Category: Magazine Articles

Unfavourable weather and growing conditions did not greatly affect the quality of entries in this year’s Tully Banana Exhibit, according to its seasoned judges. Entry numbers were down slightly on previous years, however long-time judge Dennis Lindsay said the same could not be said for…

The Banana Exhibit at the 2019 Coffs Harbour Show was once again a great success, thanks to those who gave up time to man the stalls and the many growers who entered fruit. The coveted Banana Cup was won by mother and son farming duo…

With Australian Bananas kicking off its latest marketing campaign this month, Hort Innovation reports on the marketing successes that closed the 2018/19 financial year. ABOVE THE LINE ACTIVITY Television TV plays a key role in driving mass awareness of campaign communications, ensuring key messages for…

It’s a case of out with the old, in with the new for the Australian Banana Growers’ Council Communications Project. While one project wrapped up at the end of June this year (BA15005), the ABCG successfully tendered for its successor (BA18001) and will continue to…

Dr Denise Manker, Director of Biologics with Bayer Crop Science, has been visiting growers in Australia. Banana growers will soon have access to another option when it comes to treating Yellow Sigatoka. Dr Denise Manker, Director of Biologics with Bayer Crop Science, visited Australia in…

Water quality results being presented to growers at a shed meeting. Tully and Johnstone growers have been working with the Wet Tropics Major Integrated Project (MIP) to sample their local waterways during the 2018-2019 wet season. Data collected from 30 sampling sites has been communicated…

Paul Vievers (pictured) and Peter Lahey have worked in the business together for years.Peter’s son Adam joined the business three years ago, marking the third generation of his family to do so. By Amy Spear Peter Lahey is ‘bananas’ for sailing, bike riding and, of…