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Growers’ e-bulletin – February 20, 2024

ContentNEWS | UPDATESGenetically modified banana (QCAV-4)ABGC Board Meeting#ABGCatWorkR&D LATESTNew resources for yellow SigatokaBanana de-handing projectHort Statistics handbook HAVE YOUR SAYCompetition AdvocacyEVENTS | GRANTS | OPPORTUNITIES ABGC Job AlertsSave the Date: Murwillumbah Bunchy Top WorkshopGrants and loans relation to ex TC-JasperColes Nurture Fund Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative Symposium…

FNQ Growers’ e-bulletin – 25 January, 2024

Dear growers,No doubt you are all keeping a close eye on Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, with the system looking like making landfall later tonight or in the early hours of tomorrow.The latest forecast track map shows TC Kirrily crossing around Townsville, however it’s possible that gusty…

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#ABGCatWork – Kathryn Dryden

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:Improving ABGC member services and driving advocacy for the industry.HOW has YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS?Member engagement and advocacy on key issues such as compliance, workforce, competition, and chlorpyrifos.Improved communications and information access including relevant and useful information on the members…

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#ABGCatWork – Stephanie Ruiz

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:Working with growers to improve water quality and farming sustainability.HOW has YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS?Working with growers to help identify and achieve goals that will improve farming sustainability and long-term profitability. This could be through a BMP incentive grant, building…

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#ABGCatWork – Dr Rosie Godwin

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:To increase the relevance, pace and impact of R&D in the banana industry.HOW has YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS?A well coordinated R&D program is in place which is targeted to the industry’s needs.New project opportunities have been secured e.g. in automation,…

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#ABGCatWork – Molly Blake

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:Supporting grower practice change. HOW has YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS? Supported growers to improve nutrient management and soil health knowledgeImproved industry understanding of ground cover managementFacilitated workshops and learning oppurtunities for growers YOUR BACKGROUND: Assisting growers to increase their knowledge and capacity to achieve…

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#ABGCatWork – Grant Telford

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:Provides biosecurity project management services to support the control and management of Bunchy Top and Leaf Spot disease in New South Wales and QueenslandHOW has YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS?Improved biosecurity preparednessContainment of serious banana pestsContinual improvement in project delivery YOUR BACKGROUND: Experienced…