Summer Cropping & Fertiliser Day
WHEN:
Thursday 11th September 2025 | 10AM – 12.30PM
VENUE:
Oakey RSL (Flanders Room), 76 Campbell Street, Oakey QLD
INCLUSIONS:
Drinks & lunch provided
Please join McGregor Gourlay Toowoomba, Orica, and Pacific Seeds at our Summer Cropping & Fertiliser Day to learn the latest insights to maximise your summer production.
Highlights include:
- Orica – Anhydrous Ammonia
How is it going on the Downs? How can it enhance your farming operation?
Presentation by Angus Hammond, Ammonia Operations
- Fertiliser
What’s driving the market? Why the sudden price jumps? What does supply look like moving forward?
Presentation by Josh McGregor, McGregor Gourlay
- Summer Cropping
What’s new with Pacific Seeds? Latest updates for summer cropping.
Presentation by Chris Gillham, Pacific Seeds
RSVP:
By Tuesday 9th September 2025
Contact: Grant Gossow – 0439 398 372
Email: gossowg@mcgregorgourlay.com.au
Proudly sponsored by Orica Precision Ammonia & Pacific Seeds
Christmas in July – Grafton Branch
Get into the Christmas spirit with McGregor Gourlay’s Grafton team at our Christmas in July celebration.
WHEN:
Tuesday 8 July | 12PM – 6PM
VENUE:
38 Mulgi Drive, South Grafton
Join us for an afternoon of industry insights, supplier showcases, and community connection. With over 20 key supplier stalls, special deals, giveaways, and live product demonstrations, it’s a day not to be missed.
Highlights include:
- Supplier stalls and product showcases
- All-day BBQ and drinks
- Product info sessions and demonstrations
- Prize for the best Christmas shirt
Free to attend. No RSVP required, just turn up ready to connect and celebrate.
Clarence Valley Cane Season Launch 2025
The Clarence Valley Sugarcane Launch is all about providing practical support and insights to help growers succeed in the 2025 season.
WHEN:
Thursday, 29 May 2025
9:00am arrival for a 9:30am start
VENUE:
Warregah Harvesting Co-op Shed
Old Murrayville Road, Ashby NSW 2463
Lunch provided
Topics include:
- Profit improvement strategies
- Crop yield optimisation
- Enhanced drainage and soil conditioning
- No Odour 2,4-D overview
- Simplification of adjuvants
- Broadleaf control options
- Utrisha N – 3 years of trial learnings
- Chemical damage and crop sensitivity management
- Fertiliser pricing and market fluctuation update
- Bulk chemical mixers and metering tools
RSVP:
By Thursday, 22 May 2025
Contact:
Trudy Placke – 0439 172 456
Steve Leeson – 0448 116 804
Kate Marsh – 0407 499 160
Email: grafton@mcgregorgourlay.com.au
Richmond Cane Season Launch 2025
The 2025 Richmond Sugarcane Launch is a must-attend for growers looking to optimise operations, stay informed on the latest products, and improve yield outcomes.
WHEN:
Wednesday, 28 May 2025
9:00am arrival for a 9:30am start
VENUE:
Broadwater Hall
23 Little Pitt Street, Broadwater NSW 2472
Lunch provided
What we’ll cover:
- How to increase profitability
- Maximising yield outcomes
- Drainage and soil improvements
- No Odour 2,4-D introduction
- Simplified adjuvants
- Effective broadleaf solutions
- Utrisha N – data from 3 years of trials
- Chemical damage and crop sensitivity
- Fertiliser market insights
- Bulk mixing and chemical metering
RSVP:
By Thursday, 22 May 2025
Contact:
Trudy Placke – 0439 172 456
Steve Leeson – 0448 116 804
Darren Watson – 0459 949 505
Email: alstonville@mcgregorgourlay.com.au
Tweed Valley Cane Season Launch 2025
Join us at the 2025 Tweed Valley Sugarcane Season Launch. This event is focused on helping local growers fine-tune their operations for a more productive and profitable season.
WHEN:
Tuesday, 27 May 2025
9:00am arrival for a 9:30am start
VENUE:
Tweed Valley Harvesting Shed
116 Tweed Valley Way, South Murwillumbah NSW 2484
Key topics include:
- Increasing your bottom line
- Lifting crop yield potential
- Improving drainage systems
- Exploring soil conditioning options
- Introduction of No Odour 2,4-D
- Simplifying adjuvants (wetters/spreaders)
- Ultimate broadleaf control
- Utrisha N update – 3 years of trial data
- Chemical damage on cane and variety sensitivity
- Fertiliser pricing and market fluctuations
- Bulk chemical mixers and metering devices
RSVP:
By Thursday, 22 May 2025
Contact:
Trudy Placke – 0439 172 456
James Odgen-Brown – 0477 073 841
Tammy Ayres – 0456 611 556
Email: murwillumbah@mcgregorgourlay.com.au
Rocky Point Cane Season Launch 2025
You’re invited to join the 2025 Rocky Point Cane Season Launch. This session is built to support growers with insights, tools, and strategies to optimise operations and stay ahead this season.
WHEN:
Monday, 26 May 2025
10:30am arrival for an 11:00am start
VENUE:
Woongoolba Hall
1226 Staplyton Jacobs Well Road, Woongoolba QLD 4207
Lunch provided
Key topics include:
- Increasing on-farm profitability
- Enhancing crop yield potential
- Improving drainage and field performance
- Soil conditioning options
- Introduction of No Odour 2,4-D
- Simplifying wetters/spreaders (adjuvants)
- Effective broadleaf weed control
- Utrisha N – 3 years of trial data
- Chemical damage awareness and variety sensitivity
- Fertiliser pricing and market trends
- Bulk chemical mixers and metering solutions
RSVP:
By Thursday, 22 May 2025
Contact:
Trudy Placke – 0439 172 456
James Odgen-Brown – 0477 073 841
Tammy Ayres – 0456 611 556
Email: murwillumbah@mcgregorgourlay.com.au