Day: 16 June 2026

Upcoming webinar: Banana Farming Systems Under Pressure - June 16, 2026

Upcoming webinar: Banana Farming Systems Under Pressure – June 16, 2026

How do farming systems influence disease risk?The Queensland Department of Primary Industries invites growers, researchers, industry advisors and stakeholders to attend the next webinar in its Fusarium wilt TR4 knowledge-sharing series: Banana Systems Under Pressure.This webinar explores a critical question: How do farming systems influence…
Read Morearrow_forward
What is a BIRA?

What is a BIRA?

On 16 June, the federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) released their notice of intention to conduct the assessment as a Biosecurity Import Risk Analysis. This starts a 30-month timeframe to finalise the BIRA, though the clock may be paused in specific circumstances.  DAFF…
Read Morearrow_forward

Overview

The Federal Government (DAFF) is conducting a Biosecurity Import Risk Analysis (BIRA) for fresh Cavendish bananas from the Philippines.The ABGC strongly opposes banana imports due to the significant biosecurity risks created.Key concernsAustralia is one of the few countries free from the most problematic banana diseases…
Read Morearrow_forward
Important updates in banana imports process 

Important updates in banana imports process 

The federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has today released key information relating to their ongoing assessment into importing fresh Cavendish bananas from the Philippines.  This includes: A high-level trip report on their technical visit to five farms in Davao del Norte, Bukidnon and Davao de Oro.  An Issues Paper, outlining…
Read Morearrow_forward