Category: Growers’ e-Bulletin

11 May, 2023 ContentFederal BudgetIn-store banana merchandising & education programUpdate on chemical reviewsNew video: Bunchy Top TipsFNQ Soil to Food ConferenceABGC job vacancy Banana Congress 2023 Federal BudgetThe Federal Government has released its 2023/24 Federal Budget, addressing some key areas of concern for agriculture, but unfortunately falling short…

1 March, 2023 ContentABGC Board Meeting outcomes(including TR4 Transition and Supply Chain Engagement update)Applications open for Best Practice FundNew video showcasing Bunchy Top tips & tools21/22 Horticulture Statistics Handbook now availableTR4 Board MeetingNew Psychosocial Hazards Code of PracticeFarm resilience and BOM weather toolsFarmer wellbeing survey Banana Congress supporters ABGC Board…

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!Registration for the Australian Banana Industry Congress 2023 is now open! Don’t miss out on being part of the industry’s premier event and all it has to offer.After a couple of years unlike any other in living memory, now more than ever, Banana…

Growers’ e-bulletin – 18 January, 2023 ContentThe Champion Banana TR4 board meetingsABGC seeking Extension OfficerFuture Farming Award nominations openBanana Congress 2023 The Champion BananaAustralian Bananas go Back to School with Jana PittmanIt’s tough to get back into routine after the holiday season – whether it’s for school or…

4 November, 2022 A friendly reminder that the ABGC’s AGM will be held next Wednesday (9 November) at 5.30pm, at Tully and District Senior Citizens Club, 19 Blackman Street, Tully. The evening will include a panel discussion on banana marketing and markets, taking a close look at…

 24 October, 2022Farm Business Resilience WorkshopA reminder that Growcom will be hosting a Farm Business Resilience workshop in Innisfail this Friday, 28 October.Starting at 12.30pm with a light lunch at Brothers Leagues Club, Innisfail, the workshop will feature an introduction to Farm Business Resilience Planning…

19 October, 2022Weather alert downgraded for NQThe Bureau of Meteorology (the Bureau) has downgraded a weather alert issued earlier this week for North Queensland banana growing areas. New advice is as follows, current for Wednesday (19 October 2022):Thunderstorms are possible over inland parts of northern…