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Day: 18 December 2018

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18 December 2018

End of an era as David Peasley retires

One of the industry’s strongest advocates, David Peasley, will retire at the end of 2018. Mr Peasley spent almost 50 years working tirelessly for the banana industry, including on preventing imports, trialing new varieties and fighting Bunchy Top. In 2015, the Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) presented him with the ‘Award of…
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18 December 2018

Sharing the science of bananas

Researchers and scientific minds from across the country convened in Cairns on November 27-28 to discuss the latest in industry research and development. The Banana Scientific Symposium was a chance for presenters and other participants to share ideas, network and deliver up-to-date information on current projects and research activities, as well…
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18 December 2018

Young growers leading the way

The second round of the national Leadership Exploration and Development (LEAD) program was held in Canberra on November 11-12. As with the first round of the program, the banana industry was well represented – with Far Northern growers Shayne Cini and Mick Horsford in attendance – along with Australian Banana Growers’ Council…
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18 December 2018

Five years of fresh, healthy vending

The team behind fresh ‘better’ vending marked their fifth birthday with a party any five-year-old would be proud of: delicious cake, snacks to take home and a resounding ‘Happy Birthday’. But while a traditional party might feature chips and chocolate, this one showcased their healthy, accessible products including, of course, bananas.…
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