Category: Member Marketing Updates

Hort Innovation, the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture, is seeking applications for two Non-Executive Director vacancies on its Board for a four-year term.In line with the company’s constitution, two of the nine sitting Directors must retire at the end of their…

In a pointed exchange at the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee, Senator Susan McDonald pressed representatives from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) about the biosecurity risks associated with imports from the Philippines affecting Australia’s banana industry. While highlighting…

 ABGC’s advocacy priorities for the next five years are now being shaped, helping guide the organisation’s future focus across advocacy, member services, and key industry initiatives. This member-only survey will play an important role in informing those industry initiatives. Stay tuned for more on this! We’re also pleased to announce that…

The Cassowary Coast Regional Council is currently preparing its annual community event, Pasifika Celebration 2026, and banana growers are invited to sponsor the event.  Celebrate the vibrant cultures, traditions and communities of the Pacific Islands at this exciting family-friendly event. Pasifika Celebration 2026 will showcase live music, cultural performances,…

Join the Banana BMP Team at DPI South Johnstone this June for a practical nutrient management workshop with agronomist Charissa Rixon from Trap Services.  This free session will focus on real, on-farm nutrient management – clear, practical and easy to apply. Learn how to improve crop nutrition and soil health…

ABGC members have access to the Banana Market Report Breakdown, providing valuable insights into market trends, pricing movements and industry activity to help support informed business decisions.  These reports are designed to give members a clearer picture of what is happening across the central market and assist growers in planning ahead with confidence. We…

Accessing global talent: Employer seminars Between May and August this year, Migration Queensland will travel across regional Queensland to deliver a series of informative, targeted seminars for employers.  These sessions are designed to demystify skilled migration and showcase the talent pipelines available to businesses seeking to help address skills gaps in…