October, 2020 | Australian Banana Growers

Banana Roadshow Series is back!

The National Banana Roadshow Series is back this November, with a mini, COVID-safe version set to stop in Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia. The Roadshows are brought to you by DAF and delivered as part of the industry’s National Banana Development and Extension…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – October 28 2020

No images? Click here28 October, 2020ContentRoadshows begin next week!Managing TR4 into the futureQueensland ElectionGrowers needed for biosecurity video Roadshows begin next week!The National Banana Roadshow Series is happening in November, with Innisfail and Tully first off the mark next Thursday (Nov 5) and Friday (Nov 6) respectively.…

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Queensland Election

The ABGC, on behalf of industry, delivered a range of policy proposals to relevant Ministers, Shadow Ministers and MPs ahead of the Queensland State Election.A summary was sent to Queensland Members last week. View Summary Responses have been received from the LNP and Katter’s Australian…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – Mini Banana Roadshow Series

21 October, 2020 New mini national roadshow series to hit the road this NovemberDAF is pleased to announce that the National Banana Roadshows Series is happening this November, delivered as part of Industry’s National Banana Development and Extension Project.Although COVID-19 has put the brakes on normal…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – October 6, 2020 – SAVE THE DATE

6 October, 2020Meet the new Panama TR4 Program Management BoardDATE CLAIMER:October 19, 2020 – Meet the new industry/government Panama TR4 Program Management BoardWould you like to know how the joint industry/government funding of the Panama TR4 Program will continue to protect the banana industry? Want to…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – October 2, 2020

2 October, 2020 Content QLD Seasonal Workers trial approvedGet on top of your soil healthJob providers delivering TR4 messagePermit for Chlorpyrifos extendedHarvest to HomeMake the most of weather forecasts Seasonal Workers trial approved An initial trial of the Pacific Labour Scheme and Seasonal Workers…

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Under the Microscope: Banana Freckle

Banana Freckle on Cavendish Under the Microscope profiles the industry’s emerging and exotic diseases. This month we profile the Banana Freckle Disease.What is Banana Freckle Disease?Freckle is caused by a fungus called Phyllosticta cavendishii which affects a wide range of bananas including Cavendish. Freckle affects…