May, 2026 | Australian Banana Growers

Interested in becoming a qualified agricultural drone pilot?

The Queensland Government is funding a training program for 120 agricultural drone pilots across Queensland. This program will equip participants with the skills to safely operate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) for:• Precision spraying and seeding• Crop monitoring• Livestock management You will gain foundational skills…

Peeling back the story on growth

Pictured above: Sales performance insights – 52 weeks to 22 Feb vs one year ago (YA)Solid growth, but losing momentum vs fruitIn the latest 52 weeks to February 22nd, bananas registered positive retail sales growth when compared to the same time one year ago (dollar…

Post-entry quarantine services for banana plants

Figure 1: The banana post-entry quarantine process. Keeping exotic banana pests and pathogens out of Australia is crucial for protecting farms and the wider industry. That’s why every imported banana plant goes through strict PEQ screening, including tissue culture, greenhouse checks and diagnostic testing (Figure…

Soil Testing Helping Hill60 Plantation Improve Crop Health

Understanding what’s happening in the soil is helping Navpreet and Gursharan from Hill60 Plantation at El Arish grow stronger, healthier banana crops. After planting a new block, the growers began noticing signs that something wasn’t right. Leaves were yellowing, necrosis was appearing on the edges and plant growth across the…

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#ABGCatWork – Hannah O’Kane

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:To provide administrative support that strengthens the delivery of membership services, stakeholder engagement, and organisational efficiencies at ABGC. My role supports the effective management of ABGC’s membership database, communications, reporting, and day to day processes, assisting the broader team in delivering value…

ABGC’s advocacy starts on the ground

In late April, Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) CEO, Leanne Erakovic, travelled to Far North Queensland to connect directly with growers and hear firsthand about the challenges and opportunities currently impacting the industry. The visit included on-farm meetings, a workforce workshop, and informal coffee catchups with growers throughout the Cassowary Coast region.…

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…