Category: Media Releases

NSW and Australian Government assistance is being offered to primary producers recovering from the devastating floods in northern NSW.Special Disaster Grants of up to $75,000 are now available to help affected primary producers get back operating as soon as possible.For more information on how to…

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…