Category: Magazine Articles

David Pike on the verandah of his home which is in the direct path of the Coffs bypass. David as a young boy with his dad on the farm. By Sonia Campbell The Coffs Highway bypass project might well be a fait accompli. But, talk to…

For 15 years banana growers in Coffs have faced an uncertain future over the proposed $1 billion Coffs Harbour bypass project, first mooted in 2004.  Today, they continue to fight tooth and nail, to ensure the best outcome is achieved for local farmers. By Sonia Campbell Coffs…

Stuart (left) and Angus on their family’s Tully banana farm. If you ever have any doubts about the future of the banana industry, sit down and have a chat to Gilbert brothers, Stuart and Angus. You will quickly learn the future is certainly bright, with these…

If you’re reading Australian Bananas magazine, chances are you celebrate the much-loved fruit on a daily basis. But on May 1, the rest of the country is getting on board for National Banana Day – an initiative of the team at Australian Bananas. It’s about supporting the industry and…

Queensland growers concerned about the movement of planting material between farms, increasing the risk of spreading TR4, are reminded that they can report this activity to Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23. Using clean planting material is critical to reducing the spread of Panama disease tropical race 4,…

Entries are now open for the banana exhibit at the 2019 Coffs Harbour Show (May 17-19.) There are a range of categories to enter across Cavendish, Lady Fingers and Ducasse, with thousands of dollars in prizes up for grabs. On top of this, it’s a great way…

Pictured (L-R) ABGC Directors Tom Day, Leon Collins, Stephen Lowe (chair), Paul Inderbitzin, Stephen Spear and Coffs grower Mick Gentle. ABGC directors and senior staff travelled to Coffs Harbour in late February to meet with local growers and hold their quarterly board meeting. A tour of three banana farms…