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 disease risk?
Building on the previous session, which examined why TR4 is biologically difficult to control, this webinar shifts the focus to production systems and vulnerability. Participants will gain insights into how farming practices and system design can influence the introduction, establishment, spread and long-term impact of Fusarium wilt.
The session will examine why some banana production systems are more vulnerable than others and explore factors that contribute to resilience. Key topics include monoculture, genetic uniformity, soil management, input use, biosecurity practices, economic pressures and decision-making constraints that can create conditions for TR4 to become a significant production challenge.
Date: 16 June 2026
Time:
• 2:00 pm (Queensland, Australia)
• 12:00 pm (Philippines)
• 11:00 am (Indonesia and Laos)
• 9:00 am (Pakistan)
Guest Speakers:
• Prof Siti Subandiyah – Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
• Ms Khonesavanh Chittarat – Plant Protection Centre, Lao PDR
• Representative (TBA) – PAGRO Davao del Norte, Philippines
This webinar is the third in a monthly series showcasing the experiences of banana growers, researchers and industry advisors, and highlighting project outcomes from across the Asia-Pacific region in response to Fusarium wilt of bananas.
To register and receive webinar materials, please use the registration link below:
Important: Following registration, you will receive an email from ITP (Queensland Government) containing the webinar access link. If you do not receive the email within 15 minutes, please check your junk or spam folder. A reminder email will also be sent one hour prior to the webinar.