Member Marketing Updates | Australian Banana Growers

Annual General Meeting 2026

The 2026 Australian Banana Growers’ Council AGM is coming up, details as follows:Location: Tully Civic Centre – 38-40 Bryant St, Tully Qld 4854Time & Date: 5.30pm (Queensland time) on Wednesday 11th November 2026.Please RSVP for your attendance here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/PNkSkGqRmM If not attending in person, members can…

Member Pulse Check Survey Update

As global events continue to influence the cost and availability of key farm inputs such as fuel, fertiliser and plastics, Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) is committed to ensuring our advocacy reflects the real challenges and opportunities facing growers. To support this, we are continuing our…

Working Holiday Maker changes & what they mean for banana growers

Changes to the Working Holiday Maker program announced in Canberra last week have significant implications for horticulture, but strong industry advocacy has already delivered some important progress for growers facing urgent workforce shortages. The Federal Government announced a suite of migration reforms on 17 September, including…

Freshcare changes reflect issues raised by banana growers

ABGC members have been telling ABGC for some time that audit and compliance demands for various productive standards and regulations are getting harder to manage, particularly the cost, paperwork, duplication and sometimes inconsistent expectations between auditors. ABGC took those concerns directly to Freshcare through its national…

Bananas take centre stage at Parliament House

Close to 100 politicians, political staffers and advisors met Australian banana growers at Parliament House, putting biosecurity, regional communities and the future of our industry directly in front of federal decision makers. Delivered by the Australian Banana Grower’s Council (ABGC), the event brought together representatives from…

Opal is Supporting Growers Through Strong Biosecurity Practices

ABGC staff recently visited Opal’s Innisfail depot to see its truck wash facility in action and learn more about the practical steps Opal is taking to support effective TR4 management. Opal is an affiliate member of ABGC, supporting the broader industry thanks to their contribution. Opal…

Meet our board director – Stephen Lowe

01. What is your role within the industry (e.g. grower, COO, banana category manager)? I am a banana grower based in the Tully Valley. 02. What is your background and how did you come to join the ABGC board? I originally graduated as an electrical engineer and worked with…