Category: CEO Member Update

How do farming systems influence disease risk?The Queensland Department of Primary Industries invites growers, researchers, industry advisors and stakeholders to attend the next webinar in its Fusarium wilt TR4 knowledge-sharing series: Banana Systems Under Pressure.This webinar explores a critical question: How do farming systems influence…

The federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has today released key information relating to their ongoing assessment into importing fresh Cavendish bananas from the Philippines.  This includes: A high-level trip report on their technical visit to five farms in Davao del Norte, Bukidnon and Davao de Oro.  An Issues Paper, outlining…

Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) is pleased to welcome Hannah O’Kane to the team as our new Member Administrator Support Officer. Hannah joins ABGC with a strong passion for supporting people and building positive relationships. In her role, she will work closely with growers and industry…

01. What is your role within the industry (e.g. grower, COO, banana category manager)? I am the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of  Mackays Marketing, working closely with growers and supply chain partners to ensure efficient market access, strong commercial outcomes, and sustainable growth across the banana industry. 02. What…

The Fair Work Ombudsman has announced increases to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages following the Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review decision. The new rates will take effect from 1 July 2026 and apply across a range of industries, including horticulture businesses and employees…

This week, the Australian Banana Growers’ Council team and board members are in attendance at Hort Connections 2026 in Adelaide.Hort Connections is the Southern Hemisphere’s premier horticulture conference and trade show, showcasing industry innovations and cutting-edge research.While attending Hort Connections, ABGC is focused on strengthening…

Hort Innovation, the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture, is seeking applications for two Non-Executive Director vacancies on its Board for a four-year term.In line with the company’s constitution, two of the nine sitting Directors must retire at the end of their…