Amy Spear | Australian Banana Growers

Banana Freckle response update

Banana freckle in the Northern Territory is now entering a ‘transition to management’ phase which will be supported by official control to help prevent its further spread. This decision has been made by a national committee of affected parties, including government representatives from the Commonwealth, relevant states…

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Shape the future of the banana industry

Expressions of Interest: Banana Research and Development Strategic Investment Advisory Panel Banana Marketing Strategic Invesrment Advisory Panel Hort Innovation in partnership with Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified growers and supply chain stakeholders for the above-mentioned panels.…

Chlorpyrifos information

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Using drones and data to monitor fertiliser uptake

For the first time in Australia, drone images have been used to delineate fertiliser rate differences in banana plantations. Marcus Bulstrode, from the Advanced Coastal Farming Systems team (QLD DPI). Marcus Bulstrode, from the Advanced Coastal Farming Systems (ACFS) team, within the Natural Capital and…

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Forecast timeframes extended for certain chemical reviews

Forecast timeframes extended for certain chemical reviews Products containing the following are currently under review by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). Fipronil (e.g. Regent®) Neonicotinoids including imidacloprid (e.g Movento Energy®) and Clothanidin (e.g. Shield®) Anti-coagulant rodenticides Proposed decisions on the individual chemistries within…

Countdown to chlorpyrifos withdrawal

Tegan Cavallaro and Ingrid Jenkins – Queensland DPI | Dr Rosie Godwin – ABGC Time is ticking on the use of chlorpyrifos in the banana industry. Last year the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) released their regulatory decision to cancel all uses of…

Nominations Open: Future Farming Award 2025

Nominations are now open for the Future Farming Award, presented at the Banana Congress Ball. The award recognises a banana grower who runs a productive operation whilst showing a desire to contribute to the long-term improvement of farm management practices for the benefit of the environment…