Category: Growers’ e-Bulletin

  18 August, 2017  Biosecurity a focus of latest banana benchmarking Hort Innovation has commissioned the next round of benchmarking in the Australian banana industry with a major focus on biosecurity investment and strategies employed by growers. The collection of data for the past two financial…

19 July, 2017 INDUSTRY UPDATE    TR4 INFORMATION The ABGC Board has committed to providing regular updates via email to the industry throughout the current round of testing of suspect plant material found on a Tully farm last week. In terms of ongoing on-farm biosecurity management, the…

No Images? Click here 2 June, 2017 ABGC board meeting The ABGC Board met in northern NSW last week. Highlights were the focus on TR4 management, banana marketing, reef regulations and a meeting with Tweed growers. TR4 Management Chair Stephen Lowe said the Board discussed ongoing biosecurity measures…

No Images? Click here Want to know more about the Australian Banana Industry Congress?   The ABIC 2017 registration brochure is your ‘one stop shop’ for everything you need to know! Download the registration brochure to find out about; – Speakers– The complete program– Social functions– Retail tours–…

News and updates from the ABGC No Images? Click here 17 May 2017 Come meet the Board! The Australian Banana Growers’ Council is inviting all northern NSW banana growers to join us for a meeting with the Board and senior staff next week. This occasion provides…

No Images? Click here 5 May 2017 Reserve your gumboots for Panama Open Day With only one week until the DAF South Johnstone Research Station opens its doors to showcase the latest Panama R & D, those planning to attend are urged to RSVP, with your…

No Images? Click here 27 April, 2017 Assistance for North Coast flood victims Recovery grants have been announced for NSW banana growers impacted by recent severe flooding and damaging winds caused by ex-tropical Cyclone Debbie. Amounts of up to $15,000 are available for primary producers in…