16 September 2026 | Australian Banana Growers

Parliament goes bananas for an Aussie icon

Banana growers swapped the paddock for Parliament House today, celebrating the 100% Australian-grown icon with banana-lovers from all sides of politics. The banana industry contributes around $1.3billion to the Australian economy, with around 5 million ‘meals in a peel’ consumed in the country every day. Right…

Red tip bananas find market in Japan

The Far North Queensland family business behind the distinctive Red Tip Eco Banana is taking the point of difference into Japan, as Pacific Coast Eco Bananas builds its next major export opportunity.Founders Frank and Dianne Sciacca said the small red tip on the end of…

ROUND 3 open: On-farm connectivity program

A new round of the Australian Government’s On Farm Connectivity Program is now open, with $10 million available to help eligible primary producers purchase connected farm equipment and technology.The program provides rebates of between $1,000 and $20,000 (excluding GST) towards eligible purchases made through an…