Smartcane BMP: Drivers, outcomes and the future · 26.10.2017  · sugarcane farmers. The Bonsucro...

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Burdekin Water Forum

Smartcane BMP: Drivers, outcomes and the future –How the sugarcane industry is responding to the water quality challenge through Smartcane BMP

Matt Kealley Environment & SustainabilityCANEGROWERS  

1. Some jumped right in2. Some went because others did3. Some refused

The deep end for sugarcane?

1. Market access2. Social licence to operate3. Sustainable business4. Compliance 5. Climate change6. Technology

Smartcane BMP engagement

Smartcane BMP platform

Smartcane BMP process

“…we saw a lot of value in doing it…this has cemented the ideas we’ve had for our business and confirmed the direction we’re heading” – Walter Giordani

Market access & sustainable sugar

Coles and Woolworth – Bonsucro

“When we cop criticism, we can now put this up as proof we are doing the right thing as an industry” - Russell Jordan

“I had to do it just to prove that I was not a dinosaur – and even old dinosaurs can comply with all the new rules and regulations” Frank Russo

Matt Kealley email: matt_kealley@canegrowers.com.auSmartcane BMP website: www.smartcane.com.au .com.au 

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