Media Releases | Australian Banana Growers

Tweed banana growers hear about new Bunchy Top project

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has begun a new project aimed at managing Bunchy Top, one of the most devastating viral diseases affecting bananas worldwide. ABGC’s CEO Jim Pekin appointed well-known banana-advocate David Peasley as Project Manager of the new National Banana Bunchy Top…

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Banana growers urge Queensland Government to reconsider regulation

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has warned the Queensland Government that proposed additional reef regulations for land already owned by growers could have devastating impacts for the $600m industry. The proposal would classify new horticultural development – on both current and future banana farms…

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Banana industry recognises best of the bunch

The Australian banana industry tonight recognised some of its brightest stars, with five people receiving an Award of Honour at the Banana Ball. The Awards of Honour, handed out as part of the biennial Banana Congress, are given to those who have made a significant…

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Banana Congress 2019 begins on the Coast

The people who produce the nation’s favourite golden fruit have descended – fittingly – on the Gold Coast for the Australian Banana Industry Congress 2019. The industry’s premier, biennial event is a unique chance for growers and stakeholders to gather under one roof and discuss…

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Congress count down on!

Banana growers from across Australia will descend on the Gold Coast in less than a month for the industry’s premier biennial event. The 2019 Australian Banana Industry Congress will take place at Royal Pines Resort, from May 22-24. The line-up includes world-class scientists, trade experts,…

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Future funding of TR4 management

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has welcomed today’s $12.1 million Queensland Government funding announcement to continue to fund the control and containment of Panama disease tropical race 4. The Queensland Government recently advised the ABGC that it would continue to fund the existing TR4…

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It’s what’s inside that counts!

Recent flooding across the north may affect the look of some banana stocks reaching supermarket shelves, however shoppers are being assured, the fruit inside still has the same great taste. Australian Banana Growers’ Council Chair Stephen Lowe said continuing wet weather in the coastal…