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NSW growers connect with the National Banana Development and Extension Team

The National Banana Development and Extension Team recently travelled to New South Wales, with a strong turnout of growers and industry stakeholders attending a local meet-and-greet session in Coffs Harbour. The team extends its thanks to everyone who joined the discussion and shared their valuable…

Growers unite around key industry challenges

More than 70 banana growers and Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) affiliate members came together in Innisfail last week to discuss two of the most significant issues facing the industry: Panama disease Tropical Race 4 (Panama TR4) and the Australian Government’s review of biosecurity requirements…

Grower forum – TR4 and imports

Banana growers and affiliate members are invited to join ABGC for an important industry update and Q&A in Innisfail (in-person only) at 5.30pm on Wednesday 2nd September 2026.TR4 and the current biosecurity assessment for fresh banana imports from the Philippines are two of the biggest…

Reporting workforce issues drives action

ABGC continues to work with government, regulatory and enforcement agencies to address workforce issues, supporting a fair and reliable workforce for growers and reinforcing the industry’s commitment to worker safety and wellbeing. One of the strongest messages ABGC is hearing from these agencies is simply…

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New dashboard to help identify shared investment opportunities across horticulture

Hort Innovation has unveiled a new Horticulture Investment Roadmap Dashboard that will make it easier for growers, peak industry bodies and industry stakeholders to see how levy investments align with industry priorities and identify opportunities for greater collaboration across horticulture.The Dashboard – which is part…

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Labelling your bananas for interstate markets

Information provided by Biosecurity QueenslandIf you send bananas to markets in other Australian states, it’s important that your packages are labelled correctly. Good labelling helps your product move smoothly through the supply chain and can prevent delays, extra costs, or compliance issues.Please make sure all…

Fresh look for August magazine

Welcome to a new look edition of Australian Bananas magazine!We’re always striving to make sure the information shared on the pages of our industry magazine is engaging and enjoyable to read.This is the start of our next iteration – a fresh look to reflect our…