2026 | Australian Banana Growers

Australian Bananas magazine – booking form

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Growers’ e-bulletin – 26 May, 2026

David Ruiz, General Manager of Bananas at Rock Ridge Farming, pictured in the latest Australian Bananas magazine. Read more about the business, and David’s 26 years as part of it, here: page 12-14. In this edition Peeling back the story on growthLeading the No Imports chargeABGC…

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Interested in becoming a qualified agricultural drone pilot?

The Queensland Government is funding a training program for 120 agricultural drone pilots across Queensland. This program will equip participants with the skills to safely operate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) for:• Precision spraying and seeding• Crop monitoring• Livestock management You will gain foundational skills…

Peeling back the story on growth

Pictured above: Sales performance insights – 52 weeks to 22 Feb vs one year ago (YA)Solid growth, but losing momentum vs fruitIn the latest 52 weeks to February 22nd, bananas registered positive retail sales growth when compared to the same time one year ago (dollar…

Post-entry quarantine services for banana plants

Figure 1: The banana post-entry quarantine process. Keeping exotic banana pests and pathogens out of Australia is crucial for protecting farms and the wider industry. That’s why every imported banana plant goes through strict PEQ screening, including tissue culture, greenhouse checks and diagnostic testing (Figure…

Soil Testing Helping Hill60 Plantation Improve Crop Health

Understanding what’s happening in the soil is helping Navpreet and Gursharan from Hill60 Plantation at El Arish grow stronger, healthier banana crops. After planting a new block, the growers began noticing signs that something wasn’t right. Leaves were yellowing, necrosis was appearing on the edges and plant growth across the…

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#ABGCatWork – Hannah O’Kane

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:To provide administrative support that strengthens the delivery of membership services, stakeholder engagement, and organisational efficiencies at ABGC. My role supports the effective management of ABGC’s membership database, communications, reporting, and day to day processes, assisting the broader team in delivering value…