Amy Spear | Australian Banana Growers

Mixed cropping and TR4

By Deanna Belbin Growers that undertake mixed cropping on their properties are reminded that biosecurity measures should be followed for all cropping areas. Minimising the risk of spread of all pests, diseases and weeds specific to each crop is not only sound farm management, but also part of your general biosecurity…

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New QBAN signed off

THE new project to update and transition the QBAN (Quality Approved Banana Nursery) from a state government regulated scheme to an industry-run scheme has begun. Having access to clean planting material is crucial for reducing the spread of both exotic and endemic diseases such as TR4 and Bunchy top virus.…

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New improved plant protection program takes shape

Hort Innovation signed off on a new five-year plant protection program for the banana industry earlier this year. This improved program sees the Queensland’s Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) and the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) take the lead on different areas of the project. This project,…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – December 1, 2017

1 December, 2017 Content Cassowary Coast meetingFans love Bananas on FacebookProgress on Levy PaymentsFamiliar face on PHA boardBiosecurity supportNew video of Top End tourReef Alliance Awards winnersResearch: less run off and more profitGlobal movement for ReefFunding for women in farming Growers invited to Cassowary Coast meeting…

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Growers’ efforts celebrated at Reef Alliance Awards

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council has congratulated two Far Northern banana farming families, recognised at the Reef Alliance Awards ceremony in Townsville last night (November 22). The tireless work of Boogan banana growers Frank and Dianne Sciacca has been acknowledged with the 2017 Prince of…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – November 17, 2017

17 November, 2017 Content TR4 updateOmethoate permit extensionLNP feral pig funding promiseMarketing: travellers go bananasLand use in Nambucca ShireCelebrating AgDayNSW North Coast storm damage contactsReef grants closing soonRun off research resultsReef Awards finalistsMeet the Mippers Update on second farm found with TR4 The results of Biosecurity…