Category: Growers’ e-Bulletin

Image: The ABGC was part of the Pasifika Celebration in Innisfail over the weekend, recognising the valuable contribution the community makes to the banana industry and sharing important information.   In this editionLatest imports newsABGC board meeting outcomesKey findings in banana sales to 19 AprilAPVMA updatesGreat turnout…

Image: Australian Banana Growers’ Council chair, Leon Collins, and CEO, Leanne Erakovic, representing the industry at Hort Connections 2026.In this editionNo Imports fight continuesFNQ field walk – nutrient rate trialsKey findings in banana sales to 19 AprilFarewell Stewart LindsayProtecting workers and the industryCompliance unit in…

David Ruiz, General Manager of Bananas at Rock Ridge Farming, pictured in the latest Australian Bananas magazine. Read more about the business, and David’s 26 years as part of it, here: page 12-14.  In this edition Peeling back the story on growthLeading the No Imports chargeABGC…

In this editionRaising industry concerns on fuel, fert & moreMaking bodies sing at Sydney Easter ShowTake a look at the robotic dehander prototypePests and diseases shed poster Strong participation in final BMP roundDrone fine sparks reminder to operatorsConsultation on safety of quad bikesTackling fruit fungal issuesEvents,…

In this edition Fuel and freight in focusInformation and support for growersTackling fruit fungal issuesResearch to maximise every bananaNew ABGC resources for growersBMP team contributes to regs reviewCoffs attempts banana formation recordEvents, grants and opportunities Read the e-bulletin

In this editionABGC advocating for youThoughts with Carnarvon growersImports update: Philippines technical visit Members: fuel, fertiliser and freight Digging into soil healthTR4 updateIndustry looking for R&D ManagerNew resources for growersEvents, reminders and opportunities Read the e-bulletin