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Growers’ e-bulletin – 4 October, 2024

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has released its regulatory decision on chlorpyrifos, cancelling all uses (eg Strikeout 500 plus many other products) in bananas. What you need to know A 12 month phase out period will allow product users to use the product already in the…

Growers’ e-bulletin – 23 August, 2024

NEWS | UPDATESRoadshows incoming! Spotlight on Carnarvon Australian Bananas magazine R&D LATESTSpider mite season Chemical updates Spray gun bunch spray system ADVOCACYFreshcare Standards reviewEVENTS | GRANTS | OPPORTUNITIESABGC seeks Bunchy Top trainee Women’s Leadership Scholarships Reminder: Disaster Assistance Grant Extension The Australian Farmer READ FULL E-BULLETIN

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Banana roadshow coming to Carnarvon!

Carnarvon Banana Roadshow 2024 When: Thursday 8 August, 9am – 1.30pmWhere: Conference room at Gwoonwardu MiaGascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre |146 Robinson Street, Carnarvon The National Banana Development and Extension team invite you to the 2024 Banana Roadshow. The jam-packed event features latest research including:Managing nematodesSoil healthPanama TR4You’ll…

Growers’ e-bulletin – 19 June, 2024

Staff from St Clare’s School celebrate Read to Me day as part of Tully 100 celebrations. The perfect way to capture Tully’s unique environment with a nod to rain and bananas! (Image kindly shared with ABGC) NEWS | UPDATESVIDEO: TR4 Program updateFeral pig results in Tully Palm…

Growers’ e-bulletin – chlorpyrifos update

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has just informed the industry of the extension of PER14240V5 for Chlorpyrifos / Bananas / Sugarcane bud moth, Banana scab moth, Banana rust thrips, Caterpillars, Mealy bugs. See below: The permit can be viewed here: VIEW THE PERMIT Please be advised that this permit…

Growers’ e-bulletin – 24 May, 2024

NEWS | UPDATESABGC Board MeetingTr4 Program update, Code of Practice consultation & CCRC meetingChemical update – chlorpyrifos and sulfur dustDisaster assistance updatePalm scheme reminderBanana rep in Ag Leadership programFallow management callout#ABGCatWorkR&D LATESTPodcast: Banana plan to tackle wasteData analytics to help your businessVirtual tour: field trials…

Growers e-bulletin – 9 May, 2024

NEWS | UPDATESTR4 Program updateChemical updatePALM scheme reminder#ABGCatWork R&D LATESTData analytics to help your businessTackling crown end rot Yellow Sigatoka resourcesBanana Food Waste Action PlanADVOCACYABGC’s recent actionEVENTS | GRANTS | OPPORTUNITIESNSW grower field day @ Tropical Fruit WorldNuffield Australia Scholarships Have your say on on-farm electrical issuesFood safety…