Amy Spear | Australian Banana Growers

Growers’ e-bulletin – 10 April, 2026

In this edition Fuel and freight in focusInformation and support for growersTackling fruit fungal issuesResearch to maximise every bananaNew ABGC resources for growersBMP team contributes to regs reviewCoffs attempts banana formation recordEvents, grants and opportunities Read the e-bulletin

Banana BMP Team contributes technical input to Reef regulations review

In 2025, a statutory review was conducted into the regulated standards under the Reef protection regulations. The review examined whether the standards and supporting materials are clear, practical to comply with, evidence-based and fit for purpose. As part of the consultation process, the Australian Banana Growers’…

Banana growers absorbing $1.5 million a week as freight costs surge

Australian banana growers are being forced to absorb an additional $1.5 million in freight costs every week, as skyrocketing fuel levies continue to bite across the supply chain. Information collected by the Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) shows transport levies have surged, rising from around…

Growers’ e-bulletin – 27 March, 2026

In this editionABGC advocating for youThoughts with Carnarvon growersImports update: Philippines technical visit Members: fuel, fertiliser and freight Digging into soil healthTR4 updateIndustry looking for R&D ManagerNew resources for growersEvents, reminders and opportunities Read the e-bulletin

Philippines visit must go beyond ‘best case’ farms

Australian banana growers are urging the Federal Government’s technical team to look beyond carefully managed farm visits, with an expected trip to the Philippines late this month. The visit is part of the current import risk analysis (IRA) assessing whether fresh Cavendish bananas from the Philippines…

Growers’ e-bulletin – 17 March 2026

In this edition ABGC Board meeting updatesTR4: 11th detection in Tully Valley Members: share insights on fuel & fertiliserSoil workshops in FNQ this weekAre you the next banana R&D Manager?Imports fight continuesGrower Support (Biosecurity) team updateGive feedback on feral pig planNew video: Banana aphids in focusEvents,…

Shed Poster: Exotic and endemic pests of concern

Download a copy You’re welcome to download your own copy at any time. Should you need a different size, please feel free to reach out to [email protected]. PDF (A3) PDF (A3) Request a printed copy The Australian Banana Growers’ Council is pleased to offer all…