Media Releases | Australian Banana Growers

Banana Imports Process Update

Diseases that could devastate the $1.3 billion Australian banana industry were present on every farm visited in the Philippines as part of an imports-related technical trip earlier this year. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has today released a report on their recent visit to the…

Final round of Banana Best Practice Fund sees strong grower participation

The final round of the Banana Best Practice Fund has officially closed, with high demand and strong grower participation underscoring the industry’s commitment to protecting the Reef and improving on-farm sustainability. Delivered by the Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) under the Banana Best Management Practice…

Delivering for consumers despite rising costs

Australian banana growers continue to supply a consistent, affordable source of fresh fruit for households nationwide, despite unrelenting cost pressures at the farm gate. The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) says growers are managing a wave of increases across transport, packaging, fuel, fertiliser and essential services,…

Banana growers absorbing $1.5 million a week as freight costs surge

Australian banana growers are being forced to absorb an additional $1.5 million in freight costs every week, as skyrocketing fuel levies continue to bite across the supply chain. Information collected by the Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) shows transport levies have surged, rising from around…

Banana growers invited to Soil Health Workshops in March 2026

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) is inviting growers across Far North Queensland to take part in a series of practical soil health workshops this March, delivered by well-known regenerative agriculture specialist Simon Mattsson, from Soil, Land and Food. Sessions will be held on the 18 & 19 of March 2026 at the South…

Banana industry mobilises as import risk assessment continues

Australia’s banana growers are putting their money where their mouth is in 2026, signing up to make voluntary contributions to the Banana Imports Fighting Fund (BIFF) as the industry continues its biosecurity battle. The Federal Government is currently conducting an import risk assessment following a…

National Agriculture Day

National Agriculture Day offers a chance for all Australians to stand with the land – something the peak industry body for banana growers hopes will extend well beyond 24 hours. CEO of the Australian Banana Growers’ Council, Leanne Erakovic, said farmers across the country work tirelessly…