Category: Growers’ e-Bulletin

[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…

[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…

[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);…

[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…

[abgc_ebulletin_header id=”2153″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”center”] [abgc_ebulletin_title title=”Growers vote in favour of ballot” tag_type=”h4″ show_hr=”true”] Australian banana growers have backed the proposed increase to their industry levy. The results of the national vote to increase the Plant Health Australia (PHA) levy have now…