2017 | Australian Banana Growers

Growers’ e-bulletin – December 20, 2017

20 December, 2017 Content TR4 funding announcementABGC congratulates new MinistersDigital marketing updateUpcoming Women’s Network meetingAustralian Bananas magazineHortlink information availableMerry Christmas TR4 funding announced by QLD Government L-R: Stephen Mackay, ABGC Chair Stephen Lowe, Minister Mark Furner and Gavin Mackay. The fight against Panama TR4 received a…

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ABGC welcomes more funding to fight TR4

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has welcomed a State Government funding pledge that will allow north Queensland banana growers to continue the fight against Panama tropical race 4 (TR4). ABGC Chair Stephen Lowe said the commitment of $2.4 million towards the on-going Panama TR4…

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Innisfail & District Show 2017

It was a fantastic turnout for the Innisfail and District Show Banana Exhibit, with organisers commending the quality and numbers entered into the annual contest. “We were very impressed with the overall exhibit and display. It was certainly bigger than previous years and we were…

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Banana Packing Competition 2017

The Australian Banana Packing Championships came down to the wire at the Innisfail and District Show this year. Just eight points separated the first and second placed teams, with just one point between second and third. Tully brothers Scott and Avi Solien ended up taking…

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Banana Race Day 2017

Another superb day for punters and fashionistas at the Banana Industry Race Day at the Innisfail Turf Club in August. Hundreds enjoyed a great lunch at the Australian Banana Growers’ Council sponsored luncheon, followed by the ever popular Fashions on the Field.

Banana Women's Network Launch

Such a fantastic show of support at the official launch of the ABGC’s new Banana Women’s Network at Innisfail on October 27. The network aims to provide a platform for women in the banana industry to share ideas and experiences with like-minded women and, judging…

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Boar War: taking to the skies in the TR4 battle

A renewed scourge in Queensland’s banana heartland has forced growers to leave nothing to chance, addressing a very real threat in the on-going challenge to contain Panama TR4. Feral pigs have been in the direct line of fire for growers in the Tully Valley, who have joined forces to protect their…