Author: Amy Spear

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:To broker and influence best possible policy, water quality science and leadership outcomes for growers.HOW HAS YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS?Attracted government investmentEnsured growers had a voice at the policy development table to deliver better outcomes. For example, new cropping regulations…

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:To support our BBTV inspectors in their duties of containment and control of BBTV, including extension activities for both commercial and backyard growers. HOW HAS YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS?Run workshops where growers can view live samples of banana leaves infected with…

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:To provide a resource to assist banana growers to contain and manage significant pests and diseases. HOW HAS YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS?Increased awareness of the importance of effective containment of endemic pests and diseasesEnhanced the adoption of on-farm biosecurity measuresHad positive…

FACT SHEET Growers with audits scheduled in impacted areasWhen possible, growers should contact their Certification Body directly to advise them that they have been impacted by recent extreme events.Contact details for all Certification Bodies can be found here: https://www.freshcare.com.au/search-directory/certification-body/There are guidelines in-place that allow the…