A highlight of the Tully growers’ calendar, this year’s Tully Show commenced with a well-attended banana weighin on 25 July.

Judges, stewards and volunteers arrived at the Stanley John Mackay Memorial Agricultural Pavilion at sunrise the following day, to evaluate the bunches,  hands, individual fruits, and carton packs.

Despite adverse weather conditions earlier this year reducing the number of entries, the competition remained fierce, with high-calibre exhibits from Tully, Innisfail, and the Tablelands.

Thanks to industry volunteers and sponsors, fruit entered into the banana judging competition is packed, sent and sold at market, with profits being returned to the Tully Show Society and local community groups.

Naomi Brownrigg from Sellars Bananas was honoured with the Belinda Nissen Memorial Shield for the most successful exhibitor. Naomi’s contributions to the banana industry in Far North Queensland are truly outstanding. This year marks the fourth consecutive win for Sellars Bananas, a testament to Naomi’s unwavering dedication.

For those who have enjoyed her bananas, it’s clear that her dedication to cultivating premium quality fruit shines through in every bite.