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Author: Amy Spear
Growers’ e-bulletin – April 9, 2021
April 9, 2021ContentABGC calls for subsidised hotel quarantine in QLDCassowary Coast meeting rescheduledGrants available for NSW growersFeast of the SensesField sites needed for data gatheringAgchemical UpdateRegister for Congress in Cairns ABGC calls for subsidised hotel quarantine in QLDThe Australian Banana Growers’ Council is urging the Queensland…
QLD Government urged to subsidise hotel quarantine
The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) is urging the Queensland Government to follow suit with the New South Wales Government and implement half-price hotel quarantine for seasonal workers in agriculture. This week, the NSW Government introduced a 50 per cent subsidy towards mandatory quarantine for workers…
Growers’ e-bulletin – Storm recovery & seasonal worker update
March 12, 2021ContentStorm recovery continuesSeasonal workers updateNSW: Nutrient analysis workshopsNextGen plant seed for successionBanana levy reminderCongress 2021 Storm recovery continuesDisaster assistance updateThe Australian Banana Growers’ Council continues to lobby both the Queensland and Australian Governments for grants to assist storm-hit growers.The current Category B declaration means…
Cyclone recovery meeting next Tuesday
ABGC is holding a meeting on cyclone recovery at 1.00pm on March 16 at DAF South Johnstone. No images? Click here March 11, 2021 Cyclone Recovery Meeting The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) is holding a meeting on cyclone recovery for growers impacted at 1.00pm on Tuesday…
Disaster assistance after FNQ storm damage
8 March, 2021ContentDisaster Relief AssistanceMinisterial visitsFarm clean up help offered Disaster Relief AssistanceThe Queensland and Federal Governments have activated the first steps in Disaster Recovery Assistance for Far Northern growers affected by last week’s cyclonic storm.Financial assistance will be provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster…