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Growers’ e-bulletin – 21 June, 2023

ContentABGC Board Meeting outcomesCassowary Coast: Free nutrient management plansPanama TR4 updates Check your fertilizer labelsCongress Supporter: CelciusPro TR4 transition, benchmarking discussed at ABGC Board MeetingRising cost of production, benchmarking and the TR4 Transition to Industry Management were high on the agenda for an Australian Banana Growers’…

Golden appeal to both TR4 and consumer demand

The Goldfinger mutagenesis project started as a pursuit to find a marketable banana variety resistant to Panama TR4. However, it may also prove a commercial winner by filling a market void and increasing category demand. In a 2011 report, ‘New and alternative banana varieties designed…

Pioneering banana family leaves lasting legacy

Paul Johnston pictured on his Tully Valley farm in 2020. For more than 40 years, the Johnston family has been part of the fabric of the North Queensland banana industry.A legacy born from industry pioneer Mort Johnston, his wife Jill, and carried on by his…

Dedication and innovation recognised at Banana Congress

Outstanding contributions to Australia’s banana industry were recognised in Cairns last night, as the 2023 Banana Congress came to a close.A challenging and thought-provoking plenary program wrapped up yesterday, before growers and industry representatives converged for the highly anticipated Banana Ball.Congress Chair and Lakeland grower,…

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Big laughs, bright ideas as Banana Congress begins

Hundreds of people involved in ensuring Australians have access to their favourite yellow fruit have arrived in Cairns for the 2023 Australian Banana Industry Congress.After the success of the 2021 Congress, the biennial event has returned to Australia’s banana heartland in Far North Queensland with a…

Growers’ e-bulletin – 11 May, 2023

11 May, 2023ContentFederal BudgetIn-store banana merchandising & education programUpdate on chemical reviewsNew video: Bunchy Top TipsFNQ Soil to Food ConferenceABGC job vacancyBanana Congress 2023Federal BudgetThe Federal Government has released its 2023/24 Federal Budget, addressing some key areas of concern for agriculture, but unfortunately falling short…

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Banana growers part of Australian-first plastics credit scheme

An Australian-first project in Far North Queensland is removing and recycling tonnes of plastic waste from local banana farms, as part of a pioneering new plastics credit scheme.The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has partnered with GreenCollar and the MAMS Group to collect and recycle plastic banana…