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Day: 6 December 2017

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6 December 2017

Protecting Australia’s natural icon

The tireless work of North Queensland banana growers Frank and Dianne Sciacca has been acknowledged with the 2017 Prince of Wales Environmental Leadership—Reef  Sustainability Award. The Sciacca’s innovative system is often regarded as ahead of its time, reflected in their recognition at the Reef Alliance Awards ceremony in Townsville. Amy Spear reports.…
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6 December 2017

A look back with Matt

NSW banana industry development officer Matt Weinert has just completed his three-year contract, working with the Department of Primary Industry, funded by Hort Innovation. And while Matt’s future remains in NSW within the banana industry, Paula Doran took time to speak to Matt about the highlights of three years thus…
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6 December 2017

Mixed cropping and TR4

By Deanna Belbin Growers that undertake mixed cropping on their properties are reminded that biosecurity measures should be followed for all cropping areas. Minimising the risk of spread of all pests, diseases and weeds specific to each crop is not only sound farm management, but also part of your general biosecurity…
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6 December 2017

New QBAN signed off

THE new project to update and transition the QBAN (Quality Approved Banana Nursery) from a state government regulated scheme to an industry-run scheme has begun. Having access to clean planting material is crucial for reducing the spread of both exotic and endemic diseases such as TR4 and Bunchy top virus.…
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6 December 2017

New improved plant protection program takes shape

Hort Innovation signed off on a new five-year plant protection program for the banana industry earlier this year. This improved program sees the Queensland’s Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) and the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) take the lead on different areas of the project. This project,…
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