Why canegrowers in Central Queensland are burning their crops

An abundance of standover from last year's cane crop in North Queensland is leading to a rise in pre-harvest burn offs.

The practice was largely phased out in the region when new harvester technology was developed in the 1990s.

Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke with Mackay Canegrowers Chairman Joseph Borg about the events.

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