Category: Growers’ e-Bulletin

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…

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…

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…

7 February, 2022ContentHave your say on the future of TR4 managementAustralian Agriculture Visa updated fact sheetNew infestation of Parthenium weed discovered in Utchee Creek areaSediment management workshops on offerGrower survey on Black Soldier fly technologyTR4 Compliance Strategy reviewedRevamped on-farm biosecurity website  Have your say on…

22 January, 2022ContentFacemasks in packing sheds – Queensland Health adviceCOVID-19 WebinarFeral pig baiting program restartsWeekly Wholesale Market Price ReportAgChemical updateHort Innovation to roll out new Australian Bananas advertising  Facemasks in packing sheds – Queensland Health adviceThe ABGC sought formal advice from Queensland Health regarding the…

14 January, 2022ContentNotification process for employers of critical workersABGC Job Opportunity Notification process for employers of critical workersA notification process has been developed for employers of critical workers who can can resume work while classified as close contacts, subject to strict health criteria.Front line workers in…

 10 January, 2022 Rule change to ensure critical work goes aheadLatest COVID-19 updates  Federal Opposition Leader tours FNQ Rule change to ensure critical work goes aheadThe Queensland Government has announced that critical workers will be able to provide essential services while they are classified close…