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Banana Congress 2023 – Registration now open

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!Registration for the Australian Banana Industry Congress 2023 is now open! Don’t miss out on being part of the industry’s premier event and all it has to offer.After a couple of years unlike any other in living memory, now more than ever, Banana…

Growers' e-Bulletin News & Media

Growers’ e-bulletin – 18 January, 2023

Growers’ e-bulletin – 18 January, 2023 ContentThe Champion Banana TR4 board meetingsABGC seeking Extension OfficerFuture Farming Award nominations openBanana Congress 2023 The Champion BananaAustralian Bananas go Back to School with Jana PittmanIt’s tough to get back into routine after the holiday season – whether it’s for school or…

Australian Bananas Magazine News & Media

Issue 66 – December 2022

Issue 66 - December 22

News & Media

CCRC Baiting Schedule (Dec Update)

Cassowary Coast Regional Council prepares baits on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Wednesday (the week prior to baiting – 2nd and last Wednesday of the month)Notify Council that you would like to participate in baiting. shared.feralpigs@ccrc.qld.gov.auCollect bananas for pre-feeding (At least 3 days pre-feed is required).Friday (the week prior to…

Media Releases News & Media

Banana growers among Reef Champions

Innovative practices and a willingness to share experience saw banana growers Ben and Matt Abbott recognised with a Reef Champion Award this week. The Reef Champion Awards are an initiative of the Reef Alliance, with support from the Australian and Queensland governments. Brothers Ben and Matt…

Growers' e-Bulletin News & Media

Growers’ e-bulletin – 11 October, 2022

Growers’ e-bulletin – 11 October, 2022 ContentBagging technique improves fruit quality Cassowary Coast BGA meetingUnbreakable Success workshop – limited placesNutrient Management Plans for QLD growersHaifa ‘Croptune’ AppWeather workshop at South JohnstoneTR4 animation seriesFarm Business Resilience workshop – InnisfailAgriFutures Rural Women’s AwardFair Farms Conference Bagging technique improves fruit qualityExperienced premium…

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Presentation of Haifa ‘Croptune’ app for bananas

Plant nutrient deficiency is an issue of concern for growers. Haifa Croptune is a unique Agro-technology software that enables the user to assess the Nitrogen uptake in a plant using a “smart” phone’s camera. So far, banana and 17 other crops can be assessed by Croptune.Croptune…