Owen Menkens

Father Chairman QLD Canegrowers Org Burdekin Came Farmer

[Owen Menkens @OMenkens]

I’m currently Co-chairing the Thai Australian dialogue in KhonKaen Thailand. We work closely with Thailand on international trade and technical issues. We can learn a lot from their large, united and diversified industry

[Owen Menkens @OMenkens]

New NFF president David Johinke addressing conference about current farmers concerns. #nff @CANEGROWERS @BurdekinCANE He is starting strongly by questioning federal government policies on a number of issues. Looking forward to working with you DJ

[Owen Menkens @OMenkens]

On the way home after a great meeting of the WABCG in Columbia. Cane and Beet growers from many countries. We all face similar issues and it was an honor to speak on behalf of Australian industry. @canegrowers @NationalFarmers

[Owen Menkens @OMenkens]

The new green deal facing EU farmers. I think they will be looking for agricultural products in the future. Very concerning for EU farmers. @NationalFarmers @galligan_dan @afsnsw

[Owen Menkens @OMenkens]

The Columbian industry produces 23mill ton cane 118tn cane per hectare and 2.3mill ton sugar. Very similar productivity to the Burdekin. #CBL #WABCG #Canegrowers

[Owen Menkens @OMenkens]

I am at the World association of Beet and Cane growers in Cali Colombia. They are also combining it with the 50th anniversary of their grower organization Procana.

[Owen Menkens @OMenkens]

Dare I say Hammertime #QLDER @zanofc

[RN Breakfast @RNBreakfast]

Surging global sugar prices coupled with good weather conditions in Queensland have set the scene for a bumper season for sugarcane farmers.

Sugar is Australia's second largest export crop, with a forecast value of $2.4 billion this year.
@OMenkens

https://t.co/cSExvojYHa

[CANEGROWERS @CANEGROWERS]

Sugarcane farmers funded the construction of Queensland's bulk sugar terminals. We're not about to sit quietly back and see that legacy risked in any way. Read CANEGROWERS' statement on STL's recent in-sourcing announcement here: https://t.co/Wrh9stCw7X

[Owen Menkens @OMenkens]

@CANEGROWERS Sadly without addressing dry shareholder’s or giving growers prior notice of this decision they still have a lot of explaining to do

[Owen Menkens @OMenkens]

Photos from the global sugar alliance meeting with participants from many countries looking to reduce the price distorting activities and tariffs to ensure a transparent world price. It was a very positive meeting with an open and respectful discussion.

[Owen Menkens @OMenkens]

@zanofc I watched it on Qantas flight from Perth to Brisbane luckily the guy beside me had an iPad hooked up. There was some quiet applause trying to get the crew to announce it as we land

[Owen Menkens @OMenkens]

This is me presenting to the #WABCG @CANEGROWERS in London about digital agriculture specifically BMP and blockchain technology. Great opportunity to bring cane and beet growers from over 20 countries to discuss challenges ahead. @MattKealley

[CANEGROWERS @CANEGROWERS]

Australia will pioneer a new era in sustainable sugar exports when a shipment of traceable Smartcane BMP accredited sugar begins loading in Townsville tomorrow. CANEGROWERS blockchain project aims to keep our industry at the cutting-edge of innovation. https://t.co/lMGaZwpSDJ

[Sam Heagney @samheagney]

Who would have thought a Frenchman could win the Bledisloe for the All Blacks

[Matt Giteau 🇦🇺 @giteau_rugby]

A super contest arguably ruined by that last call.. I can’t believe that. 🤦🏼‍♂️ congrats @AllBlacks & @wallabies on an unreal game! Such a cruel ending 😢

#BledisloeCup

[Owen Menkens @OMenkens]

Sin bin Sunday @AndrewVossy fantastic line. This is unbelievable

[Owen Menkens @OMenkens]

@zanofc You might need panadol I’m getting a headache just watching the head highs

[Owen Menkens @OMenkens]

We may have a new winner for game of the week #NRLRoostersRabbitohs

[Zane Bojack @zanofc]

@OMenkens @abcsport And our man @QuentinHull was on 🔥

Can drag a golden point thriller out of the Cows our Q! #Proud

[Owen Menkens @OMenkens]

@zanofc I gave up on them when they 8 down. I went to change irrigation listening to @abcsport #NRLSharksCowboys and was glued to the radio. Well done Cowboys magnificent