Amy Spear | Australian Banana Growers

Update on the APVMA Review of Uses of Paraquat and Diquat

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has recently completed its review of the agrichemicals paraquat and diquat used for weed management. This includes products familiar trade names such as;GRAMOXONE 250 HERBICIDE (Paraquat 250 g/L)GRAMOXONE 360 PRO HERBICIDE (Paraquat 360 g/L)SPRAY.SEED 250 HERBICIDE (Paraquat…

National Banana Roadshows

An event for growers, showcasing banana industry research, development and extension. ATHERTONAtherton International Club60 Kennedy HwyWednesday 5 August TullyThe Grandstand Tully ShowgroundsThursday 6 August InnisfailBrothers Leagues ClubCnr Campbell & Ernest StFriday 7 August Download the program Visit Better Bananas to RSVP

Growers’ e-bulletin – 22 June, 2026

Image: The ABGC was part of the Pasifika Celebration in Innisfail over the weekend, recognising the valuable contribution the community makes to the banana industry and sharing important information. In this editionLatest imports newsABGC board meeting outcomesKey findings in banana sales to 19 AprilAPVMA updatesGreat turnout…

Expression of Interest

ExxoLift On‑Farm Trial Pilot (AS25201) Exoskeleton Trials for Safer and More Productive Horticulture Exxovantage®, in partnership with Hort Innovation Frontiers, is inviting growers to express their interest in joining a new on‑farm pilot project to trial ExxoLift™, a wearable assistive solution designed to reduce physical…

About the assessment – DAFF’s process

Information via the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry website Why DAFF is conducting the assessmentDAFF states it must consider the Philippines’ request for alternative measures. This is due to Australia’s international obligations as members of the World Trade Organisation. Where possible, DAFF must develop…

What is a BIRA?

On 16 June, the federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) released their notice of intention to conduct the assessment as a Biosecurity Import Risk Analysis. This starts a 30-month timeframe to finalise the BIRA, though the clock may be paused in specific circumstances. DAFF…

Important updates in banana imports process

The federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has today released key information relating to their ongoing assessment into importing fresh Cavendish bananas from the Philippines. This includes: A high-level trip report on their technical visit to five farms in Davao del Norte, Bukidnon and Davao de Oro. …