The 2023 sugarcane crush in Queensland has commenced, with initial harvesters in the Atherton Tablelands district. The season aims to process 30.55 million tonnes of cane, yielding 4 to 4.5 million tonnes of sugar, primarily for export to Japan, South Korea, and Indonesia. With optimistic weather conditions and a strong world sugar price, the industry is hopeful to overcome previous challenges and have a bumper season. Additionally, the industry is set to expand into new opportunities within the bioeconomy, using sugarcane as feedstock, promising a promising season for growth and investment.