2023 | Australian Banana Growers

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AGM Meeting Minutes

An update was given on ABGC projects and activities for 2023.Two new ABGC Directors were elected at the 2023 AGM:Gary Fattore (QLD)James Howe (QLD)Thank you to outgoing directors Paul Inderbitzin (QLD) and Ben Franklin (QLD) for their valuable contributions to the Board and the industry…

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ACCC Presentation to the Board – Nov 23

The ACCC presented to the ABGC Board on the Horticulture Code of Conduct (Hort Code) review. Some of the key points noted include: Growers and wholesalers can agree on a set price. Merchants must tell growers what the sale price was. A bargaining group may…

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Panama TR4 Program Update

The latest research suggests that TR4 destruction zone requirements can be improved, and offer management improvements to affected growers. Destruction zone workshops were planned for this week in FNQ however have been cancelled due to the presence of Cyclone Jasper. Workshops will be rescheduled for…

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Chlorpyrifos Q&A + Update

APVMA releases chlorpyrifos proposed regulatory decision Today the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) released its proposed regulatory decision on the reconsideration of chlorpyrifos( e.g Strikeout 500 plus many other products), which is widely used in for the control of pests in agricultural, horticultural,…

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Special ABGC Member Offer

10% Member Discount on Cyclone Insurance. This is not a member benefit that would be accessible in time for TC Jasper unfortunately, but may be useful for consideration in future… CelsiusPro says its Cyclone Rapid Recovery Insurance(CRRI) is a cutting-edge solution for banana growers facing the…

Destruction zone workshops – POSTPONED. Cyclone preparedness resources available

Dear growers, Due to the uncertainty over the impact that Tropical Cyclone Jasper is likely to have on the NQ coast next week, two workshops planned to discuss TR4 destruction zones have been postponed. The workshops – planned for Innisfail (Wed, 13 Dec) and Tully…

Tropical Cyclone Jasper

With Tropical Cyclone Jasper moving towards Queensland’s east coast, growers are reminded that the ABGC has a number of resources available to help prepare before a cyclone hits and in the aftermath.There are a number of steps that can be taken to protect crops and…