Our eight factories have processed nine million tonnes of cane, which represents 58 per cent of the total forecast crop.
The declaration of an El Nino weather pattern means a reduced chance of a wet finish to the 2023 season.
However, the predicted drier, hotter conditions may cause cane yields to drop off, and have an adverse impact on next year’s crop.
HERBERT
- Multiple transfers between factories to manage standover cane are creating logistical challenges and some cane supply gaps.
- Standover cane with low purity and CCS has hindered processing at both factories.
- Fine weather conditions continue to prevail, and CCS levels are on an upward trend.
BURDEKIN
- Processing rates and factory reliability have been good.
- Dry conditions may soon impact the remaining crop.
- CCS levels are now running above budget.
PROSERPINE
- Factory reliability has been strong, with more than 91,000 tonnes processed last week.
- CCS has been climbing steadily.
- Some light showers have occurred recently, but weather conditions have remained favourable overall.
PLANE CREEK
- CCS levels are remaining steady.
- The factory resumed operations today, after an extended stop to repair No.5 mill.
- Our maintenance and production teams continue to focus on improving factory reliability and rate.