May, 2026 | Australian Banana Growers

Members Setting the Direction: ABGC Priorities 2026 –2030 Winners

ABGC’s advocacy priorities for the next five years are now being shaped, helping guide the organisation’s future focus across advocacy, member services, and key industry initiatives. This member-only survey will play an important role in informing those industry initiatives. Stay tuned for more on this! We’re also pleased to announce that…

Pasifika Celebration 2026

The Cassowary Coast Regional Council is currently preparing its annual community event, Pasifika Celebration 2026, and banana growers are invited to sponsor the event. Celebrate the vibrant cultures, traditions and communities of the Pacific Islands at this exciting family-friendly event. Pasifika Celebration 2026 will showcase live music, cultural performances,…

News & Media

Australian Bananas magazine – booking form

If you would like more information, or prefer to reach out with your advertising request, contact [email protected] Name Email Company Address Phone number Booking is for Above company Other company If other company, please indicate which: Notes Which edition would you like to book? Next…

Growers’ e-bulletin – 26 May, 2026

David Ruiz, General Manager of Bananas at Rock Ridge Farming, pictured in the latest Australian Bananas magazine. Read more about the business, and David’s 26 years as part of it, here: page 12-14. In this edition Peeling back the story on growthLeading the No Imports chargeABGC…

News & Media

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…