Project Uplift Farming Systems Initiative
Project Background
| Project Name | Project Uplift Farming Systems Initiative |
|---|---|
| Project Owner | MSF Sugar |
| Project Partners | Federal Government Reef Trust |
| Project Contact |
Nigel Young |
| Project Summary | Project Uplift is a principal partnership between Growers and MSF Sugar that aims to increase profit and resilience of the sugar industry. The Project Uplift Farming Systems Initiative is the first activity of this partnership and works with the Federal Government Reef Trust to support Growers in the adoption of the SRA Farming System. There are three components to this support: 1. Interest free loans provided for the purchase and modification of machinery required for the adoption of the SRA Farming System; The strategic direction and key decisions of the Project are managed by the Advisory Committee. This committee is chaired by a Grower and includes representatives from Sugar Research Australia, other Growers and MSF Sugar. |
| Region | GBRMP zones Maryborough, South Johnstone, Mulgrave, Tablelands |
| Project Duration | 2022 completion |
Research/Demo Sites
Site one
| Site Type | No demonstration or trial sites |
|---|---|
| Location Name | South Johnstone Sugar Mill |
| Site Contact |
Nigel Young |
Site two
| Site Type | No demonstration or trial sites |
|---|---|
| Location Name | Gordonvale Sugar Mill |
| Site Contact |
Nigel Young |