Category: Media Releases

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…

The Australian banana industry is urging all lovers of the nutritious snack to get behind growers and show their support for National Banana Day tomorrow (May 1). Bananas remain Australia’s favourite fruit, with 95 per cent of households buying an average of 800g each week. Our…

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) is urging the Queensland Government to follow suit with the New South Wales Government and implement half-price hotel quarantine for seasonal workers in agriculture. This week, the NSW Government introduced a 50 per cent subsidy towards mandatory quarantine for workers…