Category: Growers’ e-Bulletin

September 14, 2021Changes within the Bunchy Top Control ZoneThe New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) has announced changes designed to reduce red tape around banana plants in the Bunchy Top Control Zone that will come into effect on October 1. While moving planting material within…

$75,000 TC Niran grants now availableBanana growers affected by Tropical Cyclone Niran in March can now access grants of up to $75,000.The grants are available to cover the costs of hiring or purchasing equipment/materials, clean-up, removal of debris, replacing fencing and other costs related to…

July 1, 2021ContentWorking Holiday Visa changesConcern over TC Niran grant delaysCOVID-19Update on chemicalsBanana Rust Thrips Service providers and Panama TR4Tweed BGA meetingBlack Soldier Fly tech surveyBunchy Top Project in the news Working Holiday Visa changesThe Australian Banana Growers’ Council has joined peak agricultural bodies from across the…

18 June, 2021ContentMinor use permit extended – MancozebIncrease to minimum wageWorkforce updates and announcements Minor use permit extended – MancozebThe minor use permit for Mancozeb (Tatodust) for use on banana bunches for the control of banana fruit speckle has been renewed until 2026. The permit is valid in NSW, NT, QLD and WA.…

3 June, 2021ContentLaw changes for casual employeesBunnings banana salesConsumer awareness posters Law changes for casual employeesChanges to the workplace entitlements and obligations for casual employees came into effect on March 27 this year, including the requirement to convert casuals to permanent employee status after 12 months.The…

June 2, 2021ContentBoard meetingBunnings bananasPosters educating consumersCongress socialsNew Bunchy Top VideoFNQ Field DayWhy Nuffield?Water fee waiver Key issues from ABGC board meetingABGC directors and senior staff met in Cairns last week for their quarterly board meeting.A raft of industry issues were discussed over the two days,…