Author: Amy Spear

Australian Bananas has today officially launched its campaign to promote the National Banana Day Virtual Relay (October 18).Australian Bananas secured exclusive coverage in The Daily Telegraph to encourage people to get involved, with Olympian Jana Pittman leading the charge.Check out the video below >>  The campaign highlights new…

Strike-Out WP updateThe Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) today received an announcement from Adama, that they are halting any further production of Strike-Out WP (active ingredient Chlorpyrifos). As you are aware, chlorpyrifos is currently under review by the APVMA for all current registrations, and it is…

Biosecurity Protection Levy The Australian Banana Growers’ Council is currently preparing an official response as part of the Federal Government’s consultation process on the Biosecurity Protection Levy. This new levy, due to come into place on 1 July, 2024, will mean an additional cost for all…

Field walk at South Johnstone (QLD)Banana growers and industry stakeholders are invited to attend a field walk at South Johnstone Research Facility on the 22 September 2023. Come along to see and hear about the latest variety trials, research on bunch pest management and the…

CONTENTSABGC Board UpdatesTR4: BQ consent letter comingSupport a good cause with signed Slater merchNSW Roadshows next week!Be part of National Banana DayHave your say on biosecurity protection levyIn the newsBOM updates ABGC Board UpdateTR4, Supply Chain Engagement & Director NominationsABGC Directors and senior staff held…