Owen Menkens

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Dare I say Hammertime #QLDER @zanofc

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 abc.net.au/radionational/…

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: bit.ly/3JWO12o

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

Members of the Sugar Terminals Ltd board and executive front the CANEGROWERS Policy Council in Brisbane to explain the reasoning behind STL’s decision to insource sugar terminal operations, ending a long and successful commercial relationship with QSL.

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.

@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

How we are all feeling! #Proud 🦘🇦🇺⚽️🥅

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

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. bit.ly/3X9lAUH

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

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

Sin bin Sunday @AndrewVossy fantastic line. This is unbelievable

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

@OMenkens Can’t wait to go home and watch it!

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

@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

The best.. the best.. the best.. I’ve seen!