July, 2026 | Australian Banana Growers

Read ABGC’s submission to the Imports Issues Paper

Read the submission in full The Australian Banana Growers’ Council has raised significant questions following the release of the Federal Government’s Issues Paper on banana imports last month. The federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is currently conducting a Biosecurity Risk Import Analysis for the…

Hort Innovation agrichemical program

Sorry, but you do not have permission to view this content.

How Nourish Banana Co Creates a Home Away From Home for PALM Workers

For many Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme workers, arriving in Australia means leaving behind family, friends and familiar surroundings in pursuit of new opportunities. At Nourish Banana Co, creating a welcoming environment and a sense of belonging is just as important as producing quality bananas. The…

Meet our board director – Andrew Serra

01. What is your role within the industry (e.g. grower, COO, banana category manager)? I am a fourth-generation banana farmer based in Atherton, Tablelands. Currently within the business, our operation is approximately 85 hectares of cavendish bananas and is continuing to expand. 02. What is your background and how did you come to join the ABGC board? I joined the…

NFF Update: Industry Welcomes Funding to Empower Fresh Produce Suppliers

As a grower in the banana industry, do you want to find out how the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct can protect you? The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed new Federal Government funding that will help fruit, vegetable and mushroom suppliers better understand and enforce their rights under the…

Update on the APVMA Review of Uses of Paraquat and Diquat

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has recently completed its review of the agrichemicals paraquat and diquat used for weed management. This includes products familiar trade names such as;GRAMOXONE 250 HERBICIDE (Paraquat 250 g/L)GRAMOXONE 360 PRO HERBICIDE (Paraquat 360 g/L)SPRAY.SEED 250 HERBICIDE (Paraquat…

National Banana Roadshows

An event for growers, showcasing banana industry research, development and extension. ATHERTONAtherton International Club60 Kennedy HwyWednesday 5 August TullyThe Grandstand Tully ShowgroundsThursday 6 August InnisfailBrothers Leagues ClubCnr Campbell & Ernest StFriday 7 August Download the program Visit Better Bananas to RSVP