Amy Spear | Australian Banana Growers

Growers’ e-bulletin – 24 May, 2024

NEWS | UPDATESABGC Board MeetingTr4 Program update, Code of Practice consultation & CCRC meetingChemical update – chlorpyrifos and sulfur dustDisaster assistance updatePalm scheme reminderBanana rep in Ag Leadership programFallow management callout#ABGCatWorkR&D LATESTPodcast: Banana plan to tackle wasteData analytics to help your businessVirtual tour: field trials…

Proposed changes to TR4 Destruction Zones

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council, on behalf of industry, is proposing changes to the Panama TR4 Code of Practice, to allow for smaller destruction zones. The changes proposed continue to protect industry while offering a more workable solution to those currently farming with the disease. …

Preparing to manage bunch pests without chlorpyrifos

Tegan Cavallaro, Ingrid Jenkins & Sarah Williams | Queensland Department of Agriculture and FisheriesThe Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has proposed that all uses of products containing chlorpyrifos in bananas be cancelled (except for impregnated bunch covers). Growers should start planning for how…

Growers e-bulletin – 9 May, 2024

NEWS | UPDATESTR4 Program updateChemical updatePALM scheme reminder#ABGCatWork R&D LATESTData analytics to help your businessTackling crown end rot Yellow Sigatoka resourcesBanana Food Waste Action PlanADVOCACYABGC’s recent actionEVENTS | GRANTS | OPPORTUNITIESNSW grower field day @ Tropical Fruit WorldNuffield Australia Scholarships Have your say on on-farm electrical issuesFood safety…

Ground rules keeping growers a cut above

Living groundcover reduces runoff by minimising the impact of rainfall and increasing the amount of water taken up by the soil. This reduces erosion and losses from your farm.Ground cover can also contribute to improved soil biology and soil health. This means improved nutrient cycling…

Embracing nutrient planning across generations

The Zecchinati family has been in the business of banana farming for over three decades. Now, Michael and Belinda Zecchinati are helping their daughter, Kayla, step up into the business.After attending one of ABGC’s past Nutrient Management workshops, the couple was eager for Kayla to…

Saving soil with better farm planning

New soils form at a rate of about 1cm per century so there is no level of ‘tolerable soil loss’ given the time it takes to replace. Pictured: A new block layout prepared for a banana grower in Innisfail area. A wise banana grower once…