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Banana growers urge Queensland Government to reconsider regulation

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has warned the Queensland Government that proposed additional reef regulations for land already owned by growers could have devastating impacts for the $600m industry. The proposal would classify new horticultural development – on both current and future banana farms…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – July 11, 2019

July 11, 2019 Content Cassowary Coast banana wasteInnisfail Show 2019 Last chance: NSW & SEQ NextGen tripRebates for proposed minimum standards adviceTR4 training for essential servicesBanana levy reducedHort Innovation’s new strategy Fresh Produce Safety Centre guidelines Banana waste in Cassowary Coast council area Cassowary Coast…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – June 26, 2019

June 26, 2019 Content ABGC Board Meeting Opportunities for NSW/SEQ growersBanana farm wasteSupermarket funding availableSouth Johnstone field walk wrap The Lowdown: ABGC June Board Meeting The ABGC Board met in Brisbane last week and discussed a range of significant issues facing industry. Among them…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – June 18, 2019

June 18, 2019 Content South Johnstone variety trial tour Duranbah trial site visitNSW NextGen go northBanana levy reduction soonReport biosecurity concerns in NSWFast track your NSW farm business REMINDER: Take a walk on the trial side! Far north Queensland growers – are you interested…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – June 5, 2019

June 5, 2019 Content SJ variety trial tour Water sampling results Celebrating a great Congress! Take a walk on the trial side! Are you interested in seeing and hearing first-hand about the progress of newly imported varieties being trialled at the DAF South Johnstone…

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Banana industry recognises best of the bunch

The Australian banana industry tonight recognised some of its brightest stars, with five people receiving an Award of Honour at the Banana Ball. The Awards of Honour, handed out as part of the biennial Banana Congress, are given to those who have made a significant…

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Banana Congress 2019 begins on the Coast

The people who produce the nation’s favourite golden fruit have descended – fittingly – on the Gold Coast for the Australian Banana Industry Congress 2019. The industry’s premier, biennial event is a unique chance for growers and stakeholders to gather under one roof and discuss…

Banana growers urge Queensland Government to reconsider regulation

Growers’ e-bulletin – July 11, 2019

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Banana industry recognises best of the bunch

Banana Congress 2019 begins on the Coast

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