September, 2018 | Australian Banana Growers

Growers’ e-bulletin – September 28, 2018

28 September, 2018 Content TR4 in ChinaHealthy meals in marketingSafety around machines Tweed BGA executiveMoving banana plants in NSWAll (treatment) systems goGrants up for grabs The staggering impact of TR4 in China © Andre Drenth Professor Andre Drenth, of the University of Queensland, recently visited the Guangxi…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – September 14, 2018

14 September, 2018 Content Industry condolencesUpdate on Folimat cancellationFarm visits still available Watch your way to Better BananasDate set for Cairns HARPS trainingMapping banana block productivityAwards and grants up for grabs Industry condolences On behalf of industry, ABGC offers its deepest sympathies to the families of two…

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Mapping Banana Block Productivity

Multiscale Monitoring Tools for Managing Australian Tree Crops1 Trevor Parker (DAF), Assoc. Prof Andrew Robson (UNE), Stewart Lindsay (DAF) , Katelyn Ferro (DAF) & Moshiur Rahman (UNE) Satellite imagery has long been utilized in agriculture for its ability to accurately map variability in crop health,…

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Navigating the complex world of WH&S legislation

A recent round of audits by Workplace Health and Safety inspectors on banana farms in the Cassowary Coast prompted some immediate concern by growers over ‘grey areas’ within WH&S regulations and the necessity of some requirements. Here – with the assistance of WH&S consultant Craig…

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No business like banana show business

There’s something undeniably special about regional shows. They are a great chance to socialise and there is no better way to celebrate local produce, creativity and skill. In Coffs Harbour, Innisfail and Tully, bananas – and the people behind them – are very much part of their show communities. The…

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Louis ready for a spot of retirement

In his eight years as Australian Banana Growers’ Council Yellow Sigatoka Liaison Officer, Louis Lardi says he’s traversed over 300,000km by road, received just one speeding ticket, cracked two windscreens and formed some lifelong friendships, destined to stand the test of time. As he eyes retirement from his ABGC role, he sat…

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A Congress not to be missed

Preparations for the next Australian Banana Industry Congress (ABIC) are gaining momentum with an exciting program already in the works for the industry’s premier biennial event. ABIC 2019 will be held on the Gold Coast from May 22-24. The Management Committee and Program Committee tasked with organising Congress in 2019 have…