Category: Banana Feature

Good for the environment Protects our land and waterways. Good for your business Prevents unnessary loss and fines. Good for community Maintains our social license to keep farming. Banana bunch covers are an essential crop protection tool used to maintain fruit quality and reduce pest…

Drone releasing predatory mites (Californicus) in a banana production system. Cassowary Coast Drones – operational setup outside farm biosecurity zone. Predatory mite carrier media (vermiculite, sawdust) deposits on foliage. DPI researchers have recently been exploring a new approach to managing spider mites by using drones…

The Far North Queensland family business behind the distinctive Red Tip Eco Banana is taking the point of difference into Japan, as Pacific Coast Eco Bananas builds its next major export opportunity.Founders Frank and Dianne Sciacca said the small red tip on the end of…

A new round of the Australian Government’s On Farm Connectivity Program is now open, with $10 million available to help eligible primary producers purchase connected farm equipment and technology.The program provides rebates of between $1,000 and $20,000 (excluding GST) towards eligible purchases made through an…

Banana Gym Pass is back! Bananas power Australia this National Banana DayOn Wednesday 7 October 2026, Australian Bananas (Hort Innovation) is bringing back the Banana Gym Pass, a fun national campaign that encourages Australians to get moving and enjoy the natural energy of bananas.For one…

The board of the Australian Banana Growers’ Council met in Mareeba recently, discussing key issues including crop protection (access to chemistries), Panama TR4 and the threat of imports.  New faces The meeting marked the first for the industry’s new R&D Manager, Dr Ben Callaghan, who is pictured…