Amy Spear | Australian Banana Growers

Important updates in banana imports process

The federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has today released key information relating to their ongoing assessment into importing fresh Cavendish bananas from the Philippines. This includes: A high-level trip report on their technical visit to five farms in Davao del Norte, Bukidnon and Davao de Oro. …

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Overview

The Federal Government (DAFF) is conducting a Biosecurity Import Risk Analysis (BIRA) for fresh Cavendish bananas from the Philippines.The ABGC strongly opposes banana imports due to the significant biosecurity risks created.Key concernsAustralia is one of the few countries free from the most problematic banana diseases…

Growers’ e-bulletin – 4 June, 2026

Image: Australian Banana Growers’ Council chair, Leon Collins, and CEO, Leanne Erakovic, representing the industry at Hort Connections 2026.In this editionNo Imports fight continuesFNQ field walk – nutrient rate trialsKey findings in banana sales to 19 AprilFarewell Stewart LindsayProtecting workers and the industryCompliance unit in…

Strengthen your farm’s biosecurity this winter

Shed talks and key resourcesAs the cooler months settle in and the pace of daily work eases slightly, now is the ideal time to bring the team together for some shed talks. This is a great opportunity to strengthen your farm’s biosecurity by focusing on…

Bananas are the backbone

The potential importation of bananas from the Philippines was discussed during recent Senate Estimates hearings, with biosecurity risks and the future of Australia’s banana industry remaining key concerns. Questioning to Government officials were posed by Senator for Queensland Susan McDonald. Representatives from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry…

The Banana Imports Committee

What is the Banana Imports Committee (BIC)? The Banana Imports Committee was formed to counter the threat of banana imports from the Philippines. It was formed prior to the last campaign (early 2000s) and has continued to work in the background to ensure industry was…

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