Day: 6 September 2018

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…

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…

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…

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…

Export opportunities investigated Where in the world could Australian bananas make their mark?  A recently released study investigated opportunities for locally grown produce in an already competitive environment. Amy Spear reports. Australian-grown bananas are a staple in most households around the country. Up until now, the industry has been largely…

What does the latest round of benchmarking reveal about the banana industry? The 2016/17 results are in and Howard Hall, of Pinnacle Agribusiness, is here to help break them down. It’s clear banana growers aren’t afraid of a bit of hard work – and know how to…

Australian Bananas continues to reach consumers in innovative, exciting ways – using both new and traditional media to target their audience. Marketing Manager Kylie Drumond reports. Hort Innovation is responsible for investing the banana marketing levy into a range of activities to drive frequency of purchase and consumption, under the Hort Innovation…