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Growers’ e-bulletin – 9 October, 2026

Image above: Thanks to everyone who jumped on the Australian Bananas bandwagon yesterday and helped us celebrate National Banana Day! Pictured: Tweak Fitness in Tully National Banana Day Australian Bananas (Hort Innovation) brought back the Banana Gym Pass this week (Wed October 7), a fun national…

Stronger action on modern slavery in imported goods needed

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has welcomed calls for stronger measures to prevent goods linked to modern slavery from entering Australia, saying consistent standards are essential for fair competition and responsible supply chains.Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter MP raised the issue in Federal…

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Heritage, heart and the Horsford family

By Skye Orsmond, Senior Communications Officer “I’ve got three grandsons farming bananas.”John Horsford doesn’t hesitate when asked what makes him proud. The words come with a smile, but they also capture more than 60 years of hard work, resilience and family commitment. What began with…

Cassowary Coast Feral Pig Aerial Culling Program

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is planning an aerial feral pig control program for late October to early November, and ABGC is working closely with Council to help banana growers participate. Feral pigs are a significant environmental pest. They also pose a biosecurity risk by moving soil…

New Dashboard gives growers clearer view of levy investments

Banana growers can now explore their industry’s investment priorities, current projects and future opportunities through a new digital tool launched by Hort Innovation.Hort Innovation has launched new Horticulture Investment Roadmaps and a digital Dashboard, designed to provide growers with a clearer view of the priorities…

Annual General Meeting 2026

The 2026 Australian Banana Growers’ Council AGM is coming up, details as follows:Location: Tully Civic Centre – 38-40 Bryant St, Tully Qld 4854Time & Date: 5.30pm (Queensland time) on Wednesday 11th November 2026.Please RSVP for your attendance here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/PNkSkGqRmM If not attending in person, members can…