Agricultural Services for the cane industry
Herbert Cane Productivity Services Limited (HCPSL) is a non-for-profit company limited by guarantee which is jointly funded by Herbert River sugarcane growers and Wilmar Sugar.
Membership of the company is voluntary to only those sugarcane related businesses who operate within the Herbert River district.
Our core business focuses on the 3 core principles of farming- Productivity, Profitability and Sustainability. Our professional multi-disciplinary staff teamwork with industry in the following business areas:
- Pest and disease management.
- Variety distribution and management.
- Nutrition advice.
- Weed management.
- Drainage advice.
- Harvesting systems.
- Farming systems.
- Rotational cropping.
- Environmental management systems.
- Education and training.
HCPSL offers both core services and fee for service activities to its members and external funded groups.
HCPSL is here to drive the Herbert River sugarcane industry and Hinchinbrook Shire region forward.
- Inaugural Trapping Awards 2026Proudly delivered by the Hinchinbrook Community Feral Pig Management Program TRAP – RECORD – WIN – $4,100 in Prizes up from grabs!!!!! Competition period runs from 1 October 2026 to 31 December 2026. Participants must Read more…
- Closure of HCPSL Approved Seed Plots 2026All of HCPSL Clean Seed Plots will close on Friday the 25th September 2026. For all growers still wanting to obtain clean seed material from the plots, please contact the respective plot officers ASAP. Hot Read more…
- You’re Invited – HCPSL Tissue Culture Demo Day!!!!Join us for an informative day on Sugarcane Tissue Culture and hear from experienced Growers and see in action in the field and learn how it can add value to your crop!!! RSVP – Sandra Read more…
