Amy Spear | Australian Banana Growers

Inside the DAFF Review

Australia’s banana growers are facing one of the most significant biosecurity challenges in decades. DAFF’s current review of quarantine arrangements—triggered by renewed pressure from the Philippines to permit banana imports—has the potential to reshape the future of the industry. The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC)…

ABGC launches coordinated fight against import threat

Australia’s banana industry has spent decades building a world-class, reliable domestic supply, backed by robust biosecurity. So when the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) announced its long-anticipated review of market access for Philippine banana imports at the request of the Philippines Government, the…

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Banana imports timeline

1995The Philippines seeks access for Cavendish bananas 1999The Philippines prioritises request 2000The Import Risk Analysis (IRA) formally commences 2003WTO dispute lodged (remains dormant) 2008The IRA report is completed Download the Government's fact sheet The full report is available on DAFF’s ‘Bananas from the Philippines‘ page. …

Growers’ e-bulletin – 9 December, 2025

NEWS | UPDATES Latest Australian Bananas Magazine We’re bringing back the BIFF Grower Support (Biosecurity) Program UpdateStay alert for mites and monitor them closely!Bunchy Top Project Job OpportunityEVENTS | GRANTS | OPPORTUNITIESDecember CCBGA MeetingNFF Wellbeing Survey for FarmersABGC during the Holiday Season Click to read

Growers’ e-bulletin – 21 November, 2025

NEWS | UPDATES National Agriculture Day Banana Imports Fighting FundDAFF in CarnarvonABGC Board Meeting and AGMHortIQ banana insightsKeep your eyes peeled for diseaseEVENTS | GRANTS | OPPORTUNITIESNew ABGC Member benefitsHort Innovation AGMUpcoming webinars Disaster grant reminders NEWS | UPDATES National Agriculture Day A note from…

National Agriculture Day

National Agriculture Day offers a chance for all Australians to stand with the land – something the peak industry body for banana growers hopes will extend well beyond 24 hours. CEO of the Australian Banana Growers’ Council, Leanne Erakovic, said farmers across the country work tirelessly…

Growers’ e-bulletin – 20 October 2025

NEWS | UPDATES Imports info: protecting the Australian banana industryPALM scheme update for growersPutting banana freckle in the conversationChemical updateEVENTS | OPPORTUNITIESABGC job opportunity: BMP Extension OfficerMeet Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) Leadership TeamFarming and Ag Women’s Leadership Scholarships2026 Awards for Excellence in Women’s Leadership NEWS…