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Workers offered to storm-damaged property owners to clean up paddocks

The Opal Packaging Company would like to help growers severely affected by this week’s storm to clean up damaged plantations by offering some of its casual workers to assist in fields over the next few weeks to clear bunch covers, string etc. Opal…

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Banana growers call for urgent Government assistance

Australian banana growers who have lost up to 100 per cent of their crop to cyclonic winds are calling for urgent assistance from the Queensland and Federal Governments.In a devastating blow for growers already battling ongoing low prices and worker shortages, most Innisfail district banana…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – Cyclonic winds hit FNQ farms

Cyclonic winds hit FNQ farmsMarch 2, 2020The Australian Banana Growers’ Council has been contacting Far Northern growers and assisting the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries to make an assessment on crop losses caused by cyclonic winds. While TC Niran has not crossed the coast, winds…

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Growers assessing damage after cyclonic winds hit Far North QLD

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council is today working with growers and authorities to assess damage caused by a tropical low yesterday (March 1) that has since developed into Tropical Cyclone Niran. While TC Niran has not crossed the coast, the cyclonic winds have wreaked havoc…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – February 23,

23 February, 2021ContentStay up-to-date on workforce issuesRegister crop losses ABGC Board MeetingCoffs Bypass – Panama PresentationNSW NextGen MeetingsNSW soil and nutrient workshops Simple tips to protect your farmCongress Call for Abstracts Workforce issues homepage & new recruitment numbersThe Australian Banana Growers’ Council has set up a new landing page for…

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Requirements to participate in PLS and SWP

This document outlines the current requirements to participate in the Pacific Labour Scheme and Seasonal Worker Programme in Queensland. These requirements are current as of February 8, 2021. Please check COVID19.qld.gov.au and the ABGC’s website for updates. Download PDF

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Growers’ e-bulletin – February 9, 2021

February 9, 2021ContentCongress registrations open this FridayLabour shortage updateHear from growers about soil conservationOn-farm innovation opportunity for WA growersGascoyne River floodingCongress Major Sponsor: Mackays Marketing Set Your Alarm: Congress registrations open this Friday!After a year unlike any other in living memory, the Australian Banana Growers’ Council…