We know that you know what you’re doing when it comes to wet weather in Far North Queensland.
But with more rain and wind forecast, here are some quick links and resources so you’ve got them top-of-mind (or inbox) – just in case you need them. ABGC will monitor the situation and take action if needed.
Stay safe.
Latest weather information
Refer to the Bureau of Meteorology: bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
Report damage
Any impacts from the current and ongoing weather event need to be reported here: bit.ly/QldDisasterSurvey
This information helps DPI understand the extent of damage experienced by growers.
Take photos and keep receipts
Ensure that there’s a record of damage and repairs.
Keep receipts/invoices and other payment records saved, or in a safe, dry place.
Keep bags and waste secure
Growers are urged to:
- Secure all plastics away from flood-prone areas, creeks, and riverbanks.
- Dispose of waste responsibly
- Do not burn banana bags – burning plastic is unlawful and releases harmful emissions.
- Report any concerns to the QLD Government Pollution Hotline: 1300 130 372
Key contacts
- Always call 000 in an emergency
- QRIDA Regional Area Manager for North Queensland: Sam Spina 0429 497 757 | [email protected]
- Australian Banana Growers’ Council – [email protected] / [email protected]
- National Banana Extension and Development Program – Tegan Cavallaro – [email protected]
Other resources
- Better Bananas provides up-to-date information on banana research and development – www.betterbananas.com.au | 13 25 23 | [email protected]
- Preparing banana crops for tropical cyclones: https://abgc.org.au/cyclone-information/
- Wild weather and biosecurity (page 16): https://bit.ly/4jxnrxT
- Scheduling banana production after a tropical cyclone: https://bit.ly/49flvXD
- Grower Support (Biosecurity): abgcgrowersupport.com.au