September, 2025 | Australian Banana Growers

Update: Banana Import Proposal

Protecting Australia’s Banana Industry The Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has today announced a review of quarantine arrangements following a formal request from the Philippines to consider alternate measures to allow fresh banana imports into Australia. The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has strongly opposed this…

APPLICATIONS OPEN: BANANA BMP’S BEST PRACTICE FUND

Delivered by ABGC to support growers to achieve productivity and environmental stewardship. Funded by the Queensland Government’s Queensland Reef Water Quality Program for improved water quality outcomes. The Banana BMP’s Best Practice Fund supports projects that reduce nutrient, pesticide and sediment runoff from banana farms.…

SUCCESSION PLANNING: FUTUREPROOFING SUCCESS

See John Moor's PowerPoint Presentation from the Banana Congress By Skye OrsmondWhen I ask banana growers what gets them up in the morning, there’s a common reply: “Working towards something for the next generation.”If that’s one of the main reasons we farm, why is…

Australian Bananas Magazine – Issue 74

ISSUE 74 SINK YOUR TEETH INTO CONGRESS - HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE GOLD COAST + LOTS MORE

Banana Congress 2025 – videos and photos

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