Growers' e-Bulletin | Australian Banana Growers

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)…

Supply Chain Engagement Update: In Store Education Begins

1000 Woolworths, Coles stores brushing up on bananas The banana in store education and merchandising program is under way across a combined 1000 Coles and Woolworths supermarkets around Australia.The program is an investment funded by Banana Marketing and R&D levies aimed at improving the quality…

Growers’ e-bulletin – 21 June, 2023

ContentABGC Board Meeting outcomesCassowary Coast: Free nutrient management plansPanama TR4 updates Check your fertilizer labelsCongress Supporter: CelciusPro TR4 transition, benchmarking discussed at ABGC Board MeetingRising cost of production, benchmarking and the TR4 Transition to Industry Management were high on the agenda for an Australian Banana Growers’…

Growers’ e-bulletin – 11 May, 2023

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

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Growers e-bulletin – 1 March, 2023

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…