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Suspected new case of Panama TR4

Queensland Government – Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Australian Banana Growers’ Council Media Release 5 February 2020 New case of suspected Panama TR4 A suspected new case of Panama disease tropical race 4 (Panama TR4) has been detected on a Tully Valley banana farm in…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – July 23, 2018

No Images? Click here 23 July, 2018 Content Additional plant detection confirmedBanana science on tourTully Show this week Additional detection confirmed The Australian Banana Growers’ Council has been advised that biological testing (VCG results) have confirmed that a Tully banana farm operating with Panama tropical race…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – July 18, 2018

No Images? Click here 18 July, 2018 Possible additional detection on TR4 farm The Australian Banana Growers’ Council has been advised that a Tully banana farm operating with Panama tropical race 4 (TR4) has had another suspect plant sent for testing for the disease. The suspect…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – July 17, 2018

No Images? Click here 17 July, 2018 Content Workplace safety workshopsPanama TR4 Ready launchCountry of Origin labelling Banana nutrition researchRecognition for Rum JungleHort MembershipRoadshow fast approaching WH&S workshops from tomorrow The Australian Banana Growers’ Council has organised two North Queensland meetings this week to discuss recent concerns around…

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Sediment Conservation Grants Available

Banana growers in the Wet Tropics are being urged to apply for a limited number of grants currently available for sediment conservation projects. Examples of sediment conservation projects include, but are not limited to: o Farm layout mapping with soil conservation plan, roads, headlands (e.g.…

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Australian Bananas Magazine – April 2018

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National recognition for banana biosecurity best practice

March 7, 2018 National recognition for banana biosecurity best practice The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has congratulated two Australian banana farming companies, who have received national honours for outstanding biosecurity practices. Mackay Farming Group (Queensland) and Rum Jungle Organics (Northern Territory) were presented…