels, Hampson reveals why Australian cane farmers should recognize their enviable position compared to global competitors. "The Australian grower is in a unique situatio...

Send us Fan Mail Sugar pricing might be the best-kept secret in Australian agriculture, offering growers a level of price certainty that other farming sectors can only dream about. In this revealing conversation with Simon Hood, Manager of Wilmar Grower Marketing, we explore the sophisticated sugar marketing system that allows Queensland cane farmers to lock in prices up to three years forward. Hood takes us behind the scenes of Wilmar's operations across their four Queensland regions, where...

Send us Fan Mail This month's sugar market update explores sustainable sugar's value in the global market, with guests Lindsey Perry and Matt Kealley from CANEGROWERS Brisbane sharing their expertise on sustainability certification and market access. Sugar prices currently volatile at around 16.5 cents per pound, with 2025 season at $550 AUD per tonneForward prices showing higher values for 2026-2028 seasons, indicating current selling pressureSmartcane BMP program already delivers value th...

Send us Fan Mail MSF Sugar is setting the benchmark for mechanical efficiency in Australia’s sugar industry - hitting 97% at Tableland Mill and 93–94% at South Johnston and Mulgrave - even after four consecutive years of extreme wet weather. South Johnston alone lost 1,100 crushing hours in one season. In this episode, South Johnston Mill Manager Barry O'Brien, Head of Cane Supply Mark Magnanini, and Senior Cane Supply Manager Mick Wood share how MSF has stayed resilient, thanks to over $700 ...