Category: Banana Feature

Shed talks and key resourcesAs the cooler months settle in and the pace of daily work eases slightly, now is the ideal time to bring the team together for some shed talks. This is a great opportunity to strengthen your farm’s biosecurity by focusing on…

 Pictured above: Sales performance insights – 52 weeks to 22 Feb vs one year ago (YA)Solid growth, but losing momentum vs fruitIn the latest 52 weeks to February 22nd, bananas registered positive retail sales growth when compared to the same time one year ago (dollar…

Figure 1: The banana post-entry quarantine process. Keeping exotic banana pests and pathogens out of Australia is crucial for protecting farms and the wider industry. That’s why every imported banana plant goes through strict PEQ screening, including tissue culture, greenhouse checks and diagnostic testing (Figure…

Bunch pest management - top tips Industry funded action on crop protection What it takes to bring a new chemical to market When it comes to bringing a new chemical to market, ABGC plays an important role in advocating for the banana industry. However, there…

This story is part of a feature on crop protection in the latest edition of Australian Bananas magazine. Read more via the links below.  1 A novel product needs to be identified that has the potential to be efficacious and safe for use on bananas.…

The role of the ABGC in new chemicals Industry funded action on crop protection What it takes to bring a new chemical to market Bagging practices can influence bunch pest control. Image credit: QLD DPI Testing changes on a small scale is crucial for understanding…

This story is part of a feature on crop protection in the latest Australian Bananas magazine. Click to read the other stories.  Bunch pest management - top tips The role of the ABGC in new chemicals What it takes to bring a new chemical to…