Banana Roadshow webinar for subtropical banana growers and industry stakeholders – register your interest!
Join us for a 45-minute webinar showcasing the latest banana research and development presented at the recently completed FNQ Banana Roadshow Series.
Ensuring the presentations are relevant and practical for the subtropical industry, presentation topics have been selected in response to recent feedback from NSW growers and industry stakeholders.
Growers from Carnarvon and FNQ, along with other stakeholders who were unable to attend the FNQ roadshows in person, are also invited to take part.
Presentations
- Are we there yet? An update on Panama disease race 1 (R1) and tropical race 4 (TR4) resistant banana varieties – Jeff Daniells (DPI)
- Developing Cavendish bananas with TR4 resistance – Dr Anthony James (QUT)
- Banana Integrated Pest and Disease Management (IPDM): what we have learned so far – Richard Piper (DPI)
The session includes three 10-minute presentations, followed by a 15-minute live Q&A with the researchers.
Event details
Date: Friday, 30 October 2026
Time: 12:00pm – 12:45pm (NSW time)
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
Interested in attending? Complete the registration form here
Shanara Veivers will confirm your place and send the meeting details.
Depending on interest, a second webinar featuring additional FNQ Roadshow topics may be considered.
For more information, contact Shanara Veivers, NSW Regional Lead for the National Banana Development and Extension Program.
Phone: 0408 371 054
Email: [email protected]
This webinar is delivered to you by the National Banana Development and Extension Program (BA25001) and is funded by Hort Innovation, using the banana research and development levy, co-investment from the Department of Primary Industries and contributions from the Australian Government. Hort Innovation is the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture.
