Wilmar Sugar and Renewables has reached the three-quarter point of the 2024 crushing season, with its eight North Queensland mills collectively processing 11.78 million tonnes of cane. This represents 77% of the estimated 15.34 million tonne crop for the season.
The Mackay Region, serviced by the Plane Creek mill, continues to crush towards Christmas with an average yield of approximately 86 tonnes per hectare. Fine weather has supported strong CCS (Commercial Cane Sugar) results, with the weekly average at 14.38 units and a season-to-date average of 14.06 units. Wilmar expects the Mackay Region to continue crushing into January, focusing on processing the entire crop before the season concludes.
Ian Davies, Wilmar’s General Manager of Cane Supply and Grower Relations, praised the consistent performance of the Mackay Region. "The Plane Creek mill is achieving excellent yields, and the team is doing a fantastic job to stay on track despite the challenges posed by weather fluctuations," he said.
Meanwhile, other regions are also progressing well. The Burdekin mills are set to finish before Christmas, with CCS levels hitting budgeted targets, while Proserpine is cutting above estimates at 103.6% of its original forecast. As the 2025 season planning begins, Wilmar encourages growers to update their farm maps on GrowerWeb for accurate crop predictions.
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