Author: ABGC
The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) is the national peak industry body representing the interests of Australia’s commercial banana growers.
We advance the interests of Australian banana growers through effective leadership and representation that ensures a strong industry future.
Growers’ e-Bulletin – 20 January 2017
[abgc_ebulletin_header id=”2153″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”center”] [abgc_ebulletin_title title=”Banana advertising bonanza!” tag_type=”h4″ show_hr=”false”] Bananas will be back in the spotlight next month when the latest marketing burst by Australian Bananas kicks off on February 19. The campaign will include nation-wide advertising on television (including…
Growers’ e-Bulletin – 23 December 2016
Dear Members, I would like to thank you for your support in 2016. ABGC has achieved significant progress in terms of containing the spread of Panama TR4, through growers banding together strongly as an industry. After lengthy negotiations, ABGC’s purchase of the Tully farm containing…
Growers’ e-Bulletin – 16 December 2016
[abgc_ebulletin_header id=”2153″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”center”] [abgc_ebulletin_title title=”Grower input required for Levy Investments” tag_type=”h4″ show_hr=”false”] Horticulture Innovation Australia (HIA) is looking for growers’ input into its new Banana Industry Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) currently being updated for 2017-2022. HIA’s website notes the most…
Growers’ e-Bulletin – 25 November 2016
[abgc_ebulletin_header id=”2153″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”center”] [abgc_ebulletin_title title=”Doug Phillips receives state recognition” tag_type=”h4″ show_hr=”false”] Well-deserved recognition for ABGC Chairman Doug Phillips this week, acknowledged for his outstanding contribution to the banana industry at a Queensland agriculture conference. Addressing the AgFuture Awards presentation in…
ABGC promotes use of tissue culture plant material
The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has backed ongoing use of registered tissue culture nurseries as part of expected biosecurity obligation. ABGC Research and Development Manager, Dr Rosie Godwin said using clean banana planting material was a fundamental component of good biosecurity practice. “It’s really…