Growers' e-Bulletin

Tonight! #BananasUp4Fleg

Let’s get behind this!‘Raise a banana for Thomas Flegler’Tonight, in honour of outgoing Brisbane Broncos prop and Tully banana grower Thomas Flegler – who will captain the team for the first time – fans have been invited to bring a banana along and toss in…

Growers’ e-bulletin – 30 August, 2023

CONTENTSABGC Board UpdatesTR4: BQ consent letter comingSupport a good cause with signed Slater merchNSW Roadshows next week!Be part of National Banana DayHave your say on biosecurity protection levyIn the newsBOM updates ABGC Board UpdateTR4, Supply Chain Engagement & Director NominationsABGC Directors and senior staff held…

One week until banana roadshows arrive in NSW

There’s just one week until the Mini Banana Roadshows kick off in New South Wales, with Coffs Harbour first up on 5 September.Hosted by the National Banana Development and Extension Program, the roadshows will cover the latest research relevant to subtropical growing conditions. Topics include:Banana…

Slater-signed banana merch up-for-grabs in fundraiser

Silent auction and raffle now on! Two Australian icons – bananas and Billy Slater – have come together to support a good cause: rural mental health. Don’t miss your chance to own an Australian Bananas cap and t-shirt, signed by Queensland Maroons coach, legendary fullback and banana…

Banana roadshows coming to Coffs Harbour and Murwillumbah

The National Banana Development and Extension Program is hosting mini roadshows in Coffs Harbour and Murwillumbah next month.Come along for lunch, and stay to catch up on the latest research relevant to subtropical growing conditions including:Banana weevil borer managementChemical resistance fundamentalsMite managementLady Finger varietiesPre-commercialisation trials…

Growers’ e-bulletin – 9 August, 2023

Help find solutions to waste Growers are passionate about reducing waste in the banana industry. After all, no one wants to discard fruit they’ve spent the better part of a year growing. But in order to find more effective and efficient solutions, researchers are trying…

Growers’ e-bulletin – 6 July, 2023

ContentTR4 Program now led by industryPALM scheme updateAustralian Bananas advertising activities Join the ABGC’s extension teamHort Innovation Director vacanciesACCC webinars on Codes of ConductFrom farmer to reality tv fave? TR4 Program now led by industry Queensland’s ongoing management of Panama disease tropical race 4 (Panama TR4)…