Category: Growers’ e-Bulletin

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…