Category: Magazine Articles

Curtis Lanham, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries A new trial examining plant-nitrogen use across banana production systems in the Wet Tropics recently commenced at South Johnstone research station and commercial farms. This three year trial will be conducted by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) across…

Excitement is building for next month’s Australian Banana Industry Congress, to be held at Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast from 22-24 May. An amazing line-up of speakers and entertainers have been locked in to a comprehensive, grower-focused program, bringing an exceptional range of expertise, insight and motivation. The dedicated…

Under the Microscope profiles the industry’s emerging and exotic diseases. Sometimes you just need the facts, fast. What is Banana Wilt Associated Phytoplasma? Banana Wilt Associated Phytoplasma or BWAP is a disease caused by very small bacteria which do not have a cell wall and cannot be grown on…

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…

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 two young guns showing how it’s done on their family’s Far…

Integrated management of yellow Sigatoka and other diseases in north Queensland (BA15003) By Dr Rosie Godwin, R&D Manager, Australian Banana Growers’ Council Yellow Sigatoka and leaf speckle, commonly referred to as “leaf spot”, are established and serious foliar diseases of bananas in the North Queensland (NQ) production area.…