Welcome to MAPS
MAPS is the main provider of sugarcane advice and extension for Mackay Sugar farmers. We work on most issues including: pests, diseases, weeds, varieties, nutrition, irrigation and harvesting.
Our mission is to enhance the profitability and sustainability of the sugar industry through innovative productivity programs and plant protection services.
NOTICE BOARD
The Victoria Plains Plot is open every Wednesday 7am-12pm, from the 22nd April onward. Varieties for order on trailers are Q208R, Q240, SRA9 and SRA21. Please contact your productivity officer to order by Monday afternoon for collection on Wednesday.
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OUR SERVICES
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Advise on culture of sugarcane and beneficial rotation crops.
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One on one advice and extension with growers on their farms.
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Supply of approved seed for planting material.
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Monitor weeds, pests and disease across the district.
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Identification of pest and disease agents.
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Provide measures to control weeds, pests and diseases.
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Assess harvester sugarloss and advise on options to improve efficiency.
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Conduct trials to help evaluate, develop and demonstrate the latest research findings.
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Run field days, shed meetings, seminars and bus trips to inform growers.
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Promote and support Smartcane BMP.
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Promote and support Reef Programs.
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Perform machinery inspections.
MAPS DIRECTORS
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Frank Perna Grower - Chairman
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Stephen Fordyce Grower - Vice Chairman
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Markus Reiners Miller
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Paul Manning Miller
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Ross Williams Grower
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Lee Blackburn Miller
FIND US
ADDRESS
26135 PEAK DOWNS HWY
TE KOWAI QLD 4740
POSTAL ADDRESS
PO BOX 117
MACKAY QLD 4740
OPENING HOURS
MONDAY - FRIDAY
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
SATURDAY - SUNDAY
CLOSED