Chris Doblo, Irrigation Specialist at Farmacist Pty Ltd, examines the growing impact of electricity tariffs on Australian agriculture, especially for sugarcane growers in the Dry Tropics. This blog highlights shifting energy demands, rising costs, and practical solutions like solar power, efficient irrigation systems, and automation to help farmers adapt. Discover how to optimise your irrigation operations, reduce costs, and future-proof your farm against the evolving energy landscape.

We've finally found a low cost automation solution for the Burdekin, read more about our 9 year journey.

Over the past few weeks a number of growers have raised concerns over yellowing of their cane crops. These crops are showing symptoms which look similar to Yellow Canopy Syndrome (YCS).