Author: Amy Spear

The Far North Queensland family business behind the distinctive Red Tip Eco Banana is taking the point of difference into Japan, as Pacific Coast Eco Bananas builds its next major export opportunity.Founders Frank and Dianne Sciacca said the small red tip on the end of…

A new round of the Australian Government’s On Farm Connectivity Program is now open, with $10 million available to help eligible primary producers purchase connected farm equipment and technology.The program provides rebates of between $1,000 and $20,000 (excluding GST) towards eligible purchases made through an…

Banana Gym Pass is back! Bananas power Australia this National Banana DayOn Wednesday 7 October 2026, Australian Bananas (Hort Innovation) is bringing back the Banana Gym Pass, a fun national campaign that encourages Australians to get moving and enjoy the natural energy of bananas.For one…

The board of the Australian Banana Growers’ Council met in Mareeba recently, discussing key issues including crop protection (access to chemistries), Panama TR4 and the threat of imports.  New faces The meeting marked the first for the industry’s new R&D Manager, Dr Ben Callaghan, who is pictured…

Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Banana Extension TeamAs temperatures increase and conditions become more favourable for yellow Sigatoka development, now is the time for growers to review their disease management strategies. Following several challenging seasons across Queensland’s wet tropics, where high rainfall and humidity have…