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 banana industry.

 

Below is a recording of the webinar for growers and stakeholders who could not attend.

The presentation was via an online webinar which was available to growers via a simple link. All they needed to join was an internet connection and sound. Fifteen growers and stakeholders attended, with some participating in Q&A at the end.
 
Feedback indicated a high level of satisfaction with the content presented and questions answered.

“Thanks so much for letting us listen in on the session…Being able to just open a computer at the smoko table and listen to workshops fits into our daily schedule so well. It’s a thumbs up from us!” – grower, Nerada

Rosie’s webinar covered:

  • Chlorpyrifos Review: Background and why?
  • Outcome and proposed decision
  • Next steps and timelines
  • What has industry been doing about this?
  • Safety and responsibilities
  • Q&A

The next lunchtime webinar will be in February 2024 and will address opportunities for banana waste. It will be available to ABGC grower members only. More on this to come.

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