The sugar industry has been a part of life in northern New South Wales for more than one hundred years. The industry is a significant contributor to the economy of the area and provides the community with employment opportunities, growth and prosperity. It is one of the region's biggest employers and accounts for $230 million of regional economic output per annum. Total direct and indirect employment in the region is estimated at 2,200. This includes 450 mill and refinery employees and 650 cane farmers. The NSW Sugar Milling Co-operative was formed when cane growers purchased the three New South Wales sugar mills in 1978. The mills are located at Condong on the Tweed River, Broadwater on the Richmond River and Harwood on the Clarence River.
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