Amy Spear | Australian Banana Growers

Update from Carbonovia

Information from Jonathan LoraineDirector | CarbonoviaResults of field samplingCarbonovia made field visits to several banana plantations in late March. This provided a good basic understanding of the operational aspects of banana production. We collected samples of bananas, packing shed wastes and field wastes. Many thanks…

Growers’ e-bulletin – 19 June, 2024

Staff from St Clare’s School celebrate Read to Me day as part of Tully 100 celebrations. The perfect way to capture Tully’s unique environment with a nod to rain and bananas! (Image kindly shared with ABGC) NEWS | UPDATESVIDEO: TR4 Program updateFeral pig results in Tully Palm…

Growers’ e-bulletin – chlorpyrifos update

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has just informed the industry of the extension of PER14240V5 for Chlorpyrifos / Bananas / Sugarcane bud moth, Banana scab moth, Banana rust thrips, Caterpillars, Mealy bugs. See below: The permit can be viewed here: VIEW THE PERMIT Please be advised that this permit…

Growers’ e-bulletin – 24 May, 2024

NEWS | UPDATESABGC Board MeetingTr4 Program update, Code of Practice consultation & CCRC meetingChemical update – chlorpyrifos and sulfur dustDisaster assistance updatePalm scheme reminderBanana rep in Ag Leadership programFallow management callout#ABGCatWorkR&D LATESTPodcast: Banana plan to tackle wasteData analytics to help your businessVirtual tour: field trials…

Proposed changes to TR4 Destruction Zones

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council, on behalf of industry, is proposing changes to the Panama TR4 Code of Practice, to allow for smaller destruction zones. The changes proposed continue to protect industry while offering a more workable solution to those currently farming with the disease. …

Preparing to manage bunch pests without chlorpyrifos

Tegan Cavallaro, Ingrid Jenkins & Sarah Williams | Queensland Department of Agriculture and FisheriesThe Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has proposed that all uses of products containing chlorpyrifos in bananas be cancelled (except for impregnated bunch covers). Growers should start planning for how…

Growers e-bulletin – 9 May, 2024

NEWS | UPDATESTR4 Program updateChemical updatePALM scheme reminder#ABGCatWork R&D LATESTData analytics to help your businessTackling crown end rot Yellow Sigatoka resourcesBanana Food Waste Action PlanADVOCACYABGC’s recent actionEVENTS | GRANTS | OPPORTUNITIESNSW grower field day @ Tropical Fruit WorldNuffield Australia Scholarships Have your say on on-farm electrical issuesFood safety…