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Growers’ e-Bulletin – 20 January 2017

[abgc_ebulletin_header id=”2153″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”center”] [abgc_ebulletin_title title=”Banana advertising bonanza!” tag_type=”h4″ show_hr=”false”] Bananas will be back in the spotlight next month when the latest marketing burst by Australian Bananas kicks off on February 19. The campaign will include nation-wide advertising on television (including…

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Growers’ e-Bulletin – 23 December 2016

Dear Members, I would like to thank you for your support in 2016. ABGC has achieved significant progress in terms of containing the spread of Panama TR4, through growers banding together strongly as an industry. After lengthy negotiations, ABGC’s purchase of the Tully farm containing…

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Growers’ e-Bulletin – 16 December 2016

[abgc_ebulletin_header id=”2153″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”center”] [abgc_ebulletin_title title=”Grower input required for Levy Investments” tag_type=”h4″ show_hr=”false”] Horticulture Innovation Australia (HIA) is looking for growers’ input into its new Banana Industry Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) currently being updated for 2017-2022. HIA’s website notes the most…

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Growers’ e-Bulletin – 25 November 2016

[abgc_ebulletin_header id=”2153″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”center”] [abgc_ebulletin_title title=”Doug Phillips receives state recognition” tag_type=”h4″ show_hr=”false”] Well-deserved recognition for ABGC Chairman Doug Phillips this week, acknowledged for his outstanding contribution to the banana industry at a Queensland agriculture conference. Addressing the AgFuture Awards presentation in…

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Growers’ e-Bulletin – 28 October 2016

[abgc_ebulletin_header id=”2153″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”center”] [abgc_ebulletin_title title=”Tully TR4 destruction to begin next week” tag_type=”h4″ show_hr=”false”] The ABGC would like to advise that destruction of banana plants on the Panama Tropical Race 4 infested property at Tully will begin on Monday. All plants…

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Growers’ e-Bulletin – 14 October 2016

[abgc_ebulletin_header id=”2153″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”center”] [abgc_ebulletin_title title=”Are you Banana BMP ready?” tag_type=”h4″ show_hr=”false”] When was the last time you updated your Banana BMP? If you cannot remember, there are three important reasons why you should revisit your Banana Best Management Practices (BMP);…

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Growers’ e-Bulletin – 9 September 2016

[abgc_ebulletin_header id=”2153″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”center”] [abgc_ebulletin_title title=”ABGC Board issues on the radar” tag_type=”h4″ show_hr=”false”] The recent ABGC Board meeting focused on a range of matters, including the following : 1. Containment and Management of TR4 The Board discussed actions required to ensure…