#ABGCatWORK

#ABGCATWORK

Launched in the December 2023 edition of Australian Bananas, #ABGCatWork is designed to give you a greater insight into Australian banana growers’ exclusive peak industry body, and the people who make it tick.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Carl rickson
PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:
To provide a resource to assist banana growers to contain and manage significant pests and diseases.
 
HOW HAS YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS?
 
  • Increased awareness of the importance of effective containment of endemic pests and diseases
  • Enhanced the adoption of on-farm biosecurity measures
  • Had positive engagement with growers and industry stakeholders
 
YOUR BACKGROUND: 
I have nine years experience in the banana industry. Five years with ABGC as the Plant Health Officer and three years working with Panama TR4.
GET IN TOUCH: 
 0447 551 473
FUNDED BY:

Hort Innovation 

 
Carl is part of the multi-pest surveillance and grower education project
BIOSECURITY
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About this campaign

Questions will be answered about funding arrangements, along with key projects and activities that the ABGC is working on to support growers and a sustainable industry. 

As part of the campaign roll out, projects and their delivery teams will be featured in your industry magazine, as well as in our e-bulletins, here on the ABGC website and social media channels. In a nutshell, ABGC seeks to build relationships with growers and other industry stakeholders, provide leadership, services, and communications across the industry, and advocate on key issues that are important to our members.