February, 2025 | Australian Banana Growers

Far North Queensland flooding

*Updated April 2025* Banana growers in North Queensland have faced extreme weather challenges this year. Severe storms affected growing areas south of Tully in January, and extreme rainfall from tropical lows caused major flooding in the Tully, Johnstone and Herbert and Burdekin River catchments. The…

Biosecurity Protection Levy Scrapped: A Win for Growers

Sorry, but you do not have permission to view this content.

Future-Proofing Roads: ABGC Meets with Key Politicians

Sorry, but you do not have permission to view this content.

Advocacy Update: Building Stronger Connections and Securing Wins for Growers

Sorry, but you do not have permission to view this content.

Reliable roads essential for future of FNQ banana industry

The chair of the Australian Banana Growers’ Council has called for urgent action to improve infrastructure connecting Far North Queensland to the south. “Weather resilient road corridors are crucial not only for those of us who live and work in the Far North, but also…

Growers’ e-bulletin – 13 February, 2025

FNQ situation update (13 Feb)Access to and from Far North Queensland is still restricted. There have been reports of intermittent access throughout the week but growers are largely unable to send their fruit south. The cost to industry has been estimated at about $20 million…

ABGC Working for You: Flood Recovery

Sorry, but you do not have permission to view this content.