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Category: Media Releases

Media Releases News & Media
9 January 2017

Growers urged to be cyclone prepared

Banana growers are being urged to be extra cyclone prepared this summer. At this time of year, cyclones can cause massive damage. In addition to the usual pre-cyclone preparation, there is now the issue of Panama Tropical Race 4 (TR4) for northern banana farmers to…
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5 December 2016

Another reason we love Brownlow superstar Patrick Dangerfield

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) is pleased to hear that AFL superstar Patrick Dangerfield is a fan of bananas! He caught up with growers and ABGC while filming for an up-coming episode of IFISHTV in North Queensland last week. The 2016 Brownlow Medallist sported…
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1 December 2016

Changing of the guard

The peak national body for the Australian banana industry – the Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) – has appointed a new Executive Committee and two new Directors to its board. Former ABGC Deputy Chair Stephen Lowe has taken the reins as Chair after the position…
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22 November 2016

ABGC promotes use of tissue culture plant material

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has backed ongoing use of registered tissue culture nurseries as part of expected biosecurity obligation. ABGC Research and Development Manager, Dr Rosie Godwin said using clean banana planting material was a fundamental component of good biosecurity practice. “It’s really…
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8 November 2016

Celebrity guests to celebrate Banana Industry Congress 2017

Comedian Anh Do and acclaimed chef/restauranteur Peter Kuruvita will be among a host of special guests appearing at the Australian Banana Industry’s largest national conference in Sydney, 2017. The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has revealed preparations for the Australian Banana Industry Congress are gaining…
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31 October 2016

Tully banana farm plant destruction begins

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has today commenced destruction of banana plants on the Panama Tropical Race 4 infested property at Tully. ABGC Chairman Doug Phillips said that all banana plants on the 340-acre farm would be destroyed. “Banana weevil borers are also being…
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30 October 2016

ABGC backs Federal stance on backpacker tax

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has welcomed the revised Federal Government view on the backpacker tax. ABGC Chair Doug Phillips said the Coalition’s new compromised figure of a 15 per cent tax on backpacker earnings – down from an original 32.5 per cent rate…
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