2024 | Australian Banana Growers

Strengthening Connections with NSW Growers

A recent visit to Coffs Harbour brought the Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) closer to over 20 growers in New South Wales. Kathryn Dryden (Membership and Advocacy) and Amy Spear (Communications) from ABGC met with growers during farm visits and a dinner, discussing the unique…

AGM 2024

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National Banana Day 2024

‘Banana Gym Pass’ for free entry to over 350 gyms on 16 October On 16 October, for one day only, a banana will become a gym pass, giving Aussies access to hundreds of gyms across Australia. By purchasing a banana from any local supermarket or grocer, Aussie gym…

Carnarovon Sweeter Banana, Best in Show!

For 15 years, the Perth Royal Show has been part of the Carnarvon Sweeter Banana Co-Operative story. It’s provided an invaluable chance to showcase their tasty fruit to thousands of show-goers in their state capital. Each year, they’ve grown their engagement and introduced new innovations,…

Growers’ e-bulletin – 4 October, 2024

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has released its regulatory decision on chlorpyrifos, cancelling all uses (eg Strikeout 500 plus many other products) in bananas. What you need to know A 12 month phase out period will allow product users to use the product already in the…

Champion Bananas at the 2024 Tully Show

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…

Hort Compliance Taskforce Meets

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