Amy Spear | Australian Banana Growers

Banana industry mobilises as import risk assessment continues

Australia’s banana growers are putting their money where their mouth is in 2026, signing up to make voluntary contributions to the Banana Imports Fighting Fund (BIFF) as the industry continues its biosecurity battle. The Federal Government is currently conducting an import risk assessment following a…

Growers e-bulletin – 13 February 2026

In this editionBanana Imports Fighting Fund – what contributions are fundingTenth TR4 detection in Tully ValleyBMP Nutrient Management WorkshopsBanana Fund Strategic Investment Plan: What do you want your levies invested in? Swimming start to the year for Australian BananasGrowers talk audits at Members’ webinarNFF Horticulture Council welcomes review of…

Growers’ e-bulletin – 19 January 2026

In this edition BIFF makes cents – just divide by 2Members-only webinar to demystify auditsDive into the Banana Swim PassVale Senator Ron BoswellProtect workers, protect industryHelping your team separate rubbishExtreme weather resources Click here to read

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Links and resources for extreme weather

We know that you know what you’re doing when it comes to wet weather in Far North Queensland. But with more rain and wind forecast, here are some quick links and resources so you’ve got them top-of-mind (or inbox) – just in case you need them. ABGC will monitor the situation and take action if needed. Stay…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – 19 December, 2025

NEWS | UPDATESBanana imports: what you can do nowBack-To-School Australian Bananas campaignOver 100 feral pigs culled in co-ordinated shoot Be prepared for extreme weatherDon’t start 2026 on the sidelinesProtecting workers and industryManaging MitesGrower Support (Biosecurity) 2025 wrapEducating your team on rubbishEVENTS | GRANTS | OPPORTUNITIESBMP Grants ABGC…

A swimming start to 2026

Australian Bananas is proud to welcome Australian swimming superstar Ariarne Titmus as the ambassador for its fresh, high-energy Back-to-School Swim Pass campaign. Just as a banana became a gym pass on National Banana Day, this summer Australian Bananas is turning a banana into a Swim…

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)…