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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…

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 and the Oz Group pack house was conducted during the visit, giving directors the opportunity to hear growers’ issues and concerns, which included the Coffs…

The Department of Defence advised that they commenced a program of night shooting on their Tully lands to help control feral pigs in late March. The program will run until June and follows a series of discussions between Defence and the Australian Banana Growers’ Council. Feral pigs are…

The components of the Banana Industry Levy are currently as follows, and ABGC has requested the Australian Government to remove the 0.75c/kg Freckle levy from 1 July 2019. Levy Amount Purpose 0.75c/kg Emergency Plant Pest Response (EPPR): For repayment of the industry’s share of the cost of the national…

If you’ve got fruit that doesn’t quite hit the mark for your normal retail avenues, or are looking for a great way to give back to the wider community, consider directing your perfectly edible fruit to Foodbank Australia to help feed hungry Aussies. The Foodbank Hunger Report 2018 highlighted more than four million Australians…

The banana industry farewelled longtime industry advocate Vicky Kippin-O’Connor last month, remembering her for her dedication and commitment to bananas.  A fourth generation primary producer, Vicky was well-respected and well-known for going above and beyond during her time serving as a Director and President of the Australian Banana Growers’ Council from the…