2023 | Australian Banana Growers

Growers’ e-bulletin – 22 December, 2023

Eligible banana growers who have suffered direct damage from Tropical Cyclone Jasper and flooding will be able to apply for grants up to $75,000.The announcement was made this afternoon (22 December) in a joint statement by the Federal and Queensland Governments.$25 million has been allocated…

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ABGC WEBINAR #1 – CHLORPYRIFOS UPDATE

ABGC’s Research and Development Manager Dr Rosie Godwin, presented an update on the Chlorpyrifos situation for the banana industry on 15th December, 2023. This was the first of a series of webinars ABGC is offering to growers and members around key issues relating to the…

ABGC 2023 Highlights

As presented at the ABGC’s 2023 AGM by Chair Leon Collins in November at South Johnstone, following are some of the key projects and achievements. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT & ADVOCACY – Funded by ABGCA big change since the last AGM is the creation of the Stakeholder…

Member e-bulletin – CEO Christmas message

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Important information for those affected by ex TC Jasper

Dear growers, Over the coming days we’ll aim to share as much information as we can to assist in your damage assessments and recovery from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper, as well as any updates regarding possible disaster assistance. At this time it is important that you:…

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Information from Freshcare

FACT SHEET Growers with audits scheduled in impacted areasWhen possible, growers should contact their Certification Body directly to advise them that they have been impacted by recent extreme events.Contact details for all Certification Bodies can be found here: https://www.freshcare.com.au/search-directory/certification-body/There are guidelines in-place that allow the…

Growers’ e-bulletin – 18 December, 2023

Ex TC Jasper Situation updateConditions following (former) Tropical Cyclone Jasper making landfall continued to deteriorate over the weekend with the slow-moving system dumping record-breaking rain over Far North Queensland, including in banana growing regions.The cyclone itself severely impacted a handful of farms, but the effects…