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A Tough Season for the Sugar Industry Coming to a Close – Diversification the only Viable Future

08 December 2025

As Queensland’s sugar crush draws to a close, the industry is grappling with its most challenging season in recent memory. Sugarcane prices have slumped to five-year lows, with many mills operating at a loss, and the final crush forecast is well below recent highs of 34 million tonnes, expected to fall under 30 million tonnes for the crushing season.

“As the season come to a close, we must acknowledge the efforts of our workers in the mills who have ensured a smooth processing season, despite the season starting with damaging floods and natural disasters”, said ASM Chief Executive Officer, Ash Salardini.