BMP News | Australian Banana Growers

FROM THE FIELD: Concrete mats prove their worth in the tropics

When BMP Extension Officer, Stephanie Ruiz, first spotted concrete erosion mats at the Rotary FNQ Field Days in Mareeba, she saw something the banana industry hadn’t tried before, a product well-proven in civil construction, never tested on tropical banana farms. That observation sparked a trial documented across…

Cassowary coast: Free nutrient management plans

Calling Cassowary Coast Banana Growers!Get your FREE Nutrient Management Plan with expert agronomic advice, tailored farm support, and soil & leaf testing.Contact Nisha: 0419 859 [email protected]

Soil Testing Helping Hill60 Plantation Improve Crop Health

Understanding what’s happening in the soil is helping Navpreet and Gursharan from Hill60 Plantation at El Arish grow stronger, healthier banana crops. After planting a new block, the growers began noticing signs that something wasn’t right. Leaves were yellowing, necrosis was appearing on the edges and plant growth across the…

Final round of Banana Best Practice Fund sees strong grower participation

The final round of the Banana Best Practice Fund has officially closed, with high demand and strong grower participation underscoring the industry’s commitment to protecting the Reef and improving on-farm sustainability. Delivered by the Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) under the Banana Best Management Practice…

Banana BMP Team contributes technical input to Reef regulations review

In 2025, a statutory review was conducted into the regulated standards under the Reef protection regulations. The review examined whether the standards and supporting materials are clear, practical to comply with, evidence-based and fit for purpose. As part of the consultation process, the Australian Banana Growers’…

Banana growers invited to Soil Health Workshops in March 2026

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) is inviting growers across Far North Queensland to take part in a series of practical soil health workshops this March, delivered by well-known regenerative agriculture specialist Simon Mattsson, from Soil, Land and Food. Sessions will be held on the 18 & 19 of March 2026 at the South…

APPLICATIONS OPEN: BANANA BMP’S BEST PRACTICE FUND

Delivered by ABGC to support growers to achieve productivity and environmental stewardship. Funded by the Queensland Government’s Queensland Reef Water Quality Program for improved water quality outcomes. The Banana BMP’s Best Practice Fund supports projects that reduce nutrient, pesticide and sediment runoff from banana farms.…