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Growers’ e-bulletin – 24 May, 2022

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,…

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Grower’s e-bulletin – 18 May, 2022

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…

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Growers e-bulletin – April 21, 2022

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…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – 11 April, 2022

Content#nana4afarmer social media campaignEarly destruction of Panama TR4 infected plants on infested propertiesTR4 research projects given green lightTribute to NSW banana industry veteranBanana Women’s Network returnsProtect your farm at the front gate #nana4afarmer social media campaignThe Australian Banana Growers’ Council has launched a new social…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – 24 March, 2022

24 March, 2022 ContentRising input costs impacting growersCheck in with market agentsVolunteers needed for Feast of the Senses banana stall – Sunday 27 March, 2022Panama TR4 Program Management Board meeting reportFree sediment management workshops for FNQ growersAgMove subsidies availableNematode trial support on offer in FNQ2023 Nuffield…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – 2 March, 2022

2 March, 2022ContentUpdate on Brisbane Markets following major floodingGrower meetings to discuss Panama TR4 Program transition ABGC Board meeting outcomesClean Up Australia DayFacemasks in Western Australian packing sheds Update on Brisbane Markets following major floodingAfter a major clean up overnight, the Brisbane Markets opened this morning…

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Growers’ e-bulletin – 17 February, 2022

17 February, 2022ContentDiscussion paper prepares growers for ABGC’s new TR4 program TR4 Program seeks feedback on new website and e-learning trialGrower feedback sought on compliance visitsNew Australian Bananas campaign liveManaging footwear on-farm Discussion paper prepares growers for ABGC’s new TR4 programIn June 2023, the Queensland Government’s…

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