Circular to all Members.Dear Members,We have navigated a challenging year with resilience and determination. The decline in the RV price, coupled with the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Tongaat Huletts situation, has impacted everyone connected to the sugar industry. Grocane remains committed to exploring and implementing all appropriate risk management strategies to mitigate exposure and ensure

Circular to all Members.I wish to say farewell and a thank you, to all our members. I retire from Grocane at the end of December, where I have spent 22 happy years. I wish to thank everyone with whom I have had contact, for their cooperation and kindness. We have journeyed together through both difficult

Dear Members, We were fortunate to hold another successful AGM on 24th July 2025. We bid farewell to Peter Richards who retired after 23 years of service. Thank you for the many years of loyal service Pete. Our newly elected Director is Tim Crookes, welcome to Grocane Tim, and we wish you many productive years as

Grocane news, Grocane Fire Insurance Co-Op wishes to welcome Andrew Rance to our staff. Andrew has a solid sugar cane background and also has experience in the agricultural co-operative sphere. Ian Stewart will be retiring at the end of the year and Andrew is slowly taking over the reins. We wish him a long and

Dear Members, Once again, we have negotiated another challenging year. The drop in the total cane crop, has been felt by everyone connected to the sugar industry. Grocane continues to investigate all types of risk management options, in an effort to maintain our Co-Op’s sustainability. As we enter a new season you are urged to

Circular to all Members – December 2024 Please ensure that all firefighting equipment is serviced, and staff are available for fire duty during the holiday season as well as the off crop. REMINDER Grocane will not consider aerial bombing costs unless they have been authorised by a Director. Short term insurance: Kindly note that Grocane

Dear Members, Grocane wishes to highlight the dangerous fire conditions which prevail currently. Strong winds accompanied by high temperatures, as well as the absence of any moisture, are making the situation hazardous. Please be aware of any uncontrolled fires and take action as soon as possible. All farms should have a standby team to engage

Dear Members, Once again, we have negotiated another challenging year. Grocane continues to investigate all types of risk management options in an effort to maintain our Co-Op’s sustainability. The increased efficiency of some of the mills has helped to crush most of the 2023/24 crop. It would seem that most of the mills have carried