Amy Spear | Australian Banana Growers

The role of the Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC)

Bunch pest management - top tips Industry funded action on crop protection What it takes to bring a new chemical to market When it comes to bringing a new chemical to market, ABGC plays an important role in advocating for the banana industry. However, there…

What does it take to bring a new chemical to market?

This story is part of a feature on crop protection in the latest edition of Australian Bananas magazine. Read more via the links below. 1 A novel product needs to be identified that has the potential to be efficacious and safe for use on bananas.…

Bunch pest management: top tips and timely reminders

The role of the ABGC in new chemicals Industry funded action on crop protection What it takes to bring a new chemical to market Bagging practices can influence bunch pest control. Image credit: QLD DPI Testing changes on a small scale is crucial for understanding…

Industry-funded action on crop protection

Bunch pest management - top tips The role of the ABGC in new chemicals What it takes to bring a new chemical to market Information provided by Hort InnovationAccess to crop protection products is becoming more complicated and challenging for Australian banana growers.It’s a trend being felt…

Growers’ e-bulletin – 30 April, 2026

In this editionRaising industry concerns on fuel, fert & moreMaking bodies sing at Sydney Easter ShowTake a look at the robotic dehander prototypePests and diseases shed poster Strong participation in final BMP roundDrone fine sparks reminder to operatorsConsultation on safety of quad bikesTackling fruit fungal issuesEvents,…

Tackling fruit fungal issues – challenges and insights

What makes fruit fungal diseases thrive? Warm temperatures, high humidity, wet conditions and poor air circulation are the perfect recipe for fruit fungal diseases like fruit speckle, sooty blotch, and sooty mould. These conditions make managing these diseases particularly challenging at this time of year. Managing fruit…

New magazine now online

The latest edition of Australian Bananas is now available to download. Lots to read including: A focus on crop protection – what’s happening now and where to next Pre-commercialisation trials in NSW Multi-rate nitrogen trial update Freeze drying as a value add Print copies will…