We've reached the 70 per cent mark for the 2020 season.

Our eight mills have processed a total of 10.48 million tonnes of cane – more than two-thirds of the estimated 15.07 million tonne crop.

Based on the current crop estimate, and no significant weather delays, we expect to finish the season by the end of November.

HERBERT

• Factory performance has been strong, with weekly throughput generally topping 200,000 tonnes.
• Occasional showers are keeping CCS levels slightly below budget, but the crop is holding to estimate.
• At this stage, we expect to finish the season in late November.

BURDEKIN

• Continued fine weather is enabling the harvesting and milling sectors to make good headway with the crush.
• CCS continues to climb and is trending above budget.
• We currently expect crushing to be finalised at all four Burdekin mills by late November.

PROSERPINE

• CCS continues to trend upwards, with the weekly average just shy of 15 units.
• Harvesting conditions also remain favourable and mill performance has been strong overall.
• At this stage, the mill is on track to finish the season by mid November.

PLANE CREEK

• Average weekly CCS is trending above 15 units for the second week running.
• Bin weights have dropped slightly this week, but the crop estimate is holding overall.
• We currently expect to finish the season by mid November.

PAUL GIORDANI
General Manager - Cane Supply and Grower Relations