Banana imports: Imports Committee presses Government for answers through Senate Estimates
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Year: 2026
Senate Estimates raises fresh questions over banana imports
Serious questions about the potential importation of bananas from the Philippines were raised at Senate Estimates on Tuesday, with concerns spanning biosecurity risks, food security and the potential cost of an incursion. LNP Senator for Queensland Susan McDonald questioned Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry representatives…
Growers’ e-bulletin – 27 October, 2026
Image: No imports billboards have rolled out across North Queensland. In this edition: ABGC AGMWebinar for subtropical growersBanana Congress 2027 New content on Better BananasFinding more value from your bananasDon’t share bits and suckers Hort Innovation updatesRead the full edition here. Affiliate MembersThe ABGC thanks its Affiliate…
Member Pulse Check: Fuel, Fertiliser & Plastics
Martin Buchanan of Russell River Packing Pty Ltd has recently been rewarded with a BCF voucher, thanks to his contributions to ABGC’s recent member ‘Pulse Check’ survey. His name was pulled out of the draw from those members who responded to all questions via the…
Invitation to Banana Congress 2027
Hello there 👋There’ll be a lot of familiar faces opening this email, but if I haven’t yet met you – it’s great to be in touch. I’m thrilled, and a little nervous, to introduce myself as the new Chair of the Australian Banana Industry Congress. Why…
Finding more value from your crop
You put a lot into what you grow. How can more of it add value to your farm?End Food Waste Australia is working with Hort Innovation on a project to help growers improve farming profitability and reduce food losses.They’re looking for farmers and growers to…
ABGC Annual General Meeting
The 2026 Australian Banana Growers’ Council AGM will be held in Tully next month (November 2026). Members are invited to attend in-person or online. For details and links to key documents, visit the Members’ Portal or email [email protected] [Members Only]: View the detail