Amy Spear | Australian Banana Growers

Growers unite around key industry challenges

More than 70 banana growers and Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) affiliate members came together in Innisfail last week to discuss two of the most significant issues facing the industry: Panama disease Tropical Race 4 (Panama TR4) and the Australian Government’s review of biosecurity requirements…

Growers’ e-bulletin – 28 August 2026

In this editionGrower forum in Innisfail Imports concerns echoed by others Reporting workforce issues drives action Fresh look for August magazine Feral pig subsidies available Labelling bananas for interstate markets QLD Roadshows done and dusted Hort’s new digital marketing mag New dashboard for investment opps Click to read

Grower forum – TR4 and imports

Banana growers and affiliate members are invited to join ABGC for an important industry update and Q&A in Innisfail (in-person only) at 5.30pm on Wednesday 2nd September 2026.TR4 and the current biosecurity assessment for fresh banana imports from the Philippines are two of the biggest…

Reporting workforce issues drives action

ABGC continues to work with government, regulatory and enforcement agencies to address workforce issues, supporting a fair and reliable workforce for growers and reinforcing the industry’s commitment to worker safety and wellbeing. One of the strongest messages ABGC is hearing from these agencies is simply…

Banana imports remain on national agenda

The potential importation of fresh Cavendish bananas continues to attract attention in Federal Parliament, with Member for Kennedy Bob Katter tabling a motion that calls for greater protection of Australia’s agricultural sector.The motion argues that Australia’s farmers operate with high input costs and comparatively low…

IMPORTS CONCERNS HIGHLIGHTED IN PAPER FEEDBACK

ABGC was one of six stakeholders that provided feedback to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) on the issues paper.The issues paper closed for feedback on 16 July, and provided high-level background on the assessment, key plant/pest groups to be considered and steps going…

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New dashboard to help identify shared investment opportunities across horticulture

Hort Innovation has unveiled a new Horticulture Investment Roadmap Dashboard that will make it easier for growers, peak industry bodies and industry stakeholders to see how levy investments align with industry priorities and identify opportunities for greater collaboration across horticulture.The Dashboard – which is part…