Category: Media Releases

Queensland Government Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF)withAustralian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC)Media Release21 September 2021Scientific review informs industry of a way forward in the management of Panama TR4 An independently commissioned review into Panama disease tropical race 4 (Panama TR4) in Far North Queensland has…

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council has welcomed news that growers affected by Tropical Cyclone Niran in March can now access grants of up to $75,000.Earlier this month, the ABGC raised concerns about the delay in opening the application process after more than 100 banana farms…

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council has raised concerns over a delay in allowing cyclone-affected farmers access to grants of up to $75,000. The grants were announced by the Federal and State Governments on April 30 in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Niran. Two months on,…

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council is calling on the Australian Government to rethink an announcement made by Minister Alex Hawke last week that changed the rules for backpackers. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke changed the rules for those backpackers seeking to extend their Working Holiday Maker visa…

Banana Bunchy Top is the industry’s most devastating viral disease, found across the globe and capable of infecting all varieties of the much-loved fruit. The disease is also incredibly hard to detect.The National Bunchy Top Project, funded by Hort Innovation and run through the Australian…

The banana industry celebrated the incredible work of five of its best at a gala event in Cairns last night. Growers Dennis Howe and Franziska and Peter Inderbitzin, along with horticulturalist Jeff Daniells, received Awards of Honour at the Banana Ball, held at Cairns Convention Centre. Gavin…

More than 450 growers, researchers and industry stakeholders have arrived in Cairns for Banana Congress 2021. The industry’s premier biennial event is a celebration of all those who work to keep Australia’s favourite fruit on the table, providing inspiration, practical tips and an insight into the…