Category: Media Releases

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…