July, 2026 | Australian Banana Growers

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

ABGC Member Exclusive Import Update

Following the release of the Issues Paper in June, Australian Banana Growers’ Council members were offered an exclusive opportunity to meet with Banana Imports Committee Chair Paul Inderbitzin. Paul (standing, third from left) provided an update on the No Imports campaign, outlined the BIRA process and took…

Tax reform progress delivers wins for small business and agriculture

As members of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), the Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) highlights these important tax reform updates to ensure our members are aware of developments that may benefit their businesses. Tax Reform Update Last week, the Tax Reform No. 1 Bill 2026  passed the Senate with support from the Greens, enacting the Government’s…

Pasifika Celebration 2026 a success!

Pasifika Celebration 2026 was a vibrant celebration of culture, community and connection. The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) was pleased to host a stall at the event, providing an opportunity to engage with attendees and strengthen connections across the Pacific community. ABGC Advocacy Manager, Kathryn Drydenspent time at the celebration, connecting…