2018 | Australian Banana Growers

LEAD program

**The LEAD program is complete and no longer taking applications. If you are interested in developing your leadership skills, please contact the ABGC office to discuss other opportunities: [email protected] or 07 3278 4786.** About the LEAD program The Leadership Exploration and Development (LEAD) program was…

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Nicola MacKay awarded Mort Johnston Scholarship

A long-held passion for the banana industry saw University of Queensland student Nicola MacKay named the 2018 recipient of the Mort Johnston Scholarship. The Australian Banana Growers’ Council has congratulated Ms MacKay, 20, on her success in receiving the scholarship, which was created in honour…

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QBAN survey

No Images? Click here 12 February, 2017 Grower input needed for QBAN survey Do you want a clean planting material scheme that meets your needs and makes running your business easier? QBAN (Quality Banana Approved Nursery) is the banana-specific scheme currently being updated and transitioned…

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Panama TR4 confirmed on third Tully Valley farm

Biosecurity Queensland today confirmed the presence of Panama tropical race 4 on a third Tully Valley farm. The Australian Banana Growers’ Council was advised that a vegetative compatibility group test (biological test) has conclusively confirmed the presence of the disease in samples taken from the…

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Statement from Minister Mark Furner on Panama TR4 case

Panama disease confirmed on third property in the Tully Valley Biosecurity Queensland has confirmed a third detection of Panama disease tropical race 4 (Panama TR4) on a commercial banana farm in the Tully Valley. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries, Mark Furner said a…

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Trespassing pig hunters pose serious risk to $600 million banana industry

The Australian Bananas Growers’ Council has warned that pig hunters illegally entering banana farms pose a serious threat to the nation’s banana industry. The ABGC has raised concerns following growing reports of illegal hunting activity on Cassowary Coast banana farms, prompting fears these offenders are increasing the…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – January 30, 2018

30 January, 2018 Content Update on suspected TR4 detectionBanana Women’s Network eventNSW grower meetingsReef regulation feedback soughtBasin Coordinator latestAgTrends banana forecast Grower back in production following suspected TR4 detection A Tully Valley grower who is waiting for confirmation of a suspected Panama TR4 detection went back…

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