Amy Spear | Australian Banana Growers

Fresh look for August magazine

Welcome to a new look edition of Australian Bananas magazine!We’re always striving to make sure the information shared on the pages of our industry magazine is engaging and enjoyable to read.This is the start of our next iteration – a fresh look to reflect our…

Read ABGC’s submission to the Imports Issues Paper

Read the submission in full Read the other stakeholder submissions The Australian Banana Growers’ Council has raised significant questions following the release of the Federal Government’s Issues Paper on banana imports last month. The federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is currently conducting a…

Update on the APVMA Review of Uses of Paraquat and Diquat

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has recently completed its review of the agrichemicals paraquat and diquat used for weed management. This includes products familiar trade names such as;GRAMOXONE 250 HERBICIDE (Paraquat 250 g/L)GRAMOXONE 360 PRO HERBICIDE (Paraquat 360 g/L)SPRAY.SEED 250 HERBICIDE (Paraquat…

National Banana Roadshows

An event for growers, showcasing banana industry research, development and extension. ATHERTONAtherton International Club60 Kennedy HwyWednesday 5 August TullyThe Grandstand Tully ShowgroundsThursday 6 August InnisfailBrothers Leagues ClubCnr Campbell & Ernest StFriday 7 August Download the program Visit Better Bananas to RSVP

Growers’ e-bulletin – 22 June, 2026

Image: The ABGC was part of the Pasifika Celebration in Innisfail over the weekend, recognising the valuable contribution the community makes to the banana industry and sharing important information. In this editionLatest imports newsABGC board meeting outcomesKey findings in banana sales to 19 AprilAPVMA updatesGreat turnout…

Expression of Interest

ExxoLift On‑Farm Trial Pilot (AS25201) Exoskeleton Trials for Safer and More Productive Horticulture Exxovantage®, in partnership with Hort Innovation Frontiers, is inviting growers to express their interest in joining a new on‑farm pilot project to trial ExxoLift™, a wearable assistive solution designed to reduce physical…

About the assessment – DAFF’s process

Information via the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry website Why DAFF is conducting the assessmentDAFF states it must consider the Philippines’ request for alternative measures. This is due to Australia’s international obligations as members of the World Trade Organisation. Where possible, DAFF must develop…