Sugarcane industry to plan for future as worries about urban sprawl grow

The sugarcane industry in the Cairns region is facing increasing pressure from urban development. Growers are concerned that the expansion of housing and infrastructure is encroaching on valuable agricultural land, threatening the long-term viability of the local sugar sector. This trend highlights a growing conflict between urban growth and the preservation of agricultural resources in the area.

This situation matters because it impacts regional food security, local economies reliant on agriculture, and the future of a significant industry in the Cairns area.