Category: Growers’ e-Bulletin

The permit allowing banana growers to use chlorpyrifos (e.g. Strikeout) mixed with talc to control bunch pests has been extended until 31 July 2024, pending the outcome of an ongoing review.The permit (PER1420) was due to expire in September this year. Conditions of use and permit details can…

The ABGC would like to advise that a new detection of Panama TR4 has been found on a banana farm in the Tully Valley. Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) today notified that samples taken from suspect plants had returned positive PCR results.As these are the first plants taken…

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) invites you to attend a meeting to discuss banana marketing and market issues with executives from Hort Innovation’s Marketing team.Jane Smith (General Manager Marketing) will explain the changes to the Marketing Program for bananas and Gillian Reilly (Head of Consumer Marketing)…

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council has been notified by the Northern Territory government of a confirmed detection of Banana Freckle on a rural residential property in the NT.The NT Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade has advised that a single sample has confirmed the detection…

Content Outcomes from ABGC board meeting Free nutrient management workshops for FNQ growersFNQ Mini RoadshowsTips for tax timeABGC CEO announces retirement  Outcomes from ABGC Board meeting ABGC Directors and senior staff held their quarterly board meeting at Coolangatta (Gold Coast) last week. While in the region,…

ContentsABGC Federal Election prioritiesMinimise your carbon footprintNQ mini roadshows to focus on pest and disease managementFunding for land conservationBanana Women’s Network revitalised  ABGC Federal Election prioritiesThe Australian Banana Growers’ Council has outlined the industry’s priorities to key MPs ahead of the Federal Election on Saturday.In the…

Weather alert for FNQ growers The Bureau of Meteorology has advised growers in the Cassowary Coast region of significant weather activity expected over coming days. Latest information provided to ABGC, current at 11am: • Heavy to locally intense rainfall is forecast between Cairns and Rollingstone from this…