April, 2019 | Australian Banana Growers

Vale Vicky Kippin-O’Connor

The banana industry farewelled longtime industry advocate Vicky Kippin-O’Connor last month, remembering her for her dedication and commitment to bananas. A fourth generation primary producer, Vicky was well-respected and well-known for going above and beyond during her time serving as a Director and President of the Australian Banana Growers’ Council from the…

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Sweeter stars at WA festival

The Sweeter Banana Co-Operative took centre stage at Western Australia’s largest free community festival in March. More than 100,000 people were expected to take part in the much-loved Mandurah CrabFest – and plenty of those got a taste of the famous Carnarvon bananas. The Sweeter team were on hand to…

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Mort Johnston scholar sets sights on future

Nicola MacKay might be wrapping up her stint as the Mort Johnston scholar, but it’s likely this won’t be the last time you read about her in the Australian Bananas magazine. The past twelve months of industry experience have only enhanced her passion for bananas, giving her an insight into both…

Australian Bananas Magazine

Australian Bananas Magazine – April 2019

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Growers’ e-bulletin – April 10, 2019

April 10, 2019 Content Queensland Reef Regs Reef 2050 website relaunched ‘Our shout’ comp for Congress!Horticulture Award – Overtime for casualsNational Banana Day – May 1Panama TR4 research under wayFuture TR4 fundingChurchill Fellowships closing soonBanana Congress SupportersAustralian Bananas magazine Queensland ‘reef regs’ – Committee Hearing …

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Future funding of TR4 management

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has welcomed today’s $12.1 million Queensland Government funding announcement to continue to fund the control and containment of Panama disease tropical race 4. The Queensland Government recently advised the ABGC that it would continue to fund the existing TR4…