Author: Amy Spear
Growers’ e-bulletin – February 20, 2019
20 February, 2019 Content Reporting plant material movement Shape the banana industryYour say on leviesWin your way to CongressJoin NextGen in 2019Disposing of chemicalsSpinetoram (SuccessNeo) updateBanana shelf life study BGA news from Mid North NSW Make the call about moving plant material Queensland growers concerned…
It’s what’s inside that counts!
Recent flooding across the north may affect the look of some banana stocks reaching supermarket shelves, however shoppers are being assured, the fruit inside still has the same great taste. Australian Banana Growers’ Council Chair Stephen Lowe said continuing wet weather in the coastal…
NT freckle freedom welcomed by ABGC
You can read the NT Government’s media release here and the Federal Government’s media release here. The Australian Banana Growers’ Council has today welcomed news that Australia has fought the freckle fight – and won. The National Proof of Freedom from Banana Freckle disease marks a significant…
Growers’ e-bulletin – February 1, 2019
1 February, 2019 Content Freckle freedom declared Don’t take a risk with bits and suckersDepartures and ArrivalsCongress abstract submissions Dump old chemicals safely Flooding and biosecurity Churchill Fellowships Freckle freedom declared The Northern Territory has officially been declared banana freckle free, with the proof of freedom handed down today. The news…
Growers’ e-bulletin – January 18, 2019
18 January, 2019 Content Report trespassing New year…new startJob Alert: BMP CoordinatorHort Innovation’s Strategic PlanNew Marketing ManagerNSW Disaster Declaration Callout for industry’s futureEarly bird Congress registration Sigatoka success report Report trespassing Growers are encouraged to report any trespassing on their property to Crime Stoppers or local police – not only…
No permission, no entry to banana farms
People entering North Queensland banana farms without permission are again being warned they not only risk a significant fine or jail time, but also put the region’s multi-million-dollar banana industry in jeopardy. The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has reiterated concerns over illegal entry after…