Amy Spear | Australian Banana Growers

Reporting workforce issues drives action

ABGC continues to work with government, regulatory and enforcement agencies to address workforce issues, supporting a fair and reliable workforce for growers and reinforcing the industry’s commitment to worker safety and wellbeing. One of the strongest messages ABGC is hearing from these agencies is simply…

Banana imports remain on national agenda

The potential importation of fresh Cavendish bananas continues to attract attention in Federal Parliament, with Member for Kennedy Bob Katter tabling a motion that calls for greater protection of Australia’s agricultural sector.The motion argues that Australia’s farmers operate with high input costs and comparatively low…

IMPORTS CONCERNS HIGHLIGHTED IN PAPER FEEDBACK

ABGC was one of six stakeholders that provided feedback to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) on the issues paper.The issues paper closed for feedback on 16 July, and provided high-level background on the assessment, key plant/pest groups to be considered and steps going…

1080 baiting program – subsidies still available!

The ABGC-led 1080 baiting program for feral pigs has delivered immediate impact, with 29 feral pigs humanely destroyed on the first property to participate in the program. Feral pigs are a recognised vector for the spread of Panama TR4 and remain a significant biosecurity risk…

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New dashboard to help identify shared investment opportunities across horticulture

Hort Innovation has unveiled a new Horticulture Investment Roadmap Dashboard that will make it easier for growers, peak industry bodies and industry stakeholders to see how levy investments align with industry priorities and identify opportunities for greater collaboration across horticulture.The Dashboard – which is part…

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Labelling your bananas for interstate markets

Information provided by Biosecurity QueenslandIf you send bananas to markets in other Australian states, it’s important that your packages are labelled correctly. Good labelling helps your product move smoothly through the supply chain and can prevent delays, extra costs, or compliance issues.Please make sure all…

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…