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Author: Amy Spear

Magazine Articles News & Media
31 August 2021

Chair Column – August 2021

Stephen Lowe, ABGC Chair Hard times, but industry will bounce back There is a poignant quote by Canadian author and organic farmer Brett Brian, it is: “Farming is a profession of hope”. I, like most others, can relate to this quote, as it sums up farming in…
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Magazine Articles News & Media
31 August 2021

CEO Column – August 2021

Jim Pekin, CEOIt’s been six-and-a-half years since Far North Queensland had its first detection of Panama tropical race 4 (TR4) and, as at 31 July, it had been detected on four other FNQ farms. ABGC’s Position ABGC’s position remains the same as it was when the…
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The reality of worker shortages
Banana Feature Magazine Articles News & Media
24 August 2021

The reality of worker shortages

Banana businesses of all sizes have been hard hit by ongoing pandemic-related worker shortages.The situation is constantly changing. Here, four growers share their experience so far.Alarm bells started sounding more than 18 months ago. As COVID-19 made its way across states, countries and seas, many…
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Australian Bananas Magazine

Australian Bananas Magazine – August 2021

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12 August 2021 by Amy Spear
Growers' e-Bulletin
11 August 2021

Growers’ e-bulletin – August 11, 2021

ContentBoard meeting Worker shortage newsFree nutrient workshop in NQFree Banana Race Day ticketsSustainability framework Ag censusFresh Produce ConferenceABGC Board meeting The ABGC’s quarterly Board meeting was held at Mission Beach last week, with a number of Directors, as well as senior staff from Brisbane, joining the two-day conference…
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News & Media
30 July 2021

Growers’ e-bulletin – Labour hire concerns

Growers who have any concerns regarding pay rates, or other contractual practices used by labour hire companies, have many resources available to be proactive in protecting yourself and your staff. While the Australian Banana Growers’ Council is not aware of any issues with the majority…
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Media Releases News & Media
16 July 2021

Grants finally available to help growers recover

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council has welcomed news that growers affected by Tropical Cyclone Niran in March can now access grants of up to $75,000.Earlier this month, the ABGC raised concerns about the delay in opening the application process after more than 100 banana farms…
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