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New magazine now online

The latest edition of Australian Bananas is now available to download. Lots to read including: A focus on crop protection – what’s happening now and where to next Pre-commercialisation trials in NSW Multi-rate nitrogen trial update Freeze drying as a value add Print copies will…

Delivering for consumers despite rising costs

Australian banana growers continue to supply a consistent, affordable source of fresh fruit for households nationwide, despite unrelenting cost pressures at the farm gate. The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) says growers are managing a wave of increases across transport, packaging, fuel, fertiliser and essential services,…

Fuel & Fert Key Developments for the Week

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Growers’ e-bulletin – 10 April, 2026

In this edition Fuel and freight in focusInformation and support for growersTackling fruit fungal issuesResearch to maximise every bananaNew ABGC resources for growersBMP team contributes to regs reviewCoffs attempts banana formation recordEvents, grants and opportunities Read the e-bulletin

Banana BMP Team contributes technical input to Reef regulations review

In 2025, a statutory review was conducted into the regulated standards under the Reef protection regulations. The review examined whether the standards and supporting materials are clear, practical to comply with, evidence-based and fit for purpose. As part of the consultation process, the Australian Banana Growers’…