Skip to content
REPORT A SUSPECT PEST OR DISEASE 1800 084 881
GROWER E-BULLETINS
MEMBERSHIP
Log in
Australian Banana Growers
Admin Login
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • About Us
    • ABGC
    • Strategic Plan
    • Grower Membership
    • Affiliate Membership
    • Our Industry
    • Meet The Team
    • Australian Banana History
    • Awards of Honour
    • Banana FAQs
    • #ABGCatWORK
  • News
    • Grower e-Bulletins
    • Advertising
    • Videos
    • Magazine
    • Banana Features
    • Newsroom
    • Banana Congress
  • Resources
    • Biosecurity
    • Banana Jobs
    • Cyclone Information
    • QBAN
    • Bunchy Top
    • FAQ – GM Bananas
    • Industry Map
    • Chemical permits
    • Chlorpyrifos
  • BMP
  • Panama TR4
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
Home
/
2017
/
April

Month: April 2017

Growers' e-Bulletin News & Media
27 April 2017

Growers’ e-Bulletin (NSW growers) – April 27, 2017

No Images? Click here 27 April, 2017 Assistance for North Coast flood victims Recovery grants have been announced for NSW banana growers impacted by recent severe flooding and damaging winds caused by ex-tropical Cyclone Debbie. Amounts of up to $15,000 are available for primary producers in…
Read Morearrow_forward
Growers' e-Bulletin
26 April 2017

Growers’ e-bulletin – 21 April 2017

No Images? Click here 21 April, 2017 Banana supply strong despite cyclone damage Banana growers in northern New South Wales continue to rebuild and recover from severe flooding and wind damage caused by ex-tropical Cyclone Debbie. The majority of impact to the industry was felt in…
Read Morearrow_forward
Media Releases News & Media
24 April 2017

Natural Evolution Foods win gold in the Edison Awards

The Big Apple had a taste of Australian banana power during last week’s announcements of the prestigious Edison Awards. Mareeba banana growers and owners of Natural Evolution Foods, Rob and Krista Watkins won gold in the prestigious US awards, and were in New York to…
Read Morearrow_forward
Magazine Articles News & Media
21 April 2017

TR4 response….. protecting bananas

Last month marked two years since Panama Tropical Race 4 (TR4) was first detected in Queensland’s Far North, on a farm in the Tully Valley. As the anniversary neared, leading banana researchers from across Australia met to discuss the latest applied research and breakthrough technology…
Read Morearrow_forward
Magazine Articles News & Media
10 April 2017

APP-solutely a breeze

A growing number of Australian banana growers have discovered just how quick and easy record keeping can be thanks the specially-designed BetterBunch app, launched last year. Developed by the Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) and funded by the Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection…
Read Morearrow_forward
Magazine Articles News & Media
10 April 2017

Growers urged to start feral pig trapping

Banana growers in northern Queensland are being urged to start a feral pig trapping program to reduce the risk of spread of Panama disease tropical race 4. Biosecurity Queensland’s Acting Panama TR4 Program Leader Rhiannon Evans said there had been reports of increased pig sightings…
Read Morearrow_forward
Magazine Articles News & Media
10 April 2017

Today’s virtual tea lady – Thinking outside the box

By Paula Doran If ever there was a story to inspire ‘thinking outside the box,’ it’s a company initiated in the suburbs of Melbourne by the name of The Fruit Box. What began as a delivery service of fruit to bayside Melbourne homes, with two…
Read Morearrow_forward

Posts pagination

1 2 … 4 navigate_next
Recent Posts
  • Chlorpyrifos information 22 May 2025
  • Using drones and data to monitor fertiliser uptake 16 May 2025
  • Forecast timeframes extended for certain chemical reviews 16 May 2025
Archives
Subscribe to our email list

*this form uses Invisible reCAPTCHA technology and is subject to the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

abgc-logo-white
About Member Login Why join ABGC?
BMP Banana Jobs Terms & Conditions

Subscribe to our newsletter 

  • PO Box 309, Brisbane Market, QLD 4106
  • (+61 7) 3278 4786
  • info@abgc.org.au
logo-hort-innovation
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and live.
2025 Australian Banana Growers Council. All rights reserved. | Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Admin Login