Amy Spear | Australian Banana Growers

Growers’ e-bulletin – 4 June, 2026

Image: Australian Banana Growers’ Council chair, Leon Collins, and CEO, Leanne Erakovic, representing the industry at Hort Connections 2026.In this editionNo Imports fight continuesFNQ field walk – nutrient rate trialsKey findings in banana sales to 19 AprilFarewell Stewart LindsayProtecting workers and the industryCompliance unit in…

Strengthen your farm’s biosecurity this winter

Shed talks and key resourcesAs the cooler months settle in and the pace of daily work eases slightly, now is the ideal time to bring the team together for some shed talks. This is a great opportunity to strengthen your farm’s biosecurity by focusing on…

Bananas are the backbone

The potential importation of bananas from the Philippines was discussed during recent Senate Estimates hearings, with biosecurity risks and the future of Australia’s banana industry remaining key concerns. Questioning to Government officials were posed by Senator for Queensland Susan McDonald. Representatives from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry…

The Banana Imports Committee

What is the Banana Imports Committee (BIC)? The Banana Imports Committee was formed to counter the threat of banana imports from the Philippines. It was formed prior to the last campaign (early 2000s) and has continued to work in the background to ensure industry was…

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Australian Bananas magazine – booking form

If you would like more information, or prefer to reach out with your advertising request, contact [email protected] Name Email Company Address Phone number Booking is for Above company Other company If other company, please indicate which: Notes Which edition would you like to book? Next…

Growers’ e-bulletin – 26 May, 2026

David Ruiz, General Manager of Bananas at Rock Ridge Farming, pictured in the latest Australian Bananas magazine. Read more about the business, and David’s 26 years as part of it, here: page 12-14. In this edition Peeling back the story on growthLeading the No Imports chargeABGC…

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Interested in becoming a qualified agricultural drone pilot?

The Queensland Government is funding a training program for 120 agricultural drone pilots across Queensland. This program will equip participants with the skills to safely operate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) for:• Precision spraying and seeding• Crop monitoring• Livestock management You will gain foundational skills…