GIVE

What is GIVE?

GIVE is a Grower Innovation Virtual Expo which is a conference and expo unique to the Australian Sugarcane industry.

GIVE is a concept developed by a group of sugarcane growers in the Burdekin region in 2006.  These growers identified a need for increased sharing of information between innovative farmers throughout the industry.  There are approximately 50 grower groups throughout the Sugarcane Industry (Northern NSW to Far North Queensland) that have commenced or completed research and development projects aimed at addressing productivity, profitability and sustainability issues.  While the industry runs a number of conferences and field days aimed at transferring information from researchers to growers, there was no effective means for innovative growers to transfer their information to other growers industry wide.  Between 250-300 usually attend the GIVE events.

The aspects that make GIVE unique include:

• The event is hosted and coordinated by grower groups
• The presentations and field displays are conducted by grower groups
• This is the only event in the entire sugar industry that allows innovative growers to share their knowledge and practices with other growers

Locality of GIVE events:

• 2006- Burdekin
• 2008- Mackay
• 2009- Tully / Ingham
• 2011 - Yamba NSW

GIVE 2009 Major Sponsor

 GIVE 2009 was Supported by