Category: Growers’ e-Bulletin

Field walk at South Johnstone (QLD)Banana growers and industry stakeholders are invited to attend a field walk at South Johnstone Research Facility on the 22 September 2023. Come along to see and hear about the latest variety trials, research on bunch pest management and the…

CONTENTSABGC Board UpdatesTR4: BQ consent letter comingSupport a good cause with signed Slater merchNSW Roadshows next week!Be part of National Banana DayHave your say on biosecurity protection levyIn the newsBOM updates ABGC Board UpdateTR4, Supply Chain Engagement & Director NominationsABGC Directors and senior staff held…

There’s just one week until the Mini Banana Roadshows kick off in New South Wales, with Coffs Harbour first up on 5 September.Hosted by the National Banana Development and Extension Program, the roadshows will cover the latest research relevant to subtropical growing conditions. Topics include:Banana…

Silent auction and raffle now on! Two Australian icons – bananas and Billy Slater – have come together to support a good cause: rural mental health. Don’t miss your chance to own an Australian Bananas cap and t-shirt, signed by Queensland Maroons coach, legendary fullback and banana…

The National Banana Development and Extension Program is hosting mini roadshows in Coffs Harbour and Murwillumbah next month.Come along for lunch, and stay to catch up on the latest research relevant to subtropical growing conditions including:Banana weevil borer managementChemical resistance fundamentalsMite managementLady Finger varietiesPre-commercialisation trials…

Help find solutions to waste Growers are passionate about reducing waste in the banana industry. After all, no one wants to discard fruit they’ve spent the better part of a year growing.  But in order to find more effective and efficient solutions, researchers are trying…