That’s a wrap!

A golden location to celebrate the nation’s favourite golden fruit  After almost two years of planning, the Australian Banana Industry Congress was successfully held in May, marking three days of celebrations, knowledge-sharing, inspiration and more. View galleries – including social snaps – from the 2019…

Nerve wracker for packers

[abgc_video url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23oa-P1w1Tw”] The Australian Banana Packing Championship was back after a year’s hiatus, putting professionals and willing backpackers to the test. Amy Spear was at the Innisfail Showgrounds to check out the action. For many growers and farm workers, packing box-upon-box of quality bananas is…

Innisfail Show 2019

Top-notch fruit and plenty of grower support were the hallmarks of this year’s banana exhibit at the Innisfail Show, 11-12 July. Most Outstanding Exhibit and Most Successful Exhibition on Aggregate Points went to JR & V Dickinson. “I’m really happy with the support that growers…