Media Releases | Australian Banana Growers

TR4 surveillance restarts

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has announced that the surveillance program – delivered by ABGC Grower Support (Biosecurity) – has officially resumed today (7 April 2025) to continue protecting Australia’s banana industry from the devastating impacts of Panama disease tropical race 4 (TR4). This…

Growers and industry behind #1 fruit come together for Congress

Banana growers, researchers, and industry stakeholders from Australia and around the world will meet on the Gold Coast from 6-8 August to take part in the 16th Australian Banana Industry Congress. Even though three decades have passed since Congress began (the first event was also on…

ABGC recommences surveillance to safeguard Australia’s banana industry

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has today officially announced the recommencement of TR4 surveillance, delivered by ABGC Grower Support (Biosecurity), which will resume on 7 April, 2025, to continue safeguarding Australia’s banana industry from the devastating effects of Panama disease tropical race 4 (TR4).This vital industry-led program,…

Major coalition: Urgent mental health help needed in agriculture

A major coalition has sent a powerful message calling for immediate action to address the mental health crisis in agriculture. The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has joined thirty other rural and healthcare organisations to launch a joint statement to address the crisis disproportionally affecting…

Reliable roads essential for future of FNQ banana industry

The chair of the Australian Banana Growers’ Council has called for urgent action to improve infrastructure connecting Far North Queensland to the south. “Weather resilient road corridors are crucial not only for those of us who live and work in the Far North, but also…

Wangan growers recognised as Australian biosecurity champions

Shayne and Blaise Cini, of Karden Qld Pty Ltd (trading as Edari Bananas), have been named the 2024 Australian Farm Biosecurity Producers of the Year at the Australian Biosecurity Awards. The prestigious award, presented at Parliament House in Canberra, celebrates individuals and businesses that have…

Major milestone in the management of Panama TR4

Queensland’s ongoing management of Panama disease tropical race 4 (Panama TR4) will be led by the banana industry from 1 July 2023.Panama TR4 was first discovered in Queensland in the Tully Valley in 2015. Since then, it has been successfully contained to just eight properties…