2026 | Australian Banana Growers

ABGC Members Workforce Roundtable focuses on practical solutions

Workforce challenges continue to place pressure on banana farming businesses and regional communities, particularly around workforce integrity, worker engagement and broader compliance challenges affecting the sector. In response to a request from the Cassowary Coast Banana Growers’ Association, Australian Banana Growers’ Council has been working…

Federal Budget delivers mixed outcomes for banana growers

There were mixed outcomes for agriculture on Tuesday’s Federal Budget night, with some positive measures relating to fuel security, tax settings, regulatory support and supply chain resilience, but limited direct relief for growers currently facing significant cost pressures. It should be noted that these measures…

LEADING THE NO IMPORTS CHARGE: Paul Inderbitzen

The Banana Imports Committee has been casting a watchful eye over the imports space for more than twenty years, having formed prior to the early 2000s campaign. It’s currently led by Lakeland grower Paul Inderbitzin. Part of a multi-generational farming family, Paul has demonstrated a…

The role of the Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC)

Bunch pest management - top tips Industry funded action on crop protection What it takes to bring a new chemical to market When it comes to bringing a new chemical to market, ABGC plays an important role in advocating for the banana industry. However, there…

What does it take to bring a new chemical to market?

This story is part of a feature on crop protection in the latest edition of Australian Bananas magazine. Read more via the links below. 1 A novel product needs to be identified that has the potential to be efficacious and safe for use on bananas.…

Bunch pest management: top tips and timely reminders

The role of the ABGC in new chemicals Industry funded action on crop protection What it takes to bring a new chemical to market Bagging practices can influence bunch pest control. Image credit: QLD DPI Testing changes on a small scale is crucial for understanding…

Industry-funded action on crop protection

Bunch pest management - top tips The role of the ABGC in new chemicals What it takes to bring a new chemical to market Information provided by Hort InnovationAccess to crop protection products is becoming more complicated and challenging for Australian banana growers.It’s a trend being felt…