26 May 2026 | Australian Banana Growers

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…

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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…