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NT freckle freedom welcomed by ABGC

You can read the NT Government’s media release here and the Federal Government’s media release here. The Australian Banana Growers’ Council has today welcomed news that Australia has fought the freckle fight – and won. The National Proof of Freedom from Banana Freckle disease marks a significant…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – February 1, 2019

1 February, 2019 Content Freckle freedom declared Don’t take a risk with bits and suckersDepartures and ArrivalsCongress abstract submissions Dump old chemicals safely Flooding and biosecurity Churchill Fellowships Freckle freedom declared The Northern Territory has officially been declared banana freckle free, with the proof of freedom handed down today. The news…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – January 18, 2019

18 January, 2019 Content Report trespassing New year…new startJob Alert: BMP CoordinatorHort Innovation’s Strategic PlanNew Marketing ManagerNSW Disaster Declaration Callout for industry’s futureEarly bird Congress registration Sigatoka success report Report trespassing Growers are encouraged to report any trespassing on their property to Crime Stoppers or local police – not only…

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No permission, no entry to banana farms

People entering North Queensland banana farms without permission are again being warned they not only risk a significant fine or jail time, but also put the region’s multi-million-dollar banana industry in jeopardy. The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has reiterated concerns over illegal entry after…

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Cassowaries benefit from feral pig fight

A reduction in feral pig numbers in the Cassowary Coast is contributing to a rise in the region’s iconic, namesake bird. The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) is leading a coordinated feral pig management effort, which involves aerial shooting, as well as ground shooting, baiting,…

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Changing of the banana guard

Louis Lardi is hanging up his yellow hat. One of the banana industry’s most recognisable faces is retiring this week, after eight years and more than 300,000 kilometres spent traversing North Queensland farms. Australian Banana Growers’ Council Yellow Sigatoka Liaison Officer, Louis Lardi, will hang…

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Registrations open for Congress on the Coast 2019!

Registrations are open for the 2019 Australian Banana Industry Congress to be held at Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast from May 22-24 – with big savings for those who book early! Log on to the Congress website at www.bananacongress.org.au to take advantage of great ‘early bird’ rates, offering…

NT freckle freedom welcomed by ABGC

Growers’ e-bulletin – February 1, 2019

Growers’ e-bulletin – January 18, 2019

No permission, no entry to banana farms

Cassowaries benefit from feral pig fight

Changing of the banana guard

Registrations open for Congress on the Coast 2019!

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